More than $5.5 million will be invested in renovating the irrigation system at the County’s Los Amigos Golf Course in the City of Downey, Supervisor Don Knabe, Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, announced today.
The existing irrigation system at Los Amigos is more than 35 years old and has exhausted its useful life. The project consists of replacing the outdated irrigation system with a new fully-automated reclaimed water system. In addition, the golf course’s two lakes, which currently require frequent refilling, will also be renovated, so they can be used as reservoirs for the new reclaimed water irrigation system.
The project supports the Board of Supervisor’s Sustainable Design Program by providing a reclaimed water irrigation system that will eliminate the use of potable water. Additionally, the project will use Smart Water Controller Technology to irrigate the course to maintain proper conditions while minimizing overwatering.
The total project budget is $5,516,000, which will be funded with $2,471,000 in
Los Amigos Golf Course Capital Improvement Funds, $2,595,000 in net County cost consisting of $1,125,000 in Fourth Supervisorial District Capital Project funds, $1,470,000 in prior year net County cost, and $450,000 in grant funding from the Central Basin Metropolitan Water District.
"Los Amigos is a wonderful asset to affordable public golf in our region, said Supervisor Knabe. "This new irrigation system will not only help update and maintain the stunning grounds for golfers, but it will also increase the longevity of our local water supply."
Los Amigos Golf Course will remain open during construction as there is no anticipated impact on play or anticipated closure of any part of the golf course.