Site Reports: Cemeteries

Enfield Memorial Cemetery

Enfield Memorial Cemetery (SA)

Project Facts

Botanic like gardens are a key feature here and required a flexible programming system. This was done using the latest high tech sensing equipment with the Maxicom 2 control system (via radio controlled ESP satellites). Automated system programming using ET (via electronic Rain Can and ET Gauge). System monitoring is carried out using electronic flow sensors.

Key Products Used

Maxicom 2 Central Control

ESP Satellite Controllers

Electronic ET Gauge

Wind Sensor

Flow Sensor

Rain Can

Contractor

Lommans Irrigation

Design

Lommans Irrigation

Fawkner Cemetery (Vic)

Project Facts

Large Melbourne Cemetery with expansive gardens requiring radio control to reach ESP satellite controllers. Maxicom control system manages all operations including the on site weather station. Rain Bird 5004 & 3504 series rotors chosen to irrigate a vast range of landscaped areas.

Key Products Used

• Maxicom 2 Central Control
• ESP Satellite Controllers
• Weather Station
• 5004 & 3504 Series Rotors

Contractors

• Planned Irrigation (including Maxicom 2 & ESP Satellites)
• Yallambie Sprinklers

Design

• Fawkner Cemetery In-house design

Necropolis (Vic)

Project Facts

One of the largest cemeteries in the world covering over 200 hectares. Magnificent botanical gardens requiring powerful control system. Over 40 satellites required to control this expansive area. Very flexible programming was required to irrigate the vast variety of landscaped areas.

Key Products Used

• Maxicom 2 Control System
• ESP & Par Satellites
• Electronic Rain Cans
• 7005 Rotors

Contractors

• Rainlink Irrigation
• Artesian Irrigation
• Sportsgrass

Consultant

• Tenbuuren Irrigation Consultants