120 million dollar 2 year refurbishment project in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington.
The system had to be designed to allow for Wellington’s potential for earthquakes.
To do this the system needed to cater for seismic movement in any directional plan between buildings. Predominately lawn and landscaped areas, including the internal parliamentary conservatory.
Key Products Used
R-50 and T Bird Rotors
1800 Series Pop-Up Sprays
PEB Solenoid Valves
ISC Series controllers
Contractor
Wellington Irrigation
Consultant
Lincoln Scott Consultants
Subiaco Redevelopment (WA)
Project Facts
Intricate Streetscape/Landscape areas, including road verges, inner city parks and picture landscapes. The area required a diverse range of irrigation sprinklers and nozzles. The 1800 series sprays were chosen for their reliability and wide range of MPR nozzles. Rain Bird rotors were
chosen for their Rain Curtain™
Technology and flexible range of nozzle performance.
Key Products Used
1800 Series Pop-Up Sprays
Falcon 6504 and 5004 Series Rotors
PGA Solenoid Valves with PRS Modules
ESP Satellite Controllers
Maxicom 2 Central Control
Contractor
N/A
Consultant
CADsult Irrigation Consultants
Olympic Equestrian Centre (NSW)
Project Facts
This center was built for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Consisting of a very large turf area
requiring a robust and durable rotor.
Low quality water was also a problem.
The Rain Bird Falcon 6504 was chosen to meet the very stringent standards required.
