Ponk Golf Course Repairs

DCR has funding for design and permitting of repairs and modifications to the Ponkapoag Golf Course which will fill in and raise a number of fairways that are currently underwater for extended portions of each year. The course holes that are the focus of the project are part of the original historic design by Donald Ross and serve as a conduit to nine other holes that are located upland. The project will also include design and permitting to improve drainage throughout the golf course. The Canton Conservation Commission has approved the project. Some individuals have indicated that they will appeal the Con Com’s decision.

Here’s a description of the project from the DCR’s Request for proposal:

The overall Project will include the phased repairing, upgrading, replacing or providing drainage for approximately 20 of the 36 golf holes on both Ponkapoag golf courses but focusing firstly on Course #1. The work includes the survey, analysis, evaluation, design, plans, preparing specifications, completion of the SFEIR for the golf course related work, permitting of the cleaning, repair or replacement of existing drainage, ditches and culverts as well as provision of all necessary drainage facilities. The drainage analysis must ensure that on- and off-site wetlands are not impacted by changes in stormwater runoff patterns. Drainage maintenance activities include the removal of accumulated silts and organic debris from existing drainage channels and culverts. Drainage may consist of, but is not limited to, raising or filling portions of fairways subject to flooding and installation of underdrains and other drainage facilities.