RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES
We’ll be sharing regular updates on the Irrigation Replacement Project, including both video and written communications, in this section below. These updates will be sent directly to your email and will also be available here, so you can easily reference them at any time. Stay tuned for the latest news and progress!
Irrigation Project Update: April 23rd, 2025
Driving Range & Hole #12
The Irrigation Replacement Project is off to a great start! Work began on April 14th as planned, starting with the driving range to align with the Trackman Range installation — helping minimize disruption and keeping the range open once complete.
In summary:
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Driving Range: 90% complete. Some frozen ground in the southwest corner delayed final work, but HNT Services will return within two weeks to finish, allowing irrigation to begin. The driving range is still closed until further notice.
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Hole #12: Work started April 22nd. Pipe installation and sprinkler head digging are underway and will continue, weather permitting. Hole #12 will remain closed until further notice.
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Member Access: After finishing hole #11, members MUST CROSS THROUGH HOLE #12 to reach #13. Traffic control will be in place — please follow all safety signage and DO NOT walk or drive along Varsity Estates Drive.
For a full update and to see some drone footage from Lance Morris, Golf Course Superintendent, click the link below. Thank you for your patience and support as we move forward with this exciting Project!

April 14, 2025Irrigation Project Update: Construction Kick Off Video & Member Communications
We’re excited to share that construction officially kicked off on April 14th, beginning with work on the driving range. In a new video, Course Superintendent Lance Morris provides an overview of the irrigation project, offering insight into what’s happening now and what to expect in the coming weeks.
To ensure members stay well-informed throughout the renovation, we’ll be sharing updates across several channels. You can follow along with daily posts on the website, weekly updates via email, on-course signage, standalone email notices, and more.
Click the link below to watch Lance’s video and see how you can stay connected during this important project.

April 2nd, 2025Irrigation Project Update: Construction Schedule and Timeline Update
Below is the projected construction schedule, outlining hole closures and anticipated timelines. Please note that while we have a carefully planned schedule, the timeline remains fluid due to unpredictable factors such as weather, ground conditions, and contractor scheduling. These variables can impact progress, and we appreciate your understanding as we adapt to ensure the project is completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

March 26th, 2025Irrigation Project Update: Projected Timeline of March 14th
The original start date for the Irrigation Project was projected for Monday, March 31st. However, due to the current frost line in the ground, overnight low temperatures, and the upcoming weather forecast, we are projecting a tentative start date of Monday, April 14th, weather permitting.

February 27th, 2025FAQ's Now Available
Access our FAQs about the Irrigation Replacement Project by clicking the button below or scrolling to the FAQ section.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ'S)
Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. For a complete list, please refer to the full FAQ section at the bottom of this section.
Construction will begin in April 2025 and be completed by the end of the season. Among all proposals, this approach provided the lowest project cost, minimized scheduling and execution risks, and reduced the impact on member play.
The work will be performed under a fixed-price contract, meaning HNT is responsible for delivering the project at the agreed-upon cost, which aligns with the Club’s shareholder-approved budget. Additionally, as HNT’s sole major project in 2025, Silver Springs will receive their full attention and resources to ensure efficient and timely completion.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Please submit your questions to our Management Team using the form below and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you!
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project History and Shareholder Vote
The Irrigation Replacement Project represents a significant investment to ensure Silver Springs continues to offer exceptional golf course conditions and memorable experiences for our members for years to come.
With overwhelming support from over 90% of shareholders, this project has been carefully planned and vetted by the Board of Directors, Committees, and Management Team, who have invested significant time, effort, and ongoing due diligence for the Project.
Contractor Selection Process
As a result of this process, Silver Springs is pleased to announce the award of the Project construction contract to Calgary-based HNT Services Ltd.
HNT Services and our Irrigation Consultant, Frank Russell, successfully completed a similar project at the Grande Prairie Golf and Country Club on schedule and within budget in 2024, where 18 holes remained open to member play during construction.
Silver Springs has an established relationship with HNT, who successfully completed our Pumphouse Project in 2022. The company has a mandate to only take on a single major project in a season, which will be our Project in 2025. HNT’s Site Superintendent will be Joel Thur, former Assistant Superintendent at Silver Springs. Their team’s knowledge of our golf course, relationship with team members, combined with their reputation for delivering successful projects, will be instrumental in ensuring a successful outcome.
Project Construction, Timing, and Impact to Member Play
Irrigation replacement will start in April of 2025 and the Project is targeted for completion at the end of this season. Among all the proposals, this option provided the lowest project cost, minimized schedule and project execution risks, and reduced impact on member play during construction.
The construction plan has been designed to prioritize member play by closing only one hole at a time, ensuring that 18 holes remain open throughout the construction process by utilizing the short game area as a temporary additional hole.
As the Club works with HNT Services on a more detailed project execution plan, we will be able to assess what specific impacts that the Project will have on member play, events and tournaments. This will include protocols for advising members daily on the status of construction and what hole is out of play.
Funding Sources
The funding is based on structuring, financing, and reporting the Irrigation Replacement Project as a standalone project. The cost breakdown consists of 50% financed by bank debt, and 50% from club equity. The funding model for the Project consists of three (3) financing sources:
1. Shareholder Assessment: Each Shareholder pays a $1,500 assessment, $500 per year over 3 years.
2. Facility Improvement Fee: Provides ~ $400,000 per year in capital reserve. Would continue as $50/month per shareholder, and proportionate amounts to remaining members.
3. Bank Debt: Proposed interested rate is 7% with a 15-yer term. Recommend two years of available debt servicing surplus over the first four years of the Project.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

February 21st, 2025Email Update: Contractor Announcement
Includes an update on the selection of HNT Services Ltd. as the Project's chose Contractor, confirmed Project timelines, impact to member play, and more.
