TGT Issue 36 2014

Turf Grass TimesIssue No. 36 January 2014 Sports Turf Association (WA) Newsletter WA Turf Industries Awards 2013 Wrap up of the turf graduation night STA (WA) Social Day at the Cricket A jolly good day out Water Recycling for Industry James Tay’s 4th part on the recycling journey STA SA Sportsfield and Wicket Seminar Tim Wurst wraps their 2013 seminar at Adelaide Oval Effectively adapting to change in the workplace Helpful tips with managing and successfully making changes Reforming WA’s Water Resource Management WA Turf Industry comments on DoW position paper Transform your soils for natural stronger growth. Conserve water Talk to C-Wise and find out how to Retain nutrients improve your soil and make your Suppress disease turf perform better all year round. Sustained healthwww.cwise.com.au Call 9581 9582 or visit out Website.

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Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 1 Contents SPORTS TURF ASSOCIATION (WA) Incorporated 3. WA Turf Industries Awards 2013 PO Box 8492 | Perth B.C. | WA 6849 4. Bookshop 5. STA(WA) Social Day 2013 Colleagues, 6. UWA Turf Research update Happy New Year and welcome to this first edition of the Turf Grass Times 8. Water Recycling for Industry newsletter for 2014. I hope everyone like me enjoyed the fantastic mild weather 9. Groundwater Replenishment we experienced in Perth over the Christmas break. If only it stayed like that 11. Industry News throughout the whole summer, the irrigation demands combating evaporation 12. Be wise with C-Wise loss are so much more manageable when the temp stays below 33°C. 16. Rainsworth House Inside this issue you will hopefully find some interesting articles such as 17. Adapting to Change when on a rainy day last October I had the pleasure to catch up with Cameron 20. Chris K @ Hale School Donaldson at ‘Rainsworth’ in West Swan. Cameron’s current situation is not that 21. Luke Cooney’s story unusual or different from that faced by many of us during our career, but it does 28. STA SA Sports field Seminar help highlight the significance that what we do is often not “just-a-job” and how 30. WA Turf ’s response to DoW’s major change at work effects our lives. There was a busy week for the STA(WA) during the last week of November “Reforming Water Resource Management” when the annual WA Turf Industry Awards night was held at the Tompkins Park Function Centre on the Tuesday night, shortly followed by the ‘proper’ end 32. STA (WA) Member Profile of year STA(WA) Social day at the cricket watching the first day of play for the 33. STA Event Calendar 2014 Bupa Sheffield Shield at the WACA on the Friday. Full wrap up summaries of the two events are inside. TGT Production Eva and I first met Luke Cooney at the WA Turf Industries Award when heSenior Editor /Design & Production: Tony Guy - STA (WA) won the prestigious C.H. Bailey and Son Perpetual Shield for best sportsturfMob: 0417 977 734 Email: [email protected] student. Eva subsequently visited Luke and his young boss Chris Kercheval atCommunications & Photography: Eva Ricci - WA Turf IDO Hale School for a chat and was not surprised to come away doubly impressed byMob: 0422 120 990 Email: [email protected] a pair of young Victorians now calling Perth home. Please read the fourth part of James Tay’s summary of the WA Water Corporation’s water recycling story as well as an insight into part of our current dialogue with the Department of Water. I am happy to add that further to that response, Eva has helped arrange more meetings with the DoW, ensuring the Turf Industry voice is fairly heard within future discussions about water priorities and allocation amounts. Finally you will also notice that I have dropped the seasonal reference for the TGT editions. It may be a small matter but it helps free up the demand to fit publication time lines with the quarterly seasons. So please read on and enjoy the thirty sixth edition of the Turf Grass Times since its beginnings as a humble four page publication in the autumn of 2001. Tony Guy - STA(WA) President Disclaimer The “Turf Grass Times” is produced wholly inhouse by volunteer contributors for members of theThis newsletter is provided for information Sports Turf Association (WA) Inc. The STA(WA) is a not-for-profit organisation representing anypurposes only. The reader assumes entire person with an interest in turf grass and the Sports Turf Industry in Western Australia.risk as to the accuracy and for the use of anyinformation contained within. Readers are The “Turf Grass Times” is also distributed amongst members of the Turf Growers Association of WAadvised that the Turf Grass Times takes no as part of the WA Turf IDO project TU 11015.responsibility whatsoever for the accuracy, T Aor otherwise of any advertisements, Turf Growers Associationdescriptions, photographs, appearing in this of Western Australia Inc.issue or any time in the future. The “Turf Grass Times” has been partly funded Printed by: INKPOT Printing & Design by HAL Ltd. and the Federal Government 1/31 Shields Crescent, Booragoon WA 6154 through its association with the WA Turf IDO Phone 9330 6760 project TU 11015. Fax 9330 6765 Email [email protected] Front cover image: View of Perth City from Tompkins Park - WA Turf Industry Awards - 26/11/13 Rear cover image: STA (WA) Social Day - Western Warriors vs Qld Bulls - Bupa Sheffield Shield - 29/11/13 Photos courtesy of Hugh Gardner. Turf Grass Times

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Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 3 WA Turf Industry AwardsWA Turf Industry Awards2013On the evening of Tuesday 26th November the STA(WA), GCSAWA Bill Killmurray with partner , Dave Harrison & Joe Cottone and WABGA were once again supported by many WA Turf Industry businesses to celebrate this year’s class of graduatingturf students. The event was held at the magnificent “Tompkins on Swan”function centre, standing proud surrounded by playing fields alongside the river in Alfred Cove. It needs to be said from the outset that it could not have been possible without the continued support and pastoral care from all the lecturers and admin at the Challenger Institute of Technology in Murdoch. Thank you to Jeff Austen, Rob Williams and John Forrest. Although it was a smaller affair in comparison to past years, the night was a comfortableStephen Jones presenting the success with plentiful food, ample drinkBayer Shield to Chris Varty and obviously impeccable company. It was especially fantastic to welcome JimClements and Kim Bailey to join us for our 31st awards night. Both menwere at the starting blocks of their respected careers in 1982, when Kimpresented the very first CH Bailey and Sons Perpetual Shield to a muchyounger Mr James Clements.After each student received their graduation / completion Rob Williams, Jeff Austen, Dave and Liz Parkercertificate, the audience applauded the following four youngmen as worthy recipients for the select awards.The “Bayer Award” for Best Student in Certificate ofTrade Studies in Turf Management, sponsored by Bayer CropScience was presented by Mr Stephen Jones of Nuturf to Chris Varty from Gosnells Golf Club. The “Lecturers Choice Luke Cooney Award” sponsored by Lawn Doctor was presented by Mr Dave Parker of Lawn Doctor to Bryce Stephen Jones, Barry Ewen & Jerrod (Kiwi) Hall Pickersgill of the Royal Perth Golf Club. The “Murray James Memorial Trophy” for the Best Bowling GreenkeepingJoe Cottone presenting the Murray James Apprentice was presented by Mr Memorial Trophy to Andrew Garlick Joe Cottone of Nuturf to Andrew Garlick of Morley / Noranda Recreation Club. The “C.H Bailey & Sons Perpetual Shield” Eric & Mike Dennis, Bryce Pickersgill & friends for Best WA Sports Turf Graduate was presented by Mr Kim Bailey of Baileys Fertilisers to Luke Cooney of the University of Western Australia. Each award winner received an engraved mug to keep, commemorating their achievement and 12 months custody of their awarded shield or trophy. Tony GuyAndrew Garlick, Chris Varty, Bryce Pickersgill & Luke Cooney Turf Grass Times

Page 4 BookshopWhile Beard’s two seminal texts Turfgrass Science and Within the sections diseases are presented alphabetically with Culture and Turf Management for Golf Courses each entry containing a brief description of the disease followed top the annual best-seller lists, this book can also by subheadings which relate specifically to symptoms, causalbe considered as one of turf ’s top texts. agents, disease cycle, epidemiology and methods of control.Now in its third incarnation, Compendium of Turfgrass Where possible the authors have ensured that photos of eachDiseases by respected US-based turf scientists Richard W. disease are included and this edition contains a wealth of colourSmiley, Peter H. Dernoeden and Bruce B. Clarke intends to images to aid in diagnosis. In fact, this edition contains 35 perprovide a general and practical reference for all those involved cent more illustrations than the previous edition.in the culture of fine turf. The AGCSA currently has a number of copies and can shipDevoted entirely to the diagnosis and control of about 80 immediately. AGCSA members can pick up a copy for just $109diseases affecting grasses maintained for fine turfs on residential (nonmembers $140). To order email the AGCSA or call (03)and commercial lawns, sod farms, golf courses, sports fields, 9548 8600.bowling greens, cemeteries and other areas, it is designed to beof use to those just starting out in the industry as well as thosewho have been in the industry long enough to have probablyseen most of the entries contained within the book.Since the first edition was published back in 1983, 40,000copies of Compendium of Turfgrass Diseases have found theirway into many turf management facilities across the globeand as the authors proudly claim in the opening pages, theircreation has been distributed to countries on all continents –with the exception of Antarctica!The third edition was published in 2005 (a second printingof the third edition was conducted in 2007) and the authorshave made some serious revision of the contents containedin the second edition which was released back in 1992. Eachsection has undergone extensive amendment with the authorsbenefiting from more than 40 turf industry scientists who haveexamined the existing material and recommended changes.Each section was reviewed by three authors and around halfof the sections were sent off to specialists who reviewed and insome cases provided complete revisions.The book is presented in six parts – noninfectious diseases;infectious diseases caused by fungi; diseases and disorderscaused by other pathogens and biotic agents; ecology andtaxonomy of pathogenic fungi; disease control strategy anddisease diagnosis. There is also an extensive glossary and index. “ promoting awareness of the environmental benefits of turf. ” Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 5Social Day at the Cricket.It was a busy week at the end of November 2013, Grosvenor Hotel, we enjoyed our afternoon back at the when only a few days after the WA Turf WACA for what days play remained before stumps. Industries Awards night we were again facingeach other through a mix of beer glasses and bad We then toddled off alongjokes at our ‘official’ STA (WA) Social Day, end of year the roads to meet up withassociation party. This year we started the day at the WACA more colleagues at the localground to watch the WA Warriors take on the Queensland Perth & Tattersalls Lawn BowlsBulls for the first day of the Bupa Sheffield Shield cricket match. Club for more drinks and evenUnfortunately due to a an especially persistent drizzle of rain worse jokes.we didn’t actually see a ball bowled until almost 2pm. Beingnatural devotees of having a good time we didn’t let that dampen A special unexpected highlight forour spirits (pun intended) and after a beautiful lunch at the a few of our younger generation on the night was a chance meeting with Matthew Bellamy, the lead singer of the UK band MUSE, who was relaxing with a private bowl on one of the clubs rinks. All up a great day and a fantastic way to finish off the year. Matthew Bellamy with STA I vaguely remember some of us deciding (WA) member Luke York. from then on to forgo any attempt at weather forecasting or was it folk dancing. I’m not sure either will do but one thing I do remember was that everyone in attendance agreed that too many members were missed from the evening and that next year we were ‘coming to get you’ for what is a very, very enjoyable way to end the year. Regards Tony Guy STA (WA) President. Turf Grass Times

Page 6 UWA Turf Industries Research Steering Committee UpdateWater Allocation Project: Update the efficacy of a range of soil amendments to decrease turfgrassThis project is comparing the effectiveness of three water irrigation requirements.allocations (5000, 6250 or 7500 kL ha-1 per year) to maintainturfgrass growth and quality. Each water allocation is distributed Darren Kirkwood, Adrian Pitsikasduring the irrigation season using different approaches. and members of the TGAWA and STA(WA) are thanked for assisting with the application of soil Professor Pieter Poot planting the buffalo turf on the research plotsWater Allocation Plots : July 2013 Irrigating the newly planted soil amendment plotsThe second irrigation season commenced in September 2013,and we have further refined our scheduling based on last year’sresults. In 2013/14 each water allocation is being distributedduring the irrigation season using one of three methods:• Schedule 1: A budget approach based on long-term evaporation amendments, and for supplying and laying the turfgrass. data. 2014 UWA Turf Research Open Day• Schedule 2: Schedule 1 refined using moisture probe readings.• Schedule 3: Schedule 1 refined using ET measurements from an An informal Open Day at the UWA Turf Research Facility will be held on Wednesday 19th February 2014. The Open Day will on-site weather station. provide an opportunity for you and your staff to assess howThe use of the soil moisture probe with the “Budget” scheduling turfgrass plots are fairing over summer under the various soilhas already lowered water applications thanks to a wet spring. amendment and irrigation regimes. Further details of the eventFurther details of our water consumption during summer will will be sent via email in the New Year.be presented in the next newsletter. Sting Nematode Project Proposal UpdateSoil Amendment Project: Update A research project proposal to improve our understandingWelcome to Gauzul Azam! Gaus has commenced as the of the ecology of Sting Nematode was recently submittedResearch Officer for HAL Project TU13000 “Application of soil to Horticulture Australia. The proposal was prepared in consultation with the UWA Turf Industries Research Steering amendments to maintain turf Committee. quality on sandy soils under In mid December Linda Maccarone received an email from reduced irrigation”, or the HAL regarding the funding proposal. Unfortunately HAL “Soil Amendment Project” is not willing to fully fund the proposal and requested some for short. With the start of additional work be done. Given the outcome, Linda has decided this project, there will now be not to proceed and instead has accepted a position elsewhere. two studies for you to view at Thanks again to all of you that invested your time and energy our Open Day in 2014. assisting with the proposal development. The turfgrass plots have Assoc Professor Louise Barton now been established at theIncorporating all the various UWA Turf Research Facility soil amendments for this new project. Various soilamendments (organic, inorganic, blends) were incorporatedin the soil on the 15th October, with the turfgrass plantedone week later (22nd October). This study is investigating If you would like further information about the UWA Turf Research Program, please contact :A/Prof Louise Barton ([email protected]; 6488 2543) or A/Prof Pieter Poot ([email protected]; 6488 2491). Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 7 Soil Amendment Project“Application of soil amendments to maintain turf quality on sandy soils under reduced irrigation”Treatment  Allocations:  8  blocks(1  rep  for  each  of  10  treatments  in  each  block) 1.  Kaolinite  +  Compost 2.  Kaolinite 3.  Zeolite  +  Compost 4.  Zeolite 5.  Bentonite  +  Compost 6.  Bentonite 7.  Spongelite  +  Compost 8.  Spongelite 9.  Compost 10.  Control 11.  ReadyGrit  +  Compost 12.  ReadyGrit   Irrigation  treatments: 3x  per  week 2x  per  week Turf Grass Times

Page 8Water Recycling for Industry Kwinana Water Recycling PlantWater Corporation is committed to increasing the Historically, industries in the KIA obtained water from amount of water recycled in Western Australia. groundwater sources. By the late 1990s, these resources were This is a key element of its 50 year plan, Water fully allocated, meaning additional supplies were required toForever, to help achieve climate resilience while maintaining a underpin industrial expansion in the area.sustainable water supply for customers. In 1998, Water Corporation investigated demand for industrialThe Corporation has committed to increase recycling to 30 water at varying levels of quality. A range of supply options wereper cent of wastewater by 2030, and it is on track to achieve identified and analysed, with recycling wastewater emergingthis target. Over the past 10 years, the volume of recycled as the preferred option. Strong industry demand for recycledwastewater increased by over 70 per cent across the state. water was essential for establishing a recycling project of thisEach year a significant volume of recycled water is supplied magnitude.to commercial and industrial customers. Using recycled water By 2004, the Water Corporation had the Kwinana Waterfor industrial processes is an effective way of reducing the Recycling Plant up and running, which provides wastewaterdemand for scheme water supplies. In 2012/13 34 per cent of treated to fit-for-purpose standards to industrial customers.all recycled water produced by the Corporation was supplied tocommercial and industrial customers.Kwinana Industrial AreaThe Kwinana Industrial Area (KIA) is located 30 kilometressouth of Perth and is home to a number of heavy industriesthat are substantial water users. The KIA is Western Australia’sprimary area of industrial development, consisting of a highlydiverse range of industries. These include smaller serviceindustries, such as fabrication and construction facilities,through to very large heavy process industries, such as alumina,nickel and oil refineries. Kwinana Industrial Area Kwinana Water Recycling Plant The site for the plant was chosen due to its strategic location - being close to both the pipeline that supplies wastewater to the plant and its proximity to the end users in the KIA. How does it work? The Kwinana Water Recycling Plant is the Water Corporation’s largest industrial water recycling plant. The plant takes secondary-treated wastewater from the Woodman Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and treats this to a standard that is fit-for-purpose for the use of industrial customers. Recycled water is then supplied to industrial customers in Kwinana through a dedicated pipe network. Each day the plant can produce about 17 million litres of high quality recycled water to several large industrial customers within the KIA including BP, Perth Power Partnership, CSBP and Tronox. These customers pay a volumetric price for the recycled water. Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 9 AchievementsIn 2012/13 recycled water supplied by the Kwinana WaterRecycling Plant reduced drinking water use in the KIA by4.6 billion litres. That’s the equivalent to 2,044 Olympic sizedswimming pools of drinking water saved.As part of the project, industrial customers divert their Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Planteffluent discharge from Cockburn Sound to the Water Stages two and three will be built to meet our populationCorporation’s Sepia Depression Ocean Outlet Landline. This growth and water supply demands. Stage Two is planned tooutlet disposes of wastewater to the better flushed marine begin recharging in June 2018 and will produce 14 billion litresenvironment four kilometres offshore in 20 metre deep ocean of recycled water. Stage Three is planned to begin recharging inwater. The Water Corporation received an Australian Water June 2022 and will lift overall production to 28 billion litres ofAssociation Environment Award in 2005 in recognition of recycled water.the environmental benefits provided by the Kwinana WaterRecycling Plant. These stages will all be built in Craigie, sourcing treated wastewater from the Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant.Looking ahead “During the three-year trial of groundwaterThe Kwinana Water Recycling Plant can be expanded by a replenishment more than 2.5 billion litres offurther 10 million litres per day, or 3.6 billion litres per year, recycled water was recharged and more than 70,000should there be demand for the recycled water. Environmental water quality results were obtained, all which metapprovals are already in place for this potential expansion, stringent health and environmental guidelines,” which would bring the plant to its maximum capacity at thecurrent site. Water Corporation General Manager Acquisition GroupFor more information, visit watercorporation.com.au or email Mark Leathersich said.Water Corporation Climate Resilience Strategy and PolicyManager, James Tay, at [email protected] Water Recycling Technology Securing Many other countries around the world have been using ➢ advanced water treatment for water recycling for a numberWPerth’s Future Drinking Water of years. Singapore has been using recycled water to top up cont’d estern Australian’s Water Minister, Terry Redman, drinking water supplies since 1998. Using recycled water next announced on 1 August 2013 that groundwater to replenish groundwater reserves has been practised page replenishment would be Perth’s next climate in Orange County in the US as far back as the 1970s andindependent water source. has provided a reliable and safe solution to their water supplyThis followed the completion of a successful three-year problems.Groundwater Replenishment Trial in Craigie which ended in While the technology at the Perth groundwater replenishmentDecember 2012 and demonstrated the technology could be scheme will be very similar to that used in Orange County,used in Perth. California, and Singapore’s plants, the scheme will be based on the proven trial plant, which is technology that has been tested and refined under local conditions.Groundwater replenishment is the process where secondarytreated wastewater undergoes advanced treatment, whichincludes ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis and ultravioletdisinfection, to produce recycled water which meets Australianguidelines for drinking water prior to being recharged to anaquifer for later use as a drinking water source.Groundwater replenishment will be rolled out in stages to meetPerth’s water needs. The first stage, planned for completion inJune 2016, will cost $116 million and will produce 7 billionlitres of recycled water. Construction is anticipated to beginin 2014. Before construction can begin there will be a formalenvironmental and health approvals process. Turf Grass Times Beenyup’s Advanced Water Recycling Plant

Page 10The wastewater undergoes secondary treatment at the adjacent ultrafiltration filters out suspended materials, then reverseBeenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant. This secondary treated osmosis removes any remaining dissolved materials. Finally,wastewater then enters the advanced treatment process. First ultraviolet light is used to destroy any trace levels of micro- organisms that may remain. The water, which is now drinking quality, is then recharged into the aquifer. The water will remain in the aquifer for decades before it is drawn out at another location, treated at a water treatment plant and added to the water supply scheme. During the trial recycled water was recharged into the confined Leederville aquifer at depths between 120 to 200 metres. As changes in the groundwater were measured, it took around 18 months to travel 200 metres north, so it is estimated that the recycled water could take up to 30 years to travel from the recharge location to the extraction location. Construction of stage one is anticipated for mid-2014 to be completed in June 2016, before which there will be a formal environmental and health approvals process. For more information Email: [email protected] watercorporation.com.au/gwrIndustry leaders in the manufacture, supply and apply of quality endorsed turf products,Baileys have the experience and laboratory expertise to advise the best course ofaction in all situations. Talk to qualified Fertcare consultants about our premium product range or custom soil nutrient programs and solutions. We can help you achieve optimal results and employ responsible environmental practices.(08) 9439 1688 I [email protected] I www.baileysfertiliser.com.au Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 11 INDUSTRY NEWSWA Minister for Water / Forestry FREE Hon. Mia Davies MLA STA (WA) / TGA WA 2014 Wall PlannerMia Davies was first elected to the State Parliament in Thanks to the efforts of Eva Ricci (WA Turf 2008 as the Member for the Agricultural Region. In IDO) and the WA Turf Industry business 2013 she made the transition from the Legislative community, we are able to provide these A2Council to the Legislative Assembly, successfully contesting the (500x700mm) wall planners totally free to all Sportselectorate of Central Wheatbelt for The Nationals WA. Turf Association (WA) and Turf Growers AssociationSince entering Parliament, Mia has taken a keen interest in of WA members providing at a glance on your officeregional health and education and has served as Deputy Chair wall all the associations information dates & eventsof the Rural and Remote Education Advisory Committee and for the year ahead.as a member of the Southern Inland Health Initiative. Sheserved on the Legislative Council’s Legislation Committee Happy New Year(2009-2012) and was elected to the position of Deputy Leaderof Parliamentary National Party in Dec 2013, the first woman toserve in the role in the 100 year history of the Party.Mia graduated from Murdoch University with a degree inMarketing and the media. Following this she lived overseas fortwo years before returning to Australia and taking on variouspolicy and research roles for the Leader of the ParliamentaryNational Party, as an executive officer with the Chamber ofMinerals and Energy WA and as a consultant.Outside of her busy working life, Mia places her family andfriends at the top of her priorities. (As at 11-December-2013)BI-AGRA A breakthroughfor turf managers in water conservation BEFORE AFTERApplication to soils with poor moisture holding Danny Hambleton : 0438 702 200capacity can be transformed with Bi-Agra. Jeff Lane : 0408 238 287Irrigation can be halved in many situationsAvailable from Globe Australia Pty Ltd Turf Grass Times

Page 12 It’s time to turn your For more information contact C•Wise on (08) 9581 9582 thinking about soil management on its head. Be wise with C-Wise Join us in managing the earth’s resources intelligently.C-Wise have just introduced 22L bags for 3 of their products which are regarded as game changers a very cost effective treatment and a great foundation planting in the professional landscaper and home garden medium. The clay particles don’t readily pass through the sandmarkets. What makes these different is the maturity level as so it can improve water holding capacity for many years fromwell as the selected materials from which these products are one application.derived. Mature composted product is highly stable, richin complex carbon which we know as humus and acts in a Turf Perfect is a finely screened ‘complex carbon’ humusprofoundly different way to improve the growth of all plantsand in particular turf. suitable for topdressing lawn. When applied in a 2 to 5mmThe Australian Standard AS4454 which was revised in 2012, thick layer then raked and watered in, it is so fine that it isfor the first time describes levels of maturity for composted absorbed into the turf within days. This allows the right sort ofproducts. The highest maturity level described in the standard organics, including soluble humates to be introduced back intois index 3. All three of the new C-Wise products achieve this the soil in existing turfed areas with less “downtime” as part oflevel. a maintenance programme. All three products are highly concentrated and are best appliedHumicarb is essentially a humus rich soil builder, ideal for at the low recommended rates. The benefits of applying these high humus materials to the soilmixing with sand before planting out. include:- • significant improvement in soil and plant health,Humiclay, the ultimate way to introduce a mix of humus and • up to double the moisture holding capacity of maturityBentonite and Zeolite clay into sandy soils. Applying clays to index 2 composted products,the landscape can be messy when wet and dusty when dry. Also • increased nutrient storage in the soil and subsequentits easy to overdose which can cause drainage problems. Theclay suppliers recommend adding a quality composted product availability for plants,at the same time as the clay so a premixed combination makes • improved plant resilience including drought tolerance,clay treatments easy, fool proof and safe. This makes Humiclay • faster wear recovery, • denser turf growth to assist in outcompeting weeds, • reduced fertiliser inputs • combats pests such as Sting nematodes and diseases such as Spring Dead Spot in a non-chemical way. Graham Lonsdale 8 Hazelwood Ramble 0414 926 622 Ballajura WA 6066 Tel: 9249 4382 Turf Grass Times [email protected] Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 13 Holding nutrients and moisture in the root zone of plants andturf means that these products can be used in sensitive riverand lakeside locations to prevent nutrient leaching. Other physical benefits include improved infiltration of water,less run-off and erosion, reduced compaction and improvedsoil structure. While all these new products are available in bulk there aremany advantages in bags. Maintenance of turf often involvessmall areas so bags are convenient and reduce wastage andclean up time. Small light packages also comply w i t hWorksafe lifting requirements. It also makes sensefor storing materials efficiently at a depot orworks yard.C-Wise now has a range of bagged products for ease of transport and use available from the following stockists:Supplier Address PhoneSupasoils 2015 Mandurah Rd, Karnup (08) 9523 2110Stonetraders Each of their 5 locations Soils Ain’t Soils Dunsborough Commonage Rd, Dunsborough (08) 9759 1385Soils Ain’t Soils Bunbury 12 McCombe St, Davenport (08) 9725 6311Soils Ain’t Soils Busselton 5 Goldsmith St, Busselton (08) 9751 5322Slab and Garden City Osborne Park 42 King Edward Rd, Orsborne Park (08) 9446 1777Slab and Garden City Bayswater 13 River Rd, Bayswater (08) 9279 5100Mandurah Rock and Loam 45 Gordon Rd, Mandurah (08) 9581 7570 Turf Grass Times

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Page 16Rainsworth HouseT West Swan, Western Australia. Brockwell assets including the sale and closure of ‘Rainsworth he property was originally owned by the Gregory family house’ has begun. Although Cameron’s future as the Rainsworth who arrived in Perth in 1829. Joshua Gregory acquired grounds manager is in doubt, he has decided to continue in Swan Loc. K1 in 1833 and he and his wife built a mud the role as long asbrick cottage of three rooms and a kitchen on the property. possible. Cameron’sHis wife, Frances, is said to have laid the floor of this cottage of decision andwhich two rooms remain and is classed as of very high historic reasons to staysignificance as a remnant of an early residence dating from are many and alsothe earliest period of settlement. After Joshua’s death in 1838, personal, howeverFrances brought up their four sons herself. These sons later went they do highlighton to become explorers and surveyors. an often overlookedWhen the Swan River Colony was established in 1829, the fertile element involved inland of the Swan Valley was the first to be surveyed and allocated these situations.in a series of ‘ribbon grants‘. These long thin grants, each witha small river frontage, were designed to ensure that all of the One of thesettlers gained access to the river and to the more fertile soils. common core character traitsIn 1859, William Harris leased ‘Rainsworth estate’ as it was of the type of people involved in the successful maintenanceoriginally known from the Gregory family, and purchased it in and management of turf and horticulture is someone that is1863. He established a successful vineyard there in the latter self motivated and can provide a certain amount of nurturing care and attention. The employment of science and technology half of the nineteenth are important elements in grounds management however it century until his death remains essential that personal caretaking duties such as the in 1901. Arthur Anderson, diligent monitoring and immediate response to needs of the who then acquired plant health are standard. Such care and attention is what many part of the then have casually regarded as ‘green fingers’. subdivided property constructed the two Also the application of experience and historical knowledge storey ‘Rainsworth of a site is without doubt a requisite in the complicated House’ as a federation decision making process used when taking into account any filigree style villa in future planning and scheduling of works as economically and1904. The building contains 11-12 rooms and a cellar and has efficiently as possible.plaster ceilings. It often doesn’t take long for someone in this job to begin toAt one stage the property was also owned by the late Mr. Louis invest a certain amount of emotive attachment associated withWhiteman, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Middle personal pride and job satisfaction to the day-to-day tasks. ThenSwan, and a pioneer brick maker of this State. when such moments of radical change are brought on like the decision to leave; letting go of all those slowly nurtured projectsMaurice and Marianne Brockwell with their daughters Esther, and seasonally resolving issues is a lot easier said than done.Rebecca and Naomi were the most recent owners of Rainsworth Some of these projects may have been years or even decades inHouse. Living nearby to Rainsworth was Cameron Donaldson the making. who at the time was Fortunately for many of working as Grounds us more often than not Manager at Newman there is usually a period of College in Churchlands. transition or handing over Cameron took on the from one caretaker to the grounds management next. of the house’s lawns and gardens in December We remain hopeful that 1997. Cameron will be retained by the new owners or a Maurice passed way chance to hand over and gain some measure of closure of his on 20 February 2002 sixteen years of care filled work. and now following the unfortunate death Regardless of the impetus for changes within our working life, of Marianne on the with the right approach we can deal with and or implement 11th September 2013 change in a positive and proactive way. the arduous task of administrating the Tony Guy Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 17 Adapting to Change at Workorkforces today need to go beyond coping with Here are some strategies to assist with the interim period to help change to develop adaptive skills at all levels of an management and employees deal with the experiences of loss that are often associated with change:Worganization. Adaptation in this context is more than • Managing the loss of the familiar:an attitude; it is a behavioural skill, which improves individual ** Acknowledge that events in life do change and one cannotand organisational productivity. Those individuals who are themost successful in negotiating and adapting to changes are those always return to the way things werewho see and embrace change as a catalyst for positive results. ** Acknowledge that the losses right now may seem to• The adaptive skills are developed in individuals as they gain outweigh the gains but change also represents opportunity skills, knowledge, and self esteem in their new positions. ** Provide reassurance of employees’ personal and collective• The ability to further adapt is enhanced by the management worth and value and the organization as they provide change leadership and ** Encourage future thinking as mangers and their staff the vision for the new business.• The ongoing skills of adaptation are maintained through together reinvent the future rather than re-create the past constant communication and open negotiation around the ** Announce what will not be changing and what current gains opportunities for professional growth and expansion.1. Assist employees and managers in preparing for changes by can anticipatedgiving them processes to begin to navigate their own courses. • Managing the loss of some aspects of control: ** Increase communication and provide opportunities for dialogue as new systems replace old ones ** Involve staff in management of the current departmental changes and/or preparation for more organisational changes ** Assist employees in managing their own experience of change by developing appropriate short-term plans ** Provide leadership for problem resolution but involve all staff in problem management strategies (ask them to assist with the change process by being problem solvers rather than problem identifiers) ** All employees (including management) should be visible and engaged in the process of helping the organization sort out the details of control (not cloistered in their offices or disengaged during meetings)Effectively navigating change depends on three factors:1. Internal stability,2. The ability to seek and gain more information about their new environment, and3. The perception that they have control and freedom to make decisions about their own future.With this in mind organizations should:• Provide clear information about known changes and theircommitment to assist with the unknown changes when theyoccur.• Provide stability and consistency for those aspects thatwill not change and understanding and patience for thoseaspects that have or will change.• Empower all staff to make suggestions and communicate • Managing the loss of the sense of security:ideas about positive strategies for dealing with disruptions. ** Provide time-tables for the department, the office, or the• Discourage negativity but accept discussions of problems individual staff members (enable them to see where they fitthat are presented with possible solutions. into the overall changes)• Encourage dialogue and brainstorming to share ownership ** Create a climate of stability by answering as many questionsand responsibility. as possible• Provide employees with strategies to resolve their personal ** Work with angry or disgruntled staff one-on-one (not in aissues regarding change and encourage them to keep an group setting)open mind regarding the results of the changes. ** Discourage negative predictions or scenarios that are not• Encourage all employees and management to continue to based on facts and reality (hold individuals accountable foraddress pertinent questions and concerns. their negative words or behaviours) ** Increase expectations of yourself and the other staff to deal with the changes and keep the business effective and2. Provide proactive timetables and planning strategies to progressive (be realistic regarding the ability to meetassist with the uncertainty of the evolving organization.Adapting to organisational change often means developing expectations during the change)“makeshift” policies, processes, procedures, and protocols which ** Be upfront and honest with bad news and respect individual’sare temporary until the organization gains greater clarity and rights to be initially upset with the news (they would be➢understanding regarding its direction and final structure. Turf Grass Times cont’d page 19

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Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 19 more accepting of bad news from a manager who was 4. Create an environment of trust, stability, and confidence by: truthful and respectful than one who they felt was deceitful or untruthful) ** Providing weekly “structured” meetings that focus on current and future needs, goals and decisions • Managing the loss of optimism:** Provide staff with positive scenarios regarding possible ** Setting limits on negative conversations which deteriorate relationships and create fear and confusion. Cynical or outcomes pessimistic attitudes may exist but must not be displayed in** Help staff to realize that they affect the destiny of the the workplace through words or actions organization and they can have a positive influence on ** Implementing early and effective intervention on conflicts future success and disagreements to resolve issues** Encourage staff to map out their own professional plans regarding their own goals and objectives during the change ** Developing problem solving strategies using brainstorming and after and problem resolution techniques** Enable the staff to recognize the importance of their own personal values and initiatives actualized in their work and ** Constantly re-clarifying the current status of the group in encourage them to examine how their personal/professional comparison with where the organization was and where it is values have a place in the work setting headed in the future ** Making sure all support services and resources are made available and understood SUMMARY Tips for Effective Adaptation to Change • Take one thing at a time and take your time as you move through change. • Learn to accept what you cannot change and create temporary, partial, or permanent solutions for those you can. • Recognize the source of your discomfort with changes and work off stress. • Nurture yourself and avoid the use of alcohol, drugs or anything detrimental to mask feelings or temporarily diminish the pain. • Explore the positive side of change and get involved in exploring options. • Expand interests and make positive choices regarding your future.3. Provide staff with personal and professional tools for • Use the transitions to gain new skills and insights and let your behaviours change your attitude.revitalization and integration into the newly emerging • Re-discover your values and beliefs and re-apply them to“workplace. your life situations.Enable the staff to recognize that they have already been through • Talk out your concerns and listen to others’ ideas, views andother changes in their lives and that this change may have suggestions.similar dynamics and components to other changes they have • Create a Personal Action Plan with specific ideas for copingexperienced. Encourage them to utilize coping tools they have with the changes.already developed to deal with change such as:** The ability to advance beyond their negative emotions, It is not the strongest of the species that“ thoughts, and symptoms as they make decisions regarding survives, nor the most intelligent that their future survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.** The ability to see change as an ongoing process which they are able to navigate Charles Darwin.** The need to grieve and face the past losses but the need to Information for this article has been taken from “Effectively also look for current opportunities and face the future with Navigating the Turmoil of Organisational Changes through positive expectations Adaptation” PENN Behavioural Corporate Health Services** The need to deal with the stress, anger, and frustration in healthy and productive ways – using all resources available to them** The realization that their behaviours have to remain professional and appropriate in the workplace at all times** The realization that change is hard for most people and this is a situation that they are not experiencing alone but one that is shared by many. Turf Grass Times

Page 20 Chris K@HALE coming from such a large school staff. It was certainly something of a baptism of fire, tackling such a change right in the middle ofIn early December I had the sincere pleasure to meet the cricket season”. up with a pair of really great young blokes. I was at the Hale School is one of the largest and oldest independent schools prestigious Hale School in Wembley Downs to catch up in the state. Being 48 hectares in size means it has an advantagewith Chris Kercheval and Luke Cooney, Perth’s new generation in hosting all its playing fields on the one campus. Chris’s teamof sports turf young guns. Please see my interview/ chat with maintains the 11 hectares of hi performance sports turf plusChris below, followed by Luke’s self penned story. approximately 4 hectaresEva Ricci, WA Turf IDO. of passive playground and amenity lawns as well as manyName: Chris Kercheval large expanses of garden bed.Employer: Hale School, Wembley Downs, WA There are 5 main cricketPosition: Grounds Co-ordinator ovals, each with a turf wicket32 years old, married with two very young daughters 18mths table plus two turf practiceand 8 weeks old. Originally from the Mornington Peninsular in wicket blocks. Initially he wasouter Melbourne, Chris left Victoria to play football with West managing all seven blocks by himself during his first 2 years Perth at 21 years old. “Typically, I at Hale. During the cricket didn’t realise what I had left at that season all the blocks are prepared for use Tuesday to Saturday. age. It’s is a beautiful place to live “For a while there I felt like I never left the place.” and work. I started on as a trainee Now Chris is responsible for the supervision of 9 grounds with the City of Greater Dandenong staff including two very capable young blokes looking after the through the ‘AFL Sportsready wickets. “Nick Ling has been with me working on them for the traineeships’, which then progressed past 4 years and Luke Cooney joined us just recently.” on to a full apprenticeship. Cricket and Football are a big part of my life “We have a great team on the grounds staff, with some having and although I stopped playing in the been here for 20 years or more. They represent an immense pool amateur WAFL only the year before, of knowledge and take pride and ownership in their work. Some I still enjoy playing “A” grade cricket areas they know like the back of their hands and it’s evident that for Cockburn.” their own personal touch shines through. We always try to have Chris started on the grounds team morning tea together, and discuss pretty well everything.” at Hale School as wicket curator Turf renovation is undertaken in house and one of the bigin 2005 after a two-year stint at Aquinas College. “ It wasn’t challenges is fitting this in with the school’s busy fixtures anda difficult choice because I live just around the corner”. Earlier events schedule. Competing priorities and keeping everyonethis year when the previous Grounds Co-ordinator moved happy can be hard work, particularly when dealing with a largeon, Chris was working in the 2IC role and was tapped on the school staff and many departments, each with a multiple ofshoulder to put his hand up for the job. requests.“Certain aspects of the transition have been challenging,especially juggling the often demanding and multiple requestsSuperior Quality Black Label Sportsturf Fertiliser Josh Walker : 0418 955 388 Issue No. 36 January 2014 Stephen Jones: 0407 380 759 Turf Grass Times

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 21 Work on the grounds is always constant. Some of the passive A good mate of mine, Travis King and I decided to put our areas include the highly utilised quadrangle at the centre of the hands up and prepare the pitches for the remainder of the season administration area. This is used for numerous events such as between uni classes. With nothing more than the knowledge the recently held graduations, fine art exhibitions, many BBQs passed on by Tony Greig on how to prepare a cricket wicket we were ever grateful for the advice from Benny Rodgers who was and the School Ball. Expectations are working at the WACA at the time for guiding us through. high that these areas look in optimum condition at all times. The school ball The next season rolled around and the club offered me the role usually proves a challenge with recovery; of curator, which I accepted with open arms, a career in the turf it just wipes the area out. Having the turf industry was born and I never looked back. After a couple of in excellent health prior to the event is a season with the cricket club and a winter at Collier Park Golf big advantage. Course a received a phone call from The University of Western “We are in the middle of major renovations Australia offering me a job as a Cricket Curator and for the next at the moment, which will keep us busy five years I called James Oval my office. until mid January, when we host a Justin Langer Camp. Never a dull moment and During my stint at UWA I completed my then term one is upon us which means non apprenticeship in Turf Management and will be stop cricket, and then more cricket”. forever thankful for the guidance and support of John Airey at Crawley Campus and the Eva Ricci & Tony Guy sage advice and passion of Chris Marsh, Tommy, Rob and Tippy at Sports Park.“Mate You’re Bloody Awesome andWe Love Your Work” - Luke Cooney It was during my time at UWA that I have my fondest memory in theGrowing up in Melbourne I was born with a love of all turf industry; it was not of a touring sport but particularly cricket and footy. A love passed cricket side or Perth Glory banging a on from my father, who was always fond of saying to few in the back of the net at training but us kids that we wouldn’t get fed if we didn’t barrack for Carlton. of an engineering student. Some of my fondest childhood memories involve days spent While mowing the outfield on James at the cricket club or on the golf course with my dad and two Oval, an engineering student rode over on brothers and the smell of freshly cut grass always takes me back. his fixie and waved me down, I thought to Without knowing, the seeds for a career in turf management had myself ‘here we go’. He stopped me and said “Mate you don’t been sown. know how much we love coming out here to this manicured oval taking our shoes off and throwing the Frisbee around As a teenager I was a keen sportsman, but with a distinct lack of for an hour. We cram all day for exams and this is our only talent it soon dawned on me that I would never wear the baggy release. Mate you’re bloody awesome and we love your work”. green and a more realistic career would be on the cards. Being Now sure, he could’ve been under the influence of another type of grass at the time but it made my day knowing that I made his. academically sound I went to university to study economics. In recent months I have made the move to Hale School and After a year of studies, I was doing quite well and enjoying every minute. decided to move out of home, I thought I should Grounds Co-ordinator do it properly and instead of moving to the next Chris Kercheval and Head Cricket Curator Nick Ling suburb choose Perth as my destination, some and all the boys in the 3500km away on nothing more than the weather grounds department do a seemed nice and I couldn’t take the my laundry fantastic job preparing the sports fields, lawns and home on the weekends. I transferred my studies gardens in what is a very to Curtin University and a Financial Planning impressive set up. I just degree awaited. hope I can add something of value to the team. So I filled to the brim my 1986 Toyota Corona with all my worldly possessions, boarded the Indian Pacific I am very thankful to Chris train and headed west. Turns out, there is a whole lot of nothing for offering me the job at Hale School, another good bloke from between Melbourne and Perth. Three days on the slowest train Victoria. Turns out Chris and I played cricket against each other in the world were passed playing Uno with German and Japanese at the Vic schoolboys’ championships when we were kids all backpackers at the bar. those years ago. I soon found a home in Perth and it was at my home away from My mum’s only advice when choosing a career was to make sure home, the Tuart Hill Cricket Club, that I got my first big break in I did something that I loved. I not only love it, I have found a the turf industry. home within the turf industry. I was in my third year at uni and dreading the idea of spending Cheers, eighty plus hours a week stuck in an office making other people Luke Cooney rich. At the same time the English curator at our cricket club got homesick with six weeks to go in the season and left the club without anyone to roll the decks.Turf Grass Times

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Page 24 Certificate III - Sports Turf ManagementCourse code: D479 Study PlanNational ID: AHC31310Study Mode: Apprenticeship / Traineeship Year 1 Semester 1 Full-time; Part-time Unit Code TitleThis qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to establish, maintain and repair turf D7006 Operate Basic Machinery And Equipment surfaces. You will learn how to prepare seedbeds and D7017 Operate Machinery And Equipmentestablish, maintain and repair turf surfaces. You will also learn D7092 Participate In Ohs Processesskills to install, operate and maintain drainage and irrigation D7144 Recognise Plantssystems, construct cricket wickets, tennis courts, bowling and D7253 Prepare Turf Surfaces For Playgolf greens, peg, mark out and install nets and posts on sporting D7303 Participate In Workplace Communications fields, maintain surrounding Year 1 Semester 2 gardens and structures, and operate and maintain machinery. Unit Code Title This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in greenkeeping. D6756 Apply Chemicals Under Supervision The sports turf industry expects this D6871 Maintain Pressurised Irrigation Systems qualification to be achieved to meet D7103 Plant Trees And Shrubs job outcomes at this level. D7242 Determine Basic Properties Of Soil And/Or Growing This course is designed to provide Media theoretical and practical skills in a D7255 Support Turf Establishment diverse range of areas related to the D7307 Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work turf management industry. A considerable amount of outdoor Practicesand physical activity is required.The course aims to equip the students with skills in safety issues,machinery operation and maintenance, irrigation operation andmaintenance, nutrient application and monitoring as well asnumerous skills applicable to the turf and horticulture industries.Three previous Challenger Institute turf management studentshave won the award of “Western Australia Apprentice of theYear”.Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 25 Year 3 Semester 1 Unit Code Title D6873 Install Irrigation Systems D6877 Troubleshoot Irrigation Systems D7124 Control Weeds D7125 Control Plant Pests, Diseases And Disorders D7146 Implement A Plant Nutrition Program Year 3 Semester 2 Unit Code TitleYear 2 Semester 1 D6809 Install Drainage Systems D7147 Provide Information On Plants And Their CultureUnit Code Title D7256 Construct Turf Playing Surfaces D7258 Implement A Grassed Area Maintenance ProgramD6759 Prepare And Apply ChemicalsD6760 Transport, Handle And Store Chemicals For more information contact;D7122 Treat Weeds Challenger Institute of Technology - MurdochD7123 Treat Plant Pests, Diseases And Disorders 130 Murdoch DriveD7260 Renovate Sports Turf Murdoch WA 6150 Tel: (08) 9229 8420Year 2 Semester 2 Course info: 1800 001 001 John Forrest: 0457 766 552Unit Code Title john.forrest.challenger.wa.edu.auD7093 Contribute To Ohs ProcessesD7257 Establish TurfD7318 Implement And Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work PracticesWE018 Install Sprinkler Irrigation Components For prompt answers to your problems with bores, pumps, irrigation and control systems, call: Andrew Ogden 0411 750 770 Shaun McDonald 0411 750 773 Rick Charles 0427 996 120LEADERS IN WATER MANAGEMENT SINCE 1969 211 Barrington Street, Bibra Lake WA 6163 Ph: (08) 9434 5678 - Freecall 1800 655 844 email: [email protected] www.westernirrigation.net.au Turf Grass Times

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Page 28 SSPPOORRTTSS TTUURRFF AASSSSOOCCIIAATTIIOONN ooff SSOOUUTTHH AAUUSSTTRRAALLIIAA IInncc.. formerly trading as TGASA2013 Sports field and Wicket Seminar quality and maintenance, nutrition and importance of good at the Adelaide Oval. irrigation coverage. Les showed the upgrade of Glenelg oval in the off season to get it up to a state game quality to allow theOn the 16th of October, the STA SA held its first Cricket Wicket Seminar in a few years at the Adelaide Oval with guest speakers, Damian Hough, Les Burdett andShane Burnhardt from SACA. This event was well patronisedwith 80 attendees from District cricket clubs, Local Governmentand Colleges from in and around Adelaide. We even had SimonPorter from Newcastle council in NSW come over for the event.STA SA president Peter LeRiche welcomed everyone to kickof proceedings and Shane, from SACA, took the floor. Shanebriefed the crowd on the status of cricket in South Australia and Redback’s to play on while the Adelaide Oval pitch was stillhow suburban grounds are imperative to the strategic planning being developed. Another key element he highlighted wasfor the success of the District Competition and ultimately, the the importance of developing good working relationshipssuccess of the State Side. with all stakeholders when making good surfaces for play.Les Burdett (STA SA Life member) then started a two This ranges from Cricket club members to the staff you worksession group of talks that were broken up by an excellent with.morning tea provided by the Adelaide Oval Catering staff. Damian Hough then discussed the progress of the OvalsLes covered areas of preparation, pitch rotation, equipment development and how the ground was tracking. Everything is going as expected and the ground will be ready for the Ashes in December. The oval will be even better for next year and then the whole stadium will be operational and an excellent venue for sport all round. Andrew Manthorp rounded out the event with a briefing on nutrition and how to balance pitch and outfield programs leading up to and including a season. A big thank you to the Guest Speakers and Adelaide Oval for making the event a success, and the SACA for supporting the STA SA to make the event possible. Tim WurstTurf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

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Page 30 WESTERN AUSTRALIAN TURF INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Ms Eva Ricci Ph: 0422 120 990 | Email: [email protected] Turf Industry response to DoW Securing WA’s water future position paper: “Reforming Water Resource Management”. Dear Turf Industry members, our industries in the lead up to, or since release of this position paper. Aside from WALGA representing Local Government During September 2013 the WA Department of Water invited all Authorities Parks and Gardens management, there is no real stakeholders, including members of the community to comment representation of the turf or amenity horticultural industries on the reforms proposed in Securing Western Australia’s water on the stakeholders steering committee. An observation has future – a position paper. figure 1. The Department of Water will then finalise the position paper,“taking into account the comments made. A response paper will be developed before consideration by government of the detail for new legislation. The following article is an excerpt from the WA Turf Industry’s response to the DoW submitted in mid December. Primarily the WA Turf Industry felt that the green space voice, which represents less than 3% of the states water users ( fig 1), needed to be raised amongst the very large corporate stakeholders. The WA Turf Industry feels compelled to bring to the Director General’s attention the following, regarding the makeup of the Department of Water’s stakeholder group involved with refining the policies with the “Securing Western Australia’s water future” position paper September 2013. Following a review of the Department of Water Position paper – Reforming water resource management (September 2013), the WA Turf Industry is primarily concerned with regard to the suggested legislated and statutory changes to water allocation volumetric amounts to current license holders. The WA Turf Industry expresses the particular disappointment that Turf and Landscape amenity horticultural industries are being represented by proxy on the stakeholder’s steering committee responsible for refining the position policies within the “Securing Western Australia’s water future” position paper. There has been no communication from these members with Turf Grass Times 439 Sydney Road Gnangara WA 6065 Tel: 9405 4558 Fax: 9405 3759 Shane: 0438 078 015 [email protected] www.ellenbytreefarm.com.au Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 31been made that whilst the current majority of stakeholders on that a number of stakeholders on this steering committee dothe steering committee are ideally positioned to consult upon not, nor ever will, hold a water license to extract water undersecuring the broad economic and future infrastructure needs allocation, yet their voice is heard significantly louder than thatof the WA water resource such as how and where water licenses of those who grow, sustain and maintain amenity horticultureare managed throughout the state, they are not sufficiently for Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation and domesticcompetent to consult on actual allocation volumes to all sectors. use in WA, (an area of significant water allocation particularlyThe construction, mining and agricultural industries, each within the metropolitan area).possess direct economic values in relation to their water usage, For this steering committee to be comprehensive, we believe hence their vested that the following could/should have been invited on to the representation on table; the committee. • The Department of Sport and Recreation WA However the • A representative for the wider turf and amenity ‘value’ of the turf and amenity horticultural industry, which includes the Sports Turf horticultural Association (WA), (with 200 members across Local industry is Government, State Government, RTO’s and Private largely taken for Schools etc), Parks and Leisure Association WA , Turf granted and as Growers Association WA, Lawn Mowing Contractors such appears to WA, Racing And Gaming Industry, Golf Course be continually Superintendents Association WA, Commercial Mowing undervalued by Contractors, Landscape Design and Architects Industrythe Department of Water and the other sectors mentioned. The Associations WA and Nursery and Garden Industry‘value’ of the turf and amenity horticulture industry cannot be Association WA.quantified in the same terms as the construction, mining and • The Department of Environment and Conservation,agricultural industries. Moreover the security of the turf and which incorporates parks and wildlife. “amenity horticulture industry within the urban environmentshould be considered as ‘priceless’. The potential loss of quality Whilst the WA Turf industry totally supports the allocation ofpublic or private green space remains a very serious threat to water for food production security, we are concerned that thisthe sustained health of the modern cultured environment. paper places little social and recreational value on water for all. “I had to live in the desert before I could understand Regards from thethe full value of grass in a green ditch”. Ella Maillart. WA Turf Industry Several of our experienced industry members are astounded Turf Grass Times

Page 32 STA(WA) MEMBER PROFILE David Tate Your Job Position/Title? Kings Park Horticulture Turf Apprentice (first) How long have you been at Kings Park? Approximately 10 months. How many staff work with/ for you? 6 including myself. Best aspect of your job? Knowing that I am doing my bit, no matter how small, keeping WA’s premier botanical garden as beautiful as it is now. Also being in such a great team. Your worst day at work? My first day back at work after a holiday in England. I went from 0°C to 37°C! Best day at work? When I had finished mowing the rifle range banks one day and thought to myself ‘yeah, that looks pretty damn perfect!’ Why this career? I’ve always wanted to work outside. And what better place to do so! Who do you admire in the Turf Industry and why? Jason Wright, my mentor in the park. He is always willing to share his knowledge and experience and has always been supportive. Also he must have the patience of a saint! Also special mention to the rest of the team: Vinny (boss), Tim, Peter and Long. Their good humour, knowledge, patience and encouragement is always appreciated. Who inspires you in life? My sister as she has always succeeded through hard work and commitment. If you won lotto? Finish my apprenticeship of course! But then would probably travel the world for a bit. Sporting Hero? David Beckham and Andrew Flintoff. Favourite way to relax? Playing soccer and swimming. Sports Turf Association (WA) Incorporated PO Box 8492 | Perth BC | WA 6849 Are you an active member or Sponsor? Have you attended a STA (WA) event lately and are you making the most of your membership? Enjoy the benefits of networking amongst colleagues with shared concerns and experiences. Find inspiration and be inspiring, always learning and teaching all ways of this unique industry.Get involved, get inspired, get motivated, get together in goodwill, good times and with good mates.Turf Grass Times Issue No. 36 January 2014

Issue No. 36 January 2014 Page 33 STA Event Calendar 2014JAN 12th FebFEB STA(WA) Presidents BBQ BreakfastMAR 18th March STA (Vic)APR STA Qld Region SeminarMAY Education Day (TBA) 1st & 2nd April 15th April STA NSW STA ACT Golf Day NRL Turf Managers Conference Gold Creek Golf Course ANZ Stadium STA SA Safety Seminar 6th May STA Qld (TBA) Annual General MeetingJUN 11th & 18th June 23rd - 27th June 23rd June STA(WA) Australian Turfgrass STA Operate & Maintain Conference National Meeting Chainsaws Gold Coast QldJUL 15th July STA SA 30th July STA Vic STA Qld Morning Seminar STA ACT Sports Turf & Cricket Wicket Seminar Turf Seminar Wicket Seminar (TBA) (TBA) Vikings Sports Club TuggeranongAUG 6th Aug 19th Aug STA SA 19th & 20th AugSEPT STA(WA) STA Qld AGM + Cricket Wicket & STA NSW Annual General Meeting Partners Day 17th Sept Sports Turf Seminar Cricket Wicket Seminar STA(WA) Chemical Safety Wkshp Adelaide Oval (TBA) (TBA) 16th Oct 21st Oct STA NSW STA(WA) STA Qld Regional SportsOCT General Meeting Field Day 2015 Events Wrkshp STA Vic Turf Seminar Seminar & Trade Kurrie Kurrie TAFE (TBA) 13th+ 14th Nov Day (TBA) STA NSW TURF ALIVE 14 28th Nov Golf DayNOV WA Sports Turf Awards STA(WA) Social Day (TBA)DEC NB: dates and events may change - please check each state assoc for con rmation Turf Grass Times

“ To promote education and research for those engaged in the turf grass industry...”T A Turf Growers Association WA Turf IDO of Western Australia Inc. Eva Ricci Tel: (08) 9437 2180 Fax: (08) 9437 2180 Mob: 0422 120 990 [email protected] PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER Tony Guy Clint Betts Hugh Gardner Tel: (08) 9267 9099 Tel: (08) 9313 9378 Tel: (08) 9439 1688 Fax: (08) 9274 4183 Fax: (08) 9310 4726 Fax: (08) 9439 1068 Mob: 0439 950 993 Mob: 0417 977 734 Mob: 0417 942 570 [email protected]@allsaints.wa.edu.au [email protected] Sports Turf Association of Australia (WA) Incorporated.PO Box 8492 | Perth BC, WA 6849 | [email protected] | www.sportsturf.asn.au