Waterfall Awakens

The waterfall and stream systems have been surveyed and inspected a week ago, they have been cleaned and some repairs are underway. This post includes a video of one of the streams in operation.

On May 4 maintenance began starting the streams. BLMH has three such systems. They are in various states and one is excellent, one is good, and one is "fair" but with some good sections. Stream repairs were restarted in 2011 and pump pits have been replaced and some concrete sections replaced. A large, collapsing deck and walk system was removed and a new bridge installed.

I am of the opinion the current condition is is a consequence of the decision to install high end architectural roofs. That project began in 2001-2002 at a time the HOA lacked the reserves for this $2 million + project. Nevertheless, the boards prior to 2010 decided to proceed and increased reserve contributions dramatically. That diverted substantial funds to this project.

However, our streams are functional and with the completion of the third pump pit replacement they will all be restarted as the board agrees.

The current masthead photo and the thumbnail for the following video show a replaced section of this stream. That concrete work was done in 2014. More remains to do.