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Burnside has developed the most experienced and well-respected golf services group in Canada. Our project managers work closely with golf course owners, operators, architects and superintendents on new golf course developments, expansions and improvement projects. We can assist with obtaining regulatory approvals and developing economically viable and environmentally sound engineering designs.

Burnside is the preferred engineering consultant for the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) and is actively involved in both the Ontario and Canadian Golf Superintendents Associations.


Water Management

Water use and conservation is and will continue to be a growing concern for all golf facilities. Working closely with superintendents and golf course architects, Burnside staff has extensive experience in dealing with the following services:

  • Irrigation Water Analysis and Supply
  • Stormwater Management
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Irrigation Pond/Reservoir Design
  • Long-Term Water Taking Strategies
  • On-Site Drainage Control
  • Water Permit Applications
  • Drinking Water Treatment and Assessments
  • Groundwater Exploration and Modelling
  • Hydrogeological Monitoring and Reporting
  • Groundwater Well Analysis, Testing and Rehabilitation

Burnside has developed sophisticated water balance models that have been instrumental in developing and securing approvals for long-term water management strategies. Burnside also provides stormwater management and erosion control strategies to eliminate nutrient loadings and minimize water quality/quantity concerns while also ensuring that such features fit well with the overall design of the golf course.

          Representative Projects
  • Muskoka Bay Club
  • Georgian Bay Club
  • Toronto Golf Club
  • Parkshore Golf Club
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Sewage Treatment and Disposal

Burnside provides on-site sewage treatment services to handle the various types of waste water generated by golf course facilities. Our experience includes the design of small systems for maintenance facilities and comfort stations/halfway houses to larger systems such as clubhouses and golf course communities. Depending on site conditions, our staff have implemented solutions ranging from conventional systems to more sophisticated technologies that are smaller and provide for greater functionality and reliability. The specific services we offer include:

  • Evaluation and Assessment of Existing System
  • Detailed Design and Specifications
  • Tender Preparation and Review
  • Construction Supervision
  • Operations and Maintenance Manuals
  • Compliance Monitoring
          Representative Projects
  • Crosswinds Golf & Country Club
  • Copetown Woods Golf Club
  • Pheasant Run Golf Club
  • The Club at Bond Head
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Building Engineering Services

Burnside provides a full complement of building engineering services to the golf industry. Our structural, mechanical and electrical engineers work together, with or without an architect depending on the project requirements, to deliver a coordinated building solution to our client. We have experience in providing services to golf clubhouses, maintenance facilities and other miscellaneous buildings. This experience has involved both new facilities as well as the redevelopment of existing buildings. Our involvement has included all phases of the project from initial feasibility to design and construction administration. The specific services we offer include:

  • Conceptual Design and Layout of Maintenance Facilities
  • Structural, Mechanical and Electrical Design
  • Long-Term Capital Planning
  • Site Servicing and Grading
  • Bridge and Abutment Design
  • Building Code Review and Assessment
  • Facility Audits
          Representative Projects
  • The Club at Bond Head
  • Scarboro Golf & Country Club
  • Barrie Golf & Country Club
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Irrigation

Irrigation and water management are an integral component of any successful golf course facility. Drawing from our experience in providing water management solutions to our clients, Burnside has developed irrigation design and consulting capabilities to serve the needs of the golf industry. Burnside provides design and construction services for new golf course irrigation systems as well as upgraded or expanded systems. Our designs take into account every aspect of the irrigation system from water source to pump setup and controls to piping and sprinkler layout. Specifically, the following services are offered:

  • Detailed Irrigation Layout and Specification
  • Pump Station Specification
  • Tender Preparation and Construction Supervision
  • Irrigation Auditing
          Representative Projects
  • The Club at Bond Head
  • Ladies' Golf Club of Toronto


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