From: SMU Buildings and Roads <
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Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 11:49 AM
Subject: New Watering Schedule for Bishop Boulevard
In preparation for the fall season, SMU will be over seeding, fertilizing and, most importantly, irrigating the turf on Bishop Boulevard. 
 
We are applying an organic soil conditioner, performing an aeration and putting down a blend of Fescue and Rye Seed.  To achieve germination, the seed/soil must remain moist at all times.  Over the course of the next 2 weeks the irrigation schedule will be modified to achieve the desired results. 
 
The schedule will be 7 days per week with start times of 6:05 a.m., 9:05 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m., 6:05 p.m. and 9:05 p.m.  The system will only run for 7 minutes during each start time, which is how long it takes for the rotors in that area to make 2 complete passes.  This is to make sure the seed stays moist with minimal runoff. 
 
Once we have achieved full germination, we will modify the schedule again.  The University apologizes for the inconvenience.
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