Aquascape & Smith Turf Irrigation Commissioned by NASCAR's Richard Petty to Build Waterfall for Victory Junction Camp

Aquascape, Inc. teams up with Smith Turf Irrigation and NASCAR to build giant waterfall for Richard & Kyle Petty's children's camp.

I attended the Aquascape and CAC pond build at Richard's home earlier in the year, and remembered Richard and I had previously discussed a waterfall installation at the camp. I asked Petty if he was still interested in the project and he agreed immediately

This was an amazing waterfall build

I don't think we could duplicate a water feature construction of this magnitude. Typically a job this size takes 3 to 4 weeks to complete and we managed to finish construction in just 4 days! There was an energy surrounding this project that I've not experienced before.

The synergistic teamwork was incredible

St. Charles, IL (PRWEB) November 28, 2007 -- Smith Turf Irrigation, Aquascape, Inc., and a group of Certified Aquascape Contractors (CAC) were commissioned once again by NASCAR legend Richard Petty to construct a 30-foot high waterfall at Victory Junction Gang Camp in the Piedmont Triad of North Carolina. Founded by Kyle and Pattie Petty in honor of their son Adam, the camp provides outdoor living experiences for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses.

John Sharp from Smith Turf Irrigation was instrumental in coordinating the build at Victory Junction. "I attended the Aquascape and CAC pond build at Richard's home earlier in the year, and remembered Richard and I had previously discussed a waterfall installation at the camp. I asked Petty if he was still interested in the project and he agreed immediately," stated Sharp.

Sharp recruited Ed Beaulieu, Vice President of Field Research at Aquascape, Inc. to plan and execute the waterfall and stream construction. Approximately 40 Certified Aquascape Contractors were invited to participate under the leadership of Beaulieu. Surrounding rock excavated from the site during construction of the camp was used to create the almost 200-foot long stream and waterfalls. Aquascape's Snorkel™ Vault and Centipede™ Module was incorporated to supply sufficient aeration and improve quality of the lake's water where the children enjoy boating and fishing.

"This was an amazing waterfall build," stated Beaulieu. "I don't think we could duplicate a water feature construction of this magnitude. Typically a job this size takes 3 to 4 weeks to complete and we managed to finish construction in just 4 days! There was an energy surrounding this project that I've not experienced before."

CACs from the surrounding area paid a fee in order to work on the project, which was in turn donated to the camp. Smith Turf Irrigation matched the entry fee donation, and both Smith Turf and Aquascape, Inc. donated all the materials for the Victory Junction waterfall construction.

Certified Aquascape Contractors who participated in the waterfall construction at Victory Junction Camp included American Aquascapes of Burlington, NC, Aquascapes of the Delaware Valley of Warrington, PA, Cove Landscaping and Design of Union Mills, NC, Creative Garden Spaces of Oak Ridge, NC, Frontier Ponds of Union, IL, John's Ponds of Ft. White, FL, Lifewater LLC of Concord, NC, Modern Design Aquascaping of Friendsville, TN, My Pond Store LLC of Reidsville, NC, Nature's Creations of Nolensville, TN, Pond Professors of Greensboro, NC, Pondscapes of Charlotte LLC of Matthews, NC, Tranquil Waterscape Designs LLC of Franklin, TN, Virginia Water Gardens of Fredericksburg, VA, Vought Water Gardens of Decatur, AL, Water Garden Creations of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Waterscapes Pro of Charlotte, NC.

"The synergistic teamwork was incredible," commented Beaulieu. "Typically everyone has their own design ideas, but we kept our efforts focused on the vision provided by Richard. He came out to watch the waterfall construction that took place in the same location where he played as a child. Petty took time to talk to everyone there. It was obvious he appreciated our contribution that would ultimately benefit the experience of each child that attends Victory Junction Gang Camp."

For more information on Aquascape's the Certified Aquascape Contractor Program, or any of Aquascape's products or programs, log onto AquascapeInc.com or call 1-866-877-6637 (US) or 866-766-3426 (CAN).

Aquascape is North America's leading innovator in the water gardening industry. Aquascape invented the low-maintenance, naturally balanced ecosystem pond that is the # 1 contractor-installed water garden. The St. Charles, Illinois headquarters, dubbed "Aqualand," received Silver Level recognition in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating system. Aquascape's mission is to help our customers succeed at building, selling, and retailing water garden products. Aquascape and its vast network of Authorized AquascapePRO™ Distributors sell exclusively to contractors and retailers. Founded in 1991, Aquascape made the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing private companies four years in a row. In 2005, founder and CEO Greg Wittstock was named one of America's Best Bosses by FORTUNE Small Business Magazine and Winning Workplaces™.

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