Mount Maunganui Golf Club
CASE STUDY
Water Storage
Mount Golf Club’s multi-functional water solution
Mount Golf Club is situated in Mount Maunganui and only minutes from one of the country’s most popular surf beaches.
The club includes an 18-hole premier golf course with a Pro Shop and coaching facilities, as well as a venue for events.
When the Mount Golf Club began constructing a new greenskeeper shed in 2019/2020, the consent dictated the requirement for a firewater reserve tank. Michael Williams, General Manager at Mount Golf Club, sought a reliable and efficient solution.
Michael approached KlipTank after they were recommended by the Project Manager managing the installation of the new greenskeeper shed.
After meeting with Michael and determining what would work best for their needs, KlipTank recommended the E342.4 model — an aboveground tank that spans 13 metres in diameter, stands 2.4 metres high, and offers a whopping usable volume of just over 250m³.
Michael commended the KlipTank team on the ease of the preparation and installation process saying, “They gave us material regarding site preparation that was very clear and communicated what they were going to do and what we needed to do”.
“The installation process went very smoothly, they did exactly what they said they would do with no hold ups”.
In 2023, a couple of years following the successful installation of the emergency firewater system, the golf club needed to modify the tank to supplement its irrigation system. In keeping with the exceptional service received the first time, Michael had no hesitation in asking KlipTank for their assistance once again.
“They know their tanks inside out and were so good to deal with the first time. It was an absolute no brainer to work on the modifications with them”.
The alterations required the tank to guarantee water level equilibrium—a critical aspect when modifying a fire tank for additional uses. Richard Billington, Sales Representative at KlipTank explained “This was not as easy as it sounds because, being a fire tank, the inflow had to equal output to ensure the water level remained close to equilibrium”.
Despite the complex requirements, the KlipTank team ensured Mount Golf Club’s tank would effectively serve dual purposes, never compromising on its primary role in fire safety while adeptly supporting irrigation.
The successful initial installation and the subsequent modifications reflect KlipTank’s professional expertise and service. As Michael states “I would absolutely recommend them. They’re very honest, upfront, great communicators, and they provide good after-sales care. They are really good at customer relations”.
Mount Golf Club’s partnership with KlipTank showcases their innovative response to regulatory requirements, solidifying KlipTank’s reputation as a provider of tailored, reliable, and customer-focused water storage solutions.
MOUNT MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
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Meet the team
Kim HendersonDirector
Kim co-founded KlipTank in 2009 and become owner in 2021, after returning to New Zealand from the United States.
For 26 years overseas, Kim worked in the oil and gas industry across the Middle East and US.
His forte is starting greenfield units, which he did for his own flexible hydraulic hose business in the Middle East, Turkey, Singapore, the United States, Oman and China. His grown-up children still reside in the United States.
Kim returned to New Zealand to be closer to extended family and is now involved in the day to day running of KlipTank, with big plans for the expansion of the business.
From KlipTank’s home in Tauranga, he is now looking forward to guiding the company’s growth in the area of water security and providing water storage solutions for fire safety, potable water, horticulture and waste-water.
A redesign of KlipTanks products and manufacturing processes since 2021 has also allowed for flat packing of the tanks into containers for export.
He is extremely proud of what the hardworking KlipTank team has achieved and is looking forward to recruiting more great people.
Outside of work he has a passion for motorcycles, boats, and muscle cars and is a firm believer that the correct number of toys you should own, is one more than you have.
Ruan MeyerGeneral Manager
Ruan and his family moved to New Zealand from South Africa 5 years ago, bringing with him extensive experience in mechanical engineering and a proven track record in completing projects on time and within budget.
He is currently the General Manager at KlipTank, recently promoted from being Operations Manager where he still manages the day-to-day operations of KlipTank and leads the team. He is focussed on seeing projects through to completion and working in unison to achieve KlipTank’s short and long-term goals.
Ruan started his career as a Fitter & Turner tradesperson at a power station in South Africa before studying for a national diploma in mechanical engineering.
He then moved to Malvern Engineering Works in Johannesburg as an estimator and project co-ordinator, and later worked as production manager, manufacturing mine process equipment. He then became project and maintenance manager for Mertech Marine in Cape Town, a company which manages ships that retrieve redundant telecommunications cables & equipment from the seabed and mechanically disassemble & recycle the materials.
Since moving to New Zealand, he’s worked for HCD flow conveying, Baytext as Aluminium WS Engineering Supervisor, PFS as PE doing ASME pressure vessel and piping projects and Fabworx engineering PM including leading the Structural project to install 80 tonnes of steel at the new Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua.
Ruan is a family man with two children and enjoys weekends on the beach, in the backyard and biking or walking local trails. He has found a great network of other ‘Saffas’ in the Bay, including close friends who have become like Kiwi family.
Ian JamiesonSales Manager
Ian Jamieson joined KlipTank 10 years ago, bringing with him an extensive sales and business background in the IT and mechanical engineering industries. He has owned his own businesses in both fields and has an extensive formal education in engineering, including a degree in process engineering.
Ian’s wide ranging, technical skill set lends itself well to KlipTank’s philosophy of solving problems for its customers and being solutions-focussed.
He particularly likes working with New Zealand’s vital dairy industry and has found farmers to be excellent businesspeople who display incredible resilience.
He enjoys building strong relationships with his customers and getting to know their businesses – including their storage requirements – which are often planned years in advance.
He also has a Farm Dairy Effluent Design & Management Certificate from Massey University, allowing him to assist farmers with dairy effluent system design and storage calculations for consent purposes.
Outside the office, Ian is a self-confessed motorsport nut – coming from a long line of engineers with petrol in their veins. He enjoys motorsport engineering, riding his vintage motorbike and motocross. He also plays music, loves to travel and enjoys a good wine - particularly French.