#$%^&*AU2018202820B220180705.pdf#####ABSTRACT A solid set in-ground sprinkler system comprising a shroud with an above ground portion and a below ground portion, wherein a height management feature is provided that marks a boundary between the above ground and the below ground portion and which indicates the portion of the shroud which, in use, need to be positioned below a ground surface to provide stability to the portion of the shroud that is positioned above the ground surface, wherein the height of the above ground portion is at least substantially 150 mm above the ground surface and wherein the depth of the below ground portion is at least substantially 150mm, and an animal guard connected to the top of the shroud.