Gaynes Park Case Study

About the Project

Gaynes Park is a thriving wedding venue that has grown significantly in popularity in recent years. Set in a picturesque rural location, the venue offers a stunning setting for events but faces one practical challenge – it is not connected to the mains sewage network. Instead, it relies on on-site wastewater treatment, with treated effluent safely discharged back into the environment.

Due to the venue’s increasing success and higher visitor numbers, the existing sewage treatment plant had reached capacity and was no longer able to handle the volume of waste being produced. Owls Hall were approached to provide a solution that would meet both the immediate and future needs of the venue.

Challenges and Objectives

The main challenge was to design and install a treatment system capable of managing higher volumes of wastewater, while also maintaining high standards of environmental compliance. In addition, any solution had to fit seamlessly into the rural setting of Gaynes Park, ensuring minimal disruption to the day-to-day business and no negative impact on the guest experience.

Objectives included:

• Delivering a system with reliable and stable effluent quality.
• Ensuring the system operated quietly, in keeping with the tranquil countryside surroundings.
• Keeping energy usage and running costs as efficient as possible.
• Designing a system that could accommodate the venue’s future growth.
• Installing the new system with minimal disruption to the business and its clients.

Results

After assessing the site, Owls Hall recommended and installed a KEE Nudisc 09HR Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) system, chosen for its suitability and efficiency. RBCs provide:

1. Stable effluent quality thanks to natural flow balancing, which steadily feeds bacteria growing on rotating discs.
2. Low noise levels as they do not require active aeration via air blowers — an essential factor for a rural hospitality venue.
3. Energy efficiency, making them cost-effective for larger applications.

To further enhance treatment, a sludge return pump was included. This allows excess sludge and clean water from the final chamber to be recycled back to the start of the plant. The process dilutes incoming waste and reduces ammonia concentrations, improving treatment performance.

The installation was completed smoothly and with minimal disruption to Gaynes Park’s operations. The venue now benefits from a robust, efficient, and future-proof wastewater treatment system.