As the busiest period begins to ease, Richard Braid, Managing Director at Cistermiser explains why now is the time for holiday park operators to take stock of their washroom facilities and plan improvements for the months ahead.
After a busy season, operators have a valuable opportunity to assess how facilities have performed under pressure and identify where improvements could be made before guests return in force and washrooms should be firmly on that list.
High footfall can expose ageing or inefficient equipment, from unreliable flushing and leaking fittings to taps and urinals using more water than necessary. Left unaddressed, these issues can increase water consumption and running costs, as well as affect the guest experience.
Rather than waiting for equipment to fail, now is the time to identify priorities and plan upgrades for quieter periods.
Modern water management technology can make a significant difference. Sensor-controlled taps can prevent unnecessary water use, while intelligent urinal controls and efficient toilet flushing systems can reduce consumption without compromising performance.
It is an approach already used elsewhere in the leisure sector. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction in Windermere, which can welcome up to 1,200 visitors a day during summer, used its winter downtime to refurbish its male, female and accessible toilets, with reducing water and energy consumption among the considerations for the project.
For holiday park operators, the principle is the same. Taking stock now creates time to plan improvements, tackle inefficiencies and make the most of quieter periods for refurbishment. Review now, plan ahead and use the opportunity to reopen better than before.
For more information on water-saving solutions and how Cistermiser can help, visit www.cistermiser.co.uk
