RA Dalton Success Stories
RA Dalton Ltd are the Klargester number one accredited installer covering the whole of the UK.
The pumped route to mains sewer
Through the field, down the lane and across the road
The aim of all projects undertaken by R A Dalton is to supply a sustainable, long term solution to handle the waste management on site, the scope in which we carry out the work is dependent on the requirements for each job.
Each proposal we provide is on the basis of delivering a compliant wastewater solution that achieves conformity with all relevant rules, regulations and guidelines. Due to the ever-increasing availability of the mains drainage network and following the criteria set out in the 2020 General Binding Rules we are finding the requirement to connect to mains sewer becoming a lot more prevalent.
A recent project we undertook in the North Riding of Yorkshire required a new package pump station to be installed to connect to the mains sewer.
Klargester PU1825TG package pump station
The Klargester PU1825TG package pump station was selected to suit the visitor centre; working alongside Klargester to ensure the unit was designed correctly and fit for purpose.
The estimated daily flow was calculated using the British Water flows and loads 4, this was based on suiting 200 café covers, 100 additional WC users and 5 no. day staff, therefore the volume was calculated to be circa 4.45m3 per day.
Another factor that needs to be taken into consideration, is the distance and lift of the required pump station, for this site the waste would be travelling 280 metres over a static lift of 4 metres. Our initial budget quotation was based on an assumed depth of the mains sewer, once we had received the approval to proceed with the works, we were able to attain the sewer maps which confirmed the depth where we would be connecting at.
Another requirement for this site was that chemical dosing needed to be installed to prevent septicity entering the mains sewer.
Connection to mains sewer
The new connection location was located within the highway and the route of the rising main needed to cover over 280 metres through the field, down the lane and across the road.
When looking at this kind of project we understand that there is a likelihood that additional surveys may need to be undertaken such as radar surveys to confirm whether the works are likely to have an impact on existing services in the area and also further clarification on where the utilities are.
All applications, licenses and service plans were compiled by R A Dalton to ensure an effective installation with due care and attention taken for the surrounding area. The full project was undertaken by R A Dalton from the initial site visits, application process and even the groundworks – rest assured if you choose R A Dalton we will handle all elements of your connection to mains sewer application.
RA Dalton Opens New Rookhope Office
County Durham wastewater specialist RA Dalton has relocated members of its finance and accounts team to a new office at Unit 1, Rookhope Business Centre.
The move sees Accounts Manager Katie Jackson and her colleagues take up residence in the dedicated office space as the family-run company continues to expand its workforce and nationwide operations.
The Rookhope premises provide valuable additional space for the growing department while keeping the team in the heart of Weardale, close to RA Dalton’s Cowshill head office.
From a local family business to a national employer
Founded in 2003, RA Dalton has grown from a small local family business into a nationwide employer with more than 100 staff across the UK.
The company supplies, installs, services and maintains sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, pump stations and other off-mains drainage systems, working with homeowners, businesses, developers and organisations throughout the UK; providing support at every stage of the wastewater process.
Supporting a growing nationwide business
RA Dalton’s finance and accounts team play a vital role in supporting the company’s day-to-day activities across the UK. As the company has grown, so too has the volume and complexity of the work carried out behind the scenes.
The new office creates a dedicated working environment for the team. Colleagues can collaborate closely and continue to deliver an efficient service to customers, suppliers and other departments across the business.
The finance department continues to grow from strength to strength. RA Dalton recently recruited a new Accounts Receivable Coordinator, who joins the team at its new Rookhope base. This latest appointment is another key part of the company’s wider strategy to strengthen its internal operations and ensure it has the people and systems that support continued development.
Continued investment in Weardale
While RA Dalton now works with domestic and commercial customers across the UK, the company has retained strong links to Weardale. The decision to establish the finance team in Rookhope allows the business to create additional space without moving this important function away from the local area.
The new office demonstrates RA Dalton’s continued commitment to County Durham and the rural communities surrounding its original Cowshill headquarters, while bringing new professional employment opportunities to rural County Durham. This will help people build their careers without needing to travel to one of the region’s larger towns or cities.
RA Dalton has continued to invest in its people, premises, equipment and services as demand has increased. The new Rookhope office is the latest stage in that growth: providing Katie and the wider team space to support the business as it moves forward.
The finance team’s new address is Unit 1, Rookhope Business Centre, Rookhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 2DA.
