A well-preserved wildlife and bird sanctuary, Pearson’s Falls is located on more than 260 acres of native forest, including the 90-foot waterfall. The new building would be based near the Garden House and will feature composting toilets and a living roof. It will use the unique Clivus Multrum toilet system, becoming the only facility in western Carolina to use it. The facility will also be the only building in Polk County with a living roof, reports BlueRidgeNow.com.
Clivus Multrum toilet system is unique in a way that it is waterless and also provides a compost material that may be used as a fertilizer/soil conditioner over time. The composting toilets use aerobic decomposition to break waste products into stable compounds. The system employs a continuously operating fan which pulls air into the toilet fixture and out through a vent stack, allowing for an odourless bathroom.
The living roof would be composed of boxed units of plants. It would be designed as self-sustaining, except in times of drought. It will also offer insulation for the building, helping it to stay warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
The new building would be 13×13-foot and is composed of HardiPlank, a fiber/cement siding. It will feature two separate rooms with a changing table. The faucets and electricity of the building will be touchless. The building will not have air conditioning, and will be heated. A water fountain will be featured in front of the building, said BlueRidgeNow.com.
Construction of the new building is expected to complete within two to three months. The project has received a grant from the Polk County Community Foundation.
Pearson’s Falls Glen was named after Capt. Charles William Pearson, a railroad engineer and Civil War veteran.
