J Water SRT - Aqua 50 (2001) 75-90

The Abbey Mills pumping station renewal project

B. Nithsdale, R. B. Manion

Thames Water Utilities, Engineering Division, Gainsborough House, Manor Farm Road, Reading, Berks, RG2 0JN, UK Tel: +44 (0)118 923 7313 Fax: +44 (0)118 923 7955 e-mail: Ben.Nithsdale@Thameswater.co.uk

Thames Water Utilities, Engineering Division, Gainsborough House, Manor Farm Road, Reading, Berks, RG2 0JN, UK

This paper describes the project to provide a major new sewage pumping station in east London with a highly innovative design of utilising very large submersible pumps. It covers the historical background to the project and the extensive hydraulic modelling carried out to develop the concept. Details are given of the engineering and architectural elements of the project which have led to substantial cost reductions, while addressing the environmental and heritage aspects of the site.

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