... Tideway is the company delivering the Thames Tideway Tunnel, which will prevent millions of tonnes of sewage from entering the River Thames.
At this site, a 43 metre tunnel that will connect a combined sewage overflow (CSO) point under Putney Bridge to the new sewer – which is currently under construction to stop sewage overflowing into the river - was recently excavated using the machine. This CSO currently spills around 68,000m3 of raw sewage into the River Thames each year. ...
... With the work having to take place around the tidal movements of the River Thames, Putney project manager David Miles said: “The amount of strategic planning that went into this lift must be considered when we reflect on its success. From engineering, to traffic and logistics, and key stakeholder interface, the team remained focused on a positive result for all. ...
... When complete, the 25km Thames Tideway Tunnel will tackle the problem of sewage pollution in the River Thames, preventing the millions of tonnes of sewage that flow directly into the Thames every year. ...
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