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Latest news
Water experts vote in favour of Thames Tunnel super sewer
Water experts from across London last week rejected suggestions that controlling rainwater near source is a better way of controlling sewage discharges into the River Thames than Thames Water’s £4.1bn Thames Tunnel.
Thames Tunnel chief opponent stands down as council leader
Hammersmith and Fulham Council leader and vocal opponent of Thames Water’s Thames Tunnel super sewer Stephen Greenhalgh has announced that he intends to stand down.
Thames Tunnel to target Asian contractors
Thames Water hopes to attract bids from Asian contractors when the Thames Tunnel project is put out to tender to improve the value of the scheme.
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Thames Tunnel gets Bazalgette family support
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Thames Tunnel costs rise again to hit £4.1bn
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Battle lines drawn over Thames Tunnel
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Thames Water strikes back at Thames Tunnel critics
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Thames Tunnel mega-sewer a ‘rushed’ decision
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Thames Tunnel is a Victorian drainage solution, experts claim
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Independent commission slams Thames Tunnel mega-sewer plans
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Independent commission to conclude on Thames Tunnel in coming weeks
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Thames Tunnel second consultation set to allay fears
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Excavation of first Lee Tunnel shaft completed
Picture stories
Picture gallery: Massive machine positioned for Lee Tunnel
An 8m diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM) was yesterday lowered into a vast shaft, the deepest structure in London, in preparation to start work creating the 6.4km long Lee Tunnel.
Features
Special report: Fundamental issues at heart of super sewer
The debate about the proposed £4.1bn Thames Tunnel mega sewer is growing ever more politicised. NCE talks to the experts for and against the controversial super sewer.
Tunnels: A major project round up
Record breaking tunnels are being designed and built across the globe. NCE is tracking the progress of them all at its online major projects hub.
Thames Rescue
Billed as the largest water infrastructure project in the northern hemisphere, the London Tideway Tunnels aim to massively reduce sewage discharge into the rivers Thames and Lee. Alexandra Wynne talks to the man in charge of delivery.
comprising the construction of mega sewage storage tunnels the Lee Tunnel and the proposed Thames Tunnel, as well as upgrades to five major sewage treatment works in London
- Relevant links:
- Thames Water website
- Thames Tunnel consultation website
- Project video
Jo Stimpson
jo.stimpson@emap.com
020 7728 4544
Comment
Big projects must win public and political backing
News this week that the House of Commons Transport Select Committee has given its influential blessing to plans for the controversial High Speed 2 (HS2) project must be seen as a challenge to the industry. The challenge, of course, is around deliverability.
Viewpoint: Out of the shadows into the spotlight
Long in the shadows of public consciousness, London Tideway Tunnels are finally emerging into the spotlight, says head of London Tideway Tunnels Phil Stride
Martin's blog: sewer flooding is a major issue
My view is that a good deal of underground drainage systems are going to be severely challenged in future if UK is now to experience frequent intense rainfall as we have seen recently.Martin Knights is president of the International Tunnelling Association
