Lots Road Pumping Station
Lots Road Pumping Station was constructed to pump sewage from the local network to Beckton. In storm conditions, storm water was pumped into the adjacent River Thames. Major works have been undertaken such that storm water will now be pumped to an interception chamber, and thence to a large shaft and into the Thames Tideway Tunnel - the 'Super Sewer'. The tunnel takes wastewater to Beckton via Abbey Mills for treatment before discharge back into the environment. Normal (non-storm) sewage flow will still go to Beckton via the Low Level 1 sewer.[1]
1899 'A very large gas-engine plant, probably the largest in existence, is about to be installed at the Lot's-road Pumping Station of the London County Council. The plant which is to be supplied by Messrs. Crossley Brothers, Limited, of Manchester, will consist of eight double-cylinder horizontal gas engines, four being rated at 260 indicated horsepower each, and four at 210 indicated horse-power each. There will further be four small engines of 5 indicated horse-power each, combined with air compressors and hydraulic pumps. The working agent is to be coal gas.'[2]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ [1] Cremorne Wharf Depot Site and Community Engagement Update
- ↑ Engineering 1899/01/13