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Twin hulled barge JLP01_10_05466
Woolston, City of Southampton. A twin hull barge being towed down river from Woolston, Hampshire, for use in the construction of the Peel Common Sewage Works outfall at Browndown.
Laing Civil Engineering were contracted to construct the Browndown Outfall for the Southern Water Authority, as part of the South Hampshire Main Drainage Scheme for the treatment and disposal of sewage. Browndown Outfall is a 1km long underwater culvert which transports treated sewage from Peel Common Sewage Works, another contract carried out by Laing. The outfall was built in sections which were linked together in a chain on the seabed. The landward section of the outfall was cast in-situ in a temporary cofferdam
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© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1970s Boat River Transport Water Barge
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This print captures the Twin Hulled Barge JLP01_10_05466 as it gracefully glides down the river from Woolston, Hampshire. The barge's purpose? To assist in the construction of the Peel Common Sewage Works outfall at Browndown. Laing Civil Engineering, entrusted with this significant project by the Southern Water Authority, was responsible for building the Browndown Outfall as part of the South Hampshire Main Drainage Scheme. This scheme aimed to treat and dispose of sewage effectively in the region. The Browndown Outfall itself is an impressive 1km long underwater culvert that transports treated sewage from Peel Common Sewage Works. To accomplish this feat, Laing constructed sections of the outfall which were then meticulously linked together on the seabed like a chain. Additionally, a landward section was cast in-situ within a temporary cofferdam. The photograph showcases not only remarkable engineering prowess but also highlights transportation and journey elements through its depiction of waterways and boats. It offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in Southampton's history during the 1970s. Preserved by Historic England Archive, this image serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication towards improving sanitation infrastructure for communities' well-being while harmoniously coexisting with nature's beauty along riverside landscapes.
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