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Precast concrete JLP01_09_781447
Peel Common Waste Water Treatment Works, Peel Common, Fareham, Hampshire. A view of large precast concrete units for the Browndown outfall of the Peel Common Sewage Works.
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 Construction Development Engineering Industry Outlet Sewage Waste Water
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This print captures a significant engineering feat from the 1970s - the precast concrete units of the Browndown outfall at Peel Common Waste Water Treatment Works in Fareham, Hampshire. The image showcases the massive scale of these units, which were part of the South Hampshire Main Drainage Scheme aimed at treating and disposing sewage. Laing Civil Engineering was entrusted with constructing this crucial infrastructure for the Southern Water Authority. The Browndown Outfall, a remarkable 1km long underwater culvert, served as a conduit to transport treated sewage from Peel Common Sewage Works. Laing also carried out the construction of this wastewater treatment facility. The outfall's construction involved linking sections together on the seabed like an interconnected chain. However, it is worth noting that before reaching this stage, a landward section was cast in-situ within a temporary cofferdam. This photograph not only highlights advancements in engineering but also sheds light on how industries like waste water management played an essential role in societal development during that era. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation in tackling environmental challenges head-on. A true historical gem preserved by A© Historic England Archive, this image offers us valuable insights into our past and reminds us of how far we have come in terms of sustainable development and responsible waste management practices.
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