The Crossness Pumping Station, a Grade I listed structure located within Thames Water's Bexley treatment plant, was inaugurated in 1865 during a cholera epidemic in London. It emerged as a response to the dire sanitation situation exacerbated by the Great Stink of 1858. Sir Joseph Bazalgette, a key figure in the development of the sewer system, played a crucial role in the project's execution, which aimed to prevent further health crises. The establishment of Crossness was celebrated as a significant achievement in public health, while also providing thousands of jobs during its construction.
"Crossness Pumping Station was opened in 1865 amidst a cholera epidemic, marking a significant advancement in London's sanitation and public health efforts under Sir Joseph Bazalgette."
"The Great Stink of 1858 prompted government action to create a proper sewerage system, drastically improving conditions in Victorian London and reducing disease."
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