King Charles visited the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, celebrating its completion. The tunnel, which has been fully operational since August 2022, greatly reduces sewage discharge into the Thames by preventing 500,000 tonnes of sewage annually. Built over eight years by 20,000 workers at a cost of £4.5bn, it spans 25km and is designed to manage excess rainwater effectively. The King's visit highlighted the importance of such infrastructure in enhancing urban environmental management.
The King expressed that a "humongous horror" of rain would inevitably come, highlighting how the Thames Tideway Tunnel manages rainwater effectively.
Tideway stated that the 'super sewer' will reduce sewage pollution into the river by 95%, a significant achievement for environmental protection.
This project, costing £4.5bn and involving 20,000 workers over eight years, is pivotal in combating Londonâs sewage problems.
The tunnel, at 7.2m in diameter, is comparable to three London double-decker buses, showcasing the scale of this engineering marvel.
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