'Pipe-jacking' Machine Successfully Removed from Under Putney Bridge
Crowds gather at weekend to see digger 'lifted and shifted' by giant crane
The pipe-jacking machine is raised above Putney Bridge
Over the past two months a small digger called a pipe-jacking machine had been used to dig a 43 metre tunnel connecting a sewage overflow point under Putney Bridge to the new super sewer.
After that was completed, the bridge was partly closed to allow a large crane to remove the digger from the site.
Tideway is the company delivering the Thames Tideway Tunnel, or super sewer which will prevent millions of tonnes of sewage from entering the River Thames.
The crane “lifted and shifted” the pipe-jacking machine from the foreshore onto a lorry, where it was then driven to begin life on another construction project.
Site staff were also on hand to answer questions about the project from curious onlookers.
With the work having to take place around the tidal movements of the river Thames, Putney Project Manager David Miles said: “The amount of strategic planning that went into this lift must be considered when we reflect on its success. From engineering, to traffic and logistics, and key stakeholder interface, the team remained focused on a positive result for all.
“The community were also out in force to witness the event, where we fielded many questions on Tideway overall, as well as the scope we were delivering. “
With the lift complete, Putney Bridge was re-opened to all traffic.
On this side of the Thames, the next Carnwath Road Riverside Community Liaison Working Group meeting will be held on Monday 6 April from 7pm -9pm, at St Matthew's Church in Wandsworth Bridge Road.
You can see the the minutes and presentation from the last CLWG here:
8 October 2019 - CLWG Presentation
If you are interested in finding out more about the community liaison working group email getinvolved@tideway.london.
February 5, 2020