Work began on the construction on Wanlip Sewage Works in December 1958. The entire site had to be coffer-dammed with sheet piling before excavation, due to the proximity of the River Soar. The initial contract included the construction of three aeration tank units with 36 pockets, and one aeration tank with 18 pockets. Also incorporated in each unit were four separating tanks. A return sludge pump house, effluent outfall, pipelines and a permanent access road were also constructed as part of this contract. After completion in mid 1961, the Company were awarded a further contract for the power and pumphouse substructure.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.
This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black and White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Mid 20th Century Sewage Works, Industrial Heritage
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