Thames Tideway Tunnel

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Thames Tideway Tunnel
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• Of all the things that have sparked the curiosity
  of Londoners this summer, none is more impactful
  than the Thames tideway tunnel (Harry and Meghan,
  sorry guys). To be fair, the Thames Tideway
  Tunnel news has been making waves for a while now
  and continues to interest Londoners of all ages.
  Unless youve been living under a rock, you must
  have come across talk about the new tunnel in
  London and how its going to breathe fresh life
  into the Thames. Read on if you want to know more
  about the tunnel and why its so important for
  the city of London and the River Thames.
• Before we delve into the importance of the Thames
  tunnel to London, lets look at some numbers. The
  Thames Tideway Tunnel is a sewer thats 15 miles
  long, up to 65 metres deep and seven metres wide
  (which is equal to three London buses placed
  side-by-side). Also known as the super sewer,
  the tunnel is being bored (dug using a machine)
  under the Thames river and is designed to ease
  the burden off the Victorian era sewage system.
• Here is the Thames Tideway Tunnel map. As you can
  see, it traces most of the rivers path.

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• Why is it Needed ?
• As mentioned previously, Londons existing
  sewerage system that dates to Victorian times is
  still chugging along comfortably. However, it was
  constructed for the requirements of a different
  period and a far smaller population. The Thames
  tunnel, on the other hand, will be a shot in the
  arm for the citys existing sewer system and make
  it more efficient while protecting the Thames.
• What are its benefits?
• Most importantly, the Thames Tideway Tunnel will
  result in a cleaner Thames a Thames that will be
  safer for you and your family to enjoy without
  worrying about illnesses and infections. The
  London tunnel project will also restore the
  rivers standing as among the prime nursing areas
  for species inhabiting the North Sea. A sustained
  fish population will directly benefit water birds
  and as a Londoner, you can hope for more regular
  sightings of dolphins, porpoises and even seals
  in the Thames.

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