Thames Barrier Project

London, UK

Costain

Contracting


The Thames Barrier is a movable flood barrier in the River Thames. It is located between Silvertown and New Charlton, east of Central London.

The Barrier has been operational since 1984.

Involvement in the project included assisting with the sinking of the first sill section. The sill sections house the movable gates between the Barrier piers.
Client:
Greater London Council
Contractor:
Costain - HBM - Tarmac
Engineer:
Rendel, Palmer & Tritton
Year:
1979
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