Greenwich pumping station
Greenwich Pumping Station, known until c. 1986 as Deptford Pumping Station, is a sewage pumping station in the London Borough of Greenwich built in 1865 to the east of Deptford Creek. It is part of the London sewerage system devised by Sir Joseph Bazalgette in the mid 19th century. Today operated by Thames Water, it is located on the western side of Norman Road, approximately 0.5 km (0.31 mi) south west of Greenwich town centre, on the eastern bank of Deptford Creek, around 0.5 km (0.31 mi) south of its confluence with the River Thames.
Greenwich pumping station | |
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Location in London Borough of Greenwich | |
General information | |
Status | In use |
Type | Pumping station |
Architectural style | Italianate |
Address | 101 Greenwich High Road |
Town or city | London |
Country | England |
Coordinates | 51°28′38″N 0°01′06″W |
Construction started | 1865 |
Design and construction | |
Engineer | Joseph Bazalgette |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Designated | 16 December 1988 |
Reference no. | 1213334 |
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