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
Location in London Borough of Greenwich
General information
StatusIn use
TypePumping station
Architectural styleItalianate
Address101 Greenwich High Road
Town or cityLondon
CountryEngland
Coordinates51°28′38″N 0°01′06″W
Construction started1865
Design and construction
EngineerJoseph Bazalgette
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated16 December 1988
Reference no.1213334
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