The Thames Barrier

Building The barrier

                                                               

                           

The BarrierI have paddled here!

                                       

Assemby of Thames Barrier Trunnions at Port Clarance

How The Barrier WorksBasically the barrier

is a series of ten separate movable gates positioned

end-to-end across the river. Each gate

is pivoted and supported between concrete piers that

house the operating equipment

The gate in the middle of this view has been raised to the maintenance position; a barge can be seen in the foreground

Operating the Barrier

What of the Future?