Our Acton Storm Tanks site is where the super sewer begins on the western section of the Tideway project. 

Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Rachel has finished tunnelling the western 7km section of the super sewer after breaking into the shaft at Tideway’s site in Acton in September 2020. TBM Rachel first arrived in London in November 2017 and began tunnelling in May 2019.

The team are now carrying out the secondary lining of the tunnel - this is where we add an additional layer of concrete to the inside of the tunnel. It ensures a smooth and consistent finish. Our Tunnel Vision series on YouTube provides an insight into what's happening across the project and includes an episode that provides more information on the  process secondary lining. You can watch the video here.

• Monday to Friday 08:00 to 18:00

• Saturday: 08:00 to 13:30

There is a 1-hour mobilisation period before and after these times

The most recent CLWG for the Acton Storm Tanks site was held on Tuesday 5 April 2022. The presentation can be viewed below. The date for the next meeting will be shared in due course. 

• 05 April 2022 - CLWG drop in presentation
• 20 July 2021 - CLWG drop in presentation  
• 27 January 2021 - CLWG Minutes
  27 January 2021 - CLWG Presentation
• 29 September 2020 - CLWG Minutes
  29 September 2020 - CLWG Presentation

If you are interested in finding out more about our community liaison working group please email GetInvolved@tideway.london. 

Our Acton team are committed to managing our works and mitigating any impacts. Examples of measures we currently have in place include:

• Hoarding along our site boundary
• Using specialist equipment which helps reduce vibration in the area
• Restricting movements of vehicles outside of working hours
• Keeping within the noise and vibration limits set by the London Borough of Ealing

• Call our 24 hour helpdesk 08000 30 80 80 or email [email protected]
• Take a moment to read the latest updates on the noticeboards on our hoardings
• Join our regular Community Liaison Working Group meetings, to attend the meetings or receive the minutes and presentations from past meetings, email [email protected]

You can also follow our progress and see what we're doing in our local communities on: 

• Twitter 
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube

Acton Storm Tanks will continue to be a site operated by Thames Water, there will be no public access.

Artist Sarah Staton has been commissioned by Tideway to create a series of three freestanding sculptures in cast stone and bronze, located at Acton Storm Tanks adjacent to the Canham Road boundary. Read more here.