Bekesbourne Street

The Bekesbourne Street project has been successfully completed as part of the construction work needed for the super sewer. Excess flows within the Holloway Storm Relief Sewer now divert into the Thames Water sewer network rather than legally discharging into the River Thames.

An innovative ‘Tideflex valve’, a new type of overflow mechanism has been installed at the overflow point from the Holloway Storm Relief Sewer.

A weir chamber has been constructed beneath Bekesbourne Street to connect with the Holloway Storm Relief Sewer. The flap valve within the weir chamber is an additional safety measure that is able to control the flows within the sewer and protect members of the workforce when they are inside the sewer.

As part of the project, a new vent column and monitoring kiosk have been installed. The team has donated a noticeboard for use by the local community and has provided an information plaque about the project. Additionally, new LED lighting has been attached to buildings to improve night security, and residents' parking bays have been restored along the road. Eight large trees are now in leaf and have adapted well to their new surroundings. 

During the course of the project, the team happily succeeded in gaining the top score for their customer engagement as part of the 'Considerate Constructors Scheme'.