Bullhassocks Pumping Station, near Westwoodside
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Bullhassocks Pumping Station, near Westwoodside
Image: © Paul Harrop Taken: 25 Oct 2016
The pumping station, operated by the Environment Agency, is at the start of the South Engine Drain, and is on the site of a steam powered station which was later upgraded to a diesel pump, then to two electric pumps enabling it to discharge 330 tons of water per minute. It was originally designed to handle water from the South Idle drains, but prior to 1970 also had to pump water from the Folly Drain.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.507174
Longitude
-0.897915