Thames Barrier - Wikipedia
The Thames Barrier is a retractable barrier system built to protect the floodplain of most of Greater London from exceptionally high tides and storm surges moving up from the North Sea. It has been operational since 1982.
The Thames Barrier - GOV.UK
Apr 25, 2014 · The Thames Barrier is one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world. The Environment Agency runs and maintains the Thames Barrier as well as London’s other flood defences. You can:
How does the Thames Barrier stop London flooding? - BBC News
Feb 11, 2014 · The barrier, built in 1982 on the Thames on the eastern side of the capital at Woolwich, was designed to protect 48 sq miles (125 sq km) of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.
London's Thames Barrier marks 40th anniversary - BBC
May 8, 2024 · London's flood defence walls will need to be 50cm (20in) higher in the future to protect against climate change, officials have said as they marked 40 years of the Thames Barrier.
protecting London and the Thames Estuary for 40 years - GOV.UK
Today (Wednesday 8 May 2024) marks the fortieth anniversary of the garlanded opening ceremony for the Thames Barrier, one of the largest movable barriers in the world. It continues to provide...
40 years of the Thames Barrier: Protecting London from flooding …
May 8, 2024 · In infrastructure terms, the Thames Barrier is one of the largest movable barriers in the world that protects the Greater London floodplain against high tides and surge storms travelling down the Thames Estuary from the North Sea.
The Thames Barrier: London's Moveable Flood Defense
Operational since 1982, the Thames Barrier was built to protect the densely populated floodplains to the west from floods associated with exceptionally high tides and storm surges. A simple cross-sectional diagram showing how the six rising sector flood gates of the barrier operate.
Thames Barrier Information Centre - Visit Greenwich
The Thames Barrier, one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world, spans 520 metres across the Thames, near Woolwich. Its ten, movable steel gates protect 125 square kilometres of central London from tidal-surge flooding.
All you need to know about London's Thames Barrier on its 40th ...
May 8, 2024 · Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of London’s Thames Barrier, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on May 8, 1984, steadfastly protecting the capital for over four decades. The barrier has...
The Thames Barrier – A Brief History – Protecting London From the …
Oct 23, 2019 · The barrier was designed and built to keep parts of Greater London from flooding in the case of storm surges or incredibly high tides coming from the North Sea. It is an incredible feat of modern engineering that’s functions and history are worth exploring.