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Newman's Sluice

 
   

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Newman's Sluice - Sluice in operation - Video 1
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Newman's Sluice - Sluice in operation - Video 2
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Newman's Sluice - Sluice in operation - Video 3

 

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Atkins - the official engineering design services provider for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
 
View looking upstream on gates during site testing and commissioning. Gate 2 is open slightly.
View looking upstream on gates during site testing and commissioning. Gate 2 is open slightly.

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View looking upstream on gates during site testing and commissioning. Gate 2 is open slightly.
A view of one of the stainless steel gates from the downstream side. The gate is fully closed.
View on working platforms looking East across the river. Site lighting requirements were specified by Atkins.
     
View of site looking downstream. The water level in this pound is controlled by the opening and closing of the gates.
View along working platforms, looking west during site testing and commissioning.
The Rotork actuator and gearbox combination connected to the end of the winch shaft. Bespoke guarding around the winch drum can be seen in black.
     
Plan view of the guide channels and guide wheels. The staunch tube sealing system up the side of the gate can be seen to the right.
A gate in its fully raised (maintenance) position during site testing and commissioning.
A view upstream of the fully commissioned gates during low flow (all gates are closed)
     
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