In an ambitious bid to transform the centuries-old, creaky sewage system of London, Tideway, a private utility company, has been spearheading the construction of an enormous subterranean tunnel beneath the heart of the city. A 15.5-mile-long concrete pipe, this ‘Super Sewer’ might be a testament to the advancement of urban infrastructure development. From Victorian Ingenuity to Modern-Day Challenge London’s antiquated sewage system, a vestige of the Victorian era, was masterminded by the brilliant engineer, Joseph Bazalgette. Designed to serve a population of 4.5 million, this infrastructure now groans under the strain of over nine million Londoners, causing frequent discharge of … Continue reading Reengineering the ‘Great Stink’: A Look into the London City’s Massive Super Sewer