Girdleness Outfall Works River Dee Tunnel - Hydraulic Shield 12th April 1905
AssociatedAssociated with
Peter Tawse
(Angus, Scotland, 1855 - 1907)
AssociatedAssociated with
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
(Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1899)
AttributedAttributed to
George Washington Wilson and Company
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1852 - 1908)
Date1905
Object NamePhotograph
ClassificationsEngineering
Dimensions24 x 28.8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Bob McGregor.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS088144
About MeThe Girdleness Outfall Scheme was the centrepiece of a farsighted plan to address the sanitary requirements for the growing city of Aberdeen in the early 20th century. These original photographs capture the scope of this impressive engineering project, the results of which are still in use today.Tunnelling under the river started from the Torry side using a hydraulic shield similar to those used in the building of the London Underground. Compressed air was used due to the danger of flooding, which had been a problem during the sinking of the Torry shaft. Electric light was used to avoid burning up the workers' oxygen and a telephone line and a medical station were provided in case of decompression sickness.
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1903-1905
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
