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Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Trench Cut through Rock
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Trench Cut through Rock
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Trench Cut through Rock
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Trench Cut through Rock

Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Trench Cut through Rock

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1899)
Attributed (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1852 - 1908)
Date1902-1903
Object NamePhotograph
ClassificationsEngineering
Dimensions15.2 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2012 by Mr Bob McGregor.
CopyrightOut of copyright
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS088171
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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.

Where going was easy, the sewer was reduced in size to save costs but where it cut through rocky ground (like here) it was the full size. The granite, gneiss and hornblende schist here was very jointy and it was more economical to use hand drilling techniques. The cuttings were 36 feet deep in places.
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Open Trench along Nigg Bay
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Open Trench along Nigg Bay
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Deep Trench Cut Through Rock
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Deep Trench Cut Through Rock
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Construction of Sewer Tunnel in Rock Trench
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Construction of Sewer Tunnel in Rock Trench
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Construction of the Penstock and Valve House
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Construction of the Penstock and Valve House
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Placing Outlet Pipe Section in Trench
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Placing Outlet Pipe Section in Trench
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Open Trench on Sinclair Road, Torry
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Open Trench on Sinclair Road, Torry
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, November 1902: First 336 ½ feet of Trench for Sea Ou…
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, November 1902: First 336 ½ feet of Trench for Sea Outlet
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workers Digging Trench
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workers Digging Trench
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Possibly Works Depot
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Possibly Works Depot
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Positioning Outlet Pipe Section in Trenc…
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: Positioning Outlet Pipe Section in Trench
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Looking out to Sea with Steam Crane
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Looking out to Sea with Steam Crane
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Looking across Outfall Pipe to Girdleness Lighthouse
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Looking across Outfall Pipe to Girdleness Lighthouse
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1903-1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Winter 1902-1903: Laying First 336 ½ feet of Sea Out…
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Winter 1902-1903: Laying First 336 ½ feet of Sea Outfall
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, 10 Ton Travelling Steam Crane
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, 10 Ton Travelling Steam Crane
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: 10 Ton Travelling Steam Crane on Sea Wal…
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Sea Outlet: 10 Ton Travelling Steam Crane on Sea Wall
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1903-1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Two Sewer Tunnel Openings
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Two Sewer Tunnel Openings
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Lining the Sewer Tunnel with Bricks
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Lining the Sewer Tunnel with Bricks
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Northern District Drainage, Links Sewer Trench 15th December 1906
Northern District Drainage, Links Sewer Trench 15th December 1906
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1906
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workers Lining St Fittick's Tunnel (south end) Sewer…
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workers Lining St Fittick's Tunnel (south end) Sewer with Bricks
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902-1903
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workers Digging St Fittick's Tunnel (north end)
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workers Digging St Fittick's Tunnel (north end)
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1902
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workforce and Equipment
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Workforce and Equipment
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Delivery of Pipe Sections by Steam Engine
Construction of Girdleness Outfall Scheme, Delivery of Pipe Sections by Steam Engine
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1905
Northern District Drainage, Sewer along South Bank of River Don
Northern District Drainage, Sewer along South Bank of River Don
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
c. 1907
Northern District Drainage, Links Sewer Tunnel, 23rd May 1907
Northern District Drainage, Links Sewer Tunnel, 23rd May 1907
Girdleness Outfall Scheme
1907