Sidedraught Induction - Re-visited.
WB was keen to hit up some more Manchester drains, so we headed on over to Sidedraught Induction, a culverted section of the Gore Brook & CSO
Although it was raining, the levels were fine, so wellies it was
The first obstacle was the metal grille at the Infall
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Once in, a short section of RCP leads to a larger brick tunnel before it splits into 2 smaller brick arches
We headed up the right hand side as the left hand section was blocked with even more debris since I last paid the place a visit some 12 months ago
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Along the way a set of steps and a concrete side passage
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Leading to a multi-level inspection chamber
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Eventually the brick tunnel joins back up with it's twin, leading to a larger brick chamber
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Further downstream on the right hand side is a protruding 5ft RCP
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Which leads into a fairly large overflow chamber
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With ladder access locked, it's a case of a quick climb up to the rather large CSO chamber
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Looking down, the sewerfresh flows through. I was tempted to climb down again but my foot wasn't up to it and I didn't fancy getting stuck!
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Rusted Penstock Controls for diverting the sewer
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After what seemed like an age we climbed back down and headed out
Continuing downstream, a variety of transitions eventually leads to the Outfall
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Thanks for looking :thumb
