Sidedraught Induction, Re-visited - March 2011.

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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




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




Along the way a set of steps and a concrete side passage




Leading to a multi-level inspection chamber




Eventually the brick tunnel joins back up with it's twin, leading to a larger brick chamber




Further downstream on the right hand side is a protruding 5ft RCP




Which leads into a fairly large overflow chamber




With ladder access locked, it's a case of a quick climb up to the rather large CSO chamber




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!




Rusted Penstock Controls for diverting the sewer




After what seemed like an age we climbed back down and headed out

Continuing downstream, a variety of transitions eventually leads to the Outfall




Thanks for looking

[MJS]

Sweet, this requires smoke bombs and fluoro's I think

[Clough]

Nice one

[Nicola]

Just fab!

[BA]

Great pics

[Rochester]

Excellent once again...

[Krypton]

Awesome

[Rebel]

Superb mate