Slim Pickings is a combined sewer overflow in Manchester that outfalls to the River Medlock, and has some of the best brickwork I have seen. A 12-minute walk through some 2m RCP takes us to the brick overflow chamber.
Above this part of the chamber are several concrete levels, connected by ladders, leading to a manhole on the surface.
2 other sets of ladders provide access to the other side of a bisecting wall. This area consists of a stilling pond and a large, stepped tunnel.
The Work 6 interceptor sewer enters the chamber from a 9’ brick pipe.
Looking back down towards the bisecting wall and scumboard above.
Small penstock to regulate the flow.
2m outfall RCP leading to the River Medlock.
Above this part of the chamber are several concrete levels, connected by ladders, leading to a manhole on the surface.
2 other sets of ladders provide access to the other side of a bisecting wall. This area consists of a stilling pond and a large, stepped tunnel.
The Work 6 interceptor sewer enters the chamber from a 9’ brick pipe.
Looking back down towards the bisecting wall and scumboard above.
Small penstock to regulate the flow.
2m outfall RCP leading to the River Medlock.
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