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Thames Barrier is planned.
1970 - Familypedia


The Thames Barrier - 21st Century Challenges - Royal Geographical Society with IBG



Environment Agency - The Thames Barrier

The Thames Barrier is one of the largest movable flood barriers in the world. The Environment Agency runs and maintains the Thames Barrier as well as the capital’s other flood defences.
The barrier spans 520 metres across the River Thames near Woolwich, and it protects 125 square kilometres of central London from flooding caused by tidal surges.
It became operational in 1982 and has 10 steel gates that can be raised into position across the River Thames. When raised, the main gates stand as high as a five-storey building and as wide as the opening of Tower Bridge. Each main gate weighs 3,300 tonnes.

The Qureshi Report » Thames Barrier closed for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant


BBC - London - Entertainment - The Thames Barrier




Thames Barrier project wins ICE London Heritage Award
http://www.halcrow.com/News/2011-news-archive/Thames-Barrier-project-wins-ICE-London-Heritage-Award/