2008

TL3503 : Cheshunt Reservoir South

taken 16 years ago, near to Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, England

Cheshunt Reservoir South
Cheshunt Reservoir South
Water shortage, what water shortage.

This is Cheshunt Reservoir South after Thames Water sold it, one of six since 2000.

Built in 1836 it apparently wasn't used despite the obvious need for it, and had become a fishing and wildlife lake.

It has now been filled in and is planned to be used for housing, which was not a popular decision locally. Of course the obvious question is - don't these extra houses need water from somewhere ?.

This picture was taken from the bridge over the New River (opened in 1613), which supplies water to London.

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TL3503, 59 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Talisman   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 5 May, 2008   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 5 May, 2008
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 354 033 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:42.7690N 0:2.4860W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TL 354 035
View Direction
SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
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