So the Japanese Emperor is a a big fan of the River Thames and on his stage visit to the UK asked to see the Thames Barrier.
It is indeed an impressive feat of engineering, but the sad truth is it needs massively upgrading if it to continue to protect London in the near future.
It’s not designed to be used 50 times a year, but that is already happening. It could wear out by 2030 at the current rate. To upgrade it to last till 2100 will cost at least £16 billion. But politicians are asleep 💤
Juggling With Eggs
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