Tower Bridge Fire Suppression | London

Tower Bridge Fire Suppression

LONDON

Year:        2023 - Current
Cost:        £4.5m
Sector:    Heritage
Client:     City of London Corporation / City Bridge Foundation

Tower Bridge is a Grade I Listed structure and one of London’s most recognisable landmarks. It is a bascule and suspension bridge built between 1886 and 1894, designed by Horace Jones and engineered by John Wolfe Barry. The bridge is owned and maintained by the City Bridge Foundation.

Leadenhall are providing project management and employer’s agent services for an essential project to renew and expand the coverage of the fire sprinkler and gas suppression systems to safeguard this historic landmark. With over 800 bridge lifts annually, Tower Bridge serves as both a functional crossing for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles and a popular museum attraction, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Leadenhall are working closely with the City of London Corporation and the City Bridge Foundation to ensure that the project is delivered smoothly and without disruption to the operation of the bridge..

COLLABORATORS

City Bridge Trust | OFR Consultants | AECOM | Turleys | Baily Garner | Emmaus