View Of The Strand Gasworks From Marina Heights
View Of The Strand Gasworks From Marina Heights
The Gillingham Gas and Coke Company was established in 1837. The gas works were built on Rolls Bridge Lane, which later became known as Gas House Lane and is now referred to as Cemetery Road. Initially, there was just one gas holder installed, but a second one was constructed during the 1890s to accommodate growing needs.
A gas holder, commonly referred to as a gasometer, is a sizable vessel used for storing natural gas or town gas (which includes coal gas and, in the past, water gas) at pressures close to atmospheric levels and at ambient temperatures. The size of the container adjusts according to the amount of gas stored, with pressure generated by the weight of a movable cap. Large gas holders typically have a volume of around 50,000 cubic metres and feature structures with a diameter of 60 metres.
Nowadays, gas holders are primarily utilized for balancing purposes, ensuring that gas pipelines operate within a safe pressure range, rather than for the actual storage of gas for future use.
Plans are underway to redevelop the former gasworks for 500 residential units, a supermarket, and a care home with 150 units. The project is being led by Blueberry Developments Estates, a developer based in Kent. Additionally, the development will include a smaller replacement depot for SGN, featuring purpose-built offices and training facilities. Other proposed enhancements consist of extra commercial space, improvements to the roads, and a new clubhouse for Segas Sailing Club, which is situated on the site.
Although specifics regarding the housing are not yet available, the developer suggests constructing buildings that could reach heights of up to 17 storeys. Once characterized by its iconic gas holders, the site, bordered by Gillingham Marina and Pier Road, has seen a gradual reduction in activity in recent years.
The modern development known as The Hamptons is situated on Pier Road. It comprises 11 contemporary flats built after 1980, 12 flats of unknown age, and an additional address of an unspecified kind. The energy efficiency of the homes in The Hamptons has been evaluated through Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys for 11 properties, with the majority receiving a rating of B. The closest station to The Hamptons is Gillingham (Kent) station, which is 1.1 kilometres away. Data from the Environment Agency indicates that the flood risk in this region is classified as very low. The latest census gathered information on whether residents owned or rented their homes. In the vicinity of The Hamptons, 50.4% of properties are privately rented, while 25.6% are privately owned with a mortgage. According to the most recent census in 2021, the average age of residents in the area around The Hamptons was 33.6, with 22 being the most frequently occurring age.
Gillingham is a town located in Kent, England, which is part of a conurbation that includes the nearby towns of Chatham, Rochester, Strood, and Rainham. It is the largest town within the Medway borough and had a population of 108,785 in 2020.
The town developed along the route from Brompton, where military barracks are situated, to the railway station, resulting in a linear expansion. Nearby was a road that followed the shoreline, connecting The Strand and the small village of Gillingham Green. Eventually, communities emerged along the main road - Watling Street - which served as a turnpike connecting Chatham to Dover. All these communities eventually combined to form what is now known as Gillingham.
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/35024/284683/Gillingha...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_holder
futuremedway.co.uk/gasworks-at-the-strand-gillingham-earm...
www.bricksandlogic.co.uk/place/building/the-hamptons-pier...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillingham,_Kent
View Of The Strand Gasworks From Marina Heights
View Of The Strand Gasworks From Marina Heights
The Gillingham Gas and Coke Company was established in 1837. The gas works were built on Rolls Bridge Lane, which later became known as Gas House Lane and is now referred to as Cemetery Road. Initially, there was just one gas holder installed, but a second one was constructed during the 1890s to accommodate growing needs.
A gas holder, commonly referred to as a gasometer, is a sizable vessel used for storing natural gas or town gas (which includes coal gas and, in the past, water gas) at pressures close to atmospheric levels and at ambient temperatures. The size of the container adjusts according to the amount of gas stored, with pressure generated by the weight of a movable cap. Large gas holders typically have a volume of around 50,000 cubic metres and feature structures with a diameter of 60 metres.
Nowadays, gas holders are primarily utilized for balancing purposes, ensuring that gas pipelines operate within a safe pressure range, rather than for the actual storage of gas for future use.
Plans are underway to redevelop the former gasworks for 500 residential units, a supermarket, and a care home with 150 units. The project is being led by Blueberry Developments Estates, a developer based in Kent. Additionally, the development will include a smaller replacement depot for SGN, featuring purpose-built offices and training facilities. Other proposed enhancements consist of extra commercial space, improvements to the roads, and a new clubhouse for Segas Sailing Club, which is situated on the site.
Although specifics regarding the housing are not yet available, the developer suggests constructing buildings that could reach heights of up to 17 storeys. Once characterized by its iconic gas holders, the site, bordered by Gillingham Marina and Pier Road, has seen a gradual reduction in activity in recent years.
The modern development known as The Hamptons is situated on Pier Road. It comprises 11 contemporary flats built after 1980, 12 flats of unknown age, and an additional address of an unspecified kind. The energy efficiency of the homes in The Hamptons has been evaluated through Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys for 11 properties, with the majority receiving a rating of B. The closest station to The Hamptons is Gillingham (Kent) station, which is 1.1 kilometres away. Data from the Environment Agency indicates that the flood risk in this region is classified as very low. The latest census gathered information on whether residents owned or rented their homes. In the vicinity of The Hamptons, 50.4% of properties are privately rented, while 25.6% are privately owned with a mortgage. According to the most recent census in 2021, the average age of residents in the area around The Hamptons was 33.6, with 22 being the most frequently occurring age.
Gillingham is a town located in Kent, England, which is part of a conurbation that includes the nearby towns of Chatham, Rochester, Strood, and Rainham. It is the largest town within the Medway borough and had a population of 108,785 in 2020.
The town developed along the route from Brompton, where military barracks are situated, to the railway station, resulting in a linear expansion. Nearby was a road that followed the shoreline, connecting The Strand and the small village of Gillingham Green. Eventually, communities emerged along the main road - Watling Street - which served as a turnpike connecting Chatham to Dover. All these communities eventually combined to form what is now known as Gillingham.
www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/documents/35024/284683/Gillingha...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_holder
futuremedway.co.uk/gasworks-at-the-strand-gillingham-earm...
www.bricksandlogic.co.uk/place/building/the-hamptons-pier...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillingham,_Kent