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Event: Landmark Projections Night
Date: Sunday 15 July
Time: 10pm
Venue: Gasometer, Armley Gyratory, Tong Road, New Wortley
Cost: Free!
For the last six months photographers have been collecting images of West Leeds on the Flickr website for a night of ginormous projections onto the gloriously iconic Gasometer at Armley Gyratory. Come and see the biggest illuminated photo album in the city!
Receiving end of the coal with hopper that conveyed the coal seen suspended from its cable on the right between the two 'towers'.
The Grade-II listed No.4 gas holder, Rome Street Gasworks in Carlisle. The ornate brick work of the gaworks wall is also noteworthy. The gasholder. dated 1878-9, by J Hepworth, engineer. is constructed of cast and wrought-iron and concrete. It had a cylindrical rising vertical tank set in a concrete pit, but has had its iron-plate cladding removed leaving exposed iron ribs (done before listing). The guiding frame is of 3 tiers of 12 plain round cast-iron columns with ball and spear finials, held together by lattice girders and bracing. The previous grade listing regarded this as the first use of concrete in the north of England.
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On the top that hill of the previous pic is this...a zodiac art, mosaic piece done by some wonderful artist with the sense to leave grooves in it to catch the rain water which makes for great reflections...like this one.
Helsinki Gasworks, 1947. Gasholder building in Kamppi, Leppäsuo. Architect Karl Lindahl designed it in 1907. The building was demolished in 1967.
Photo: Ruth Träskman/Yle.
Helsinki. Kampin kaasukello. Kaasulaitoksen kaasukello eli kaasusäiliö Kampin kentällä Leppäsuolla. Arkkitehti Karl Lindahl, 1907. Säiliö purettiin vuonna 1967.
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I took this same shot almost a year ago. Here's the original. Kinda cool to see how much difference a year makes. This one is way better, Even though its a little crooked...
The bridge over the Thames that connected the two parts of the old gasworks at Grandpont, Oxford. It carried the gasworks internal railway, a roadway and several gas pipes. It now sits within a nature reserve and serves as an over-engineered but rather attractive footbridge. 16th February 2017.
An image captured at the Old Gasworks site in Bendigo from the weekend. Amazing place to check out and recommend.
Foundation stone 23 Dec 1862 by Henry Ayers, closed 1964. Some buildings have been retained for their heritage, while others demolished to make way for commercial & residential development.
“the company in London. . . the whole of the plant will be prepared and forwarded to this colony, ready for erection immediately. The plant ordered comprises a gasometer or holder 70 feet in diameter and 20 feet deep, with lime purifiers, atmospheric condensers, retorts, hydraulic main, dip and ascension pipes, station meter, and, in fact, all the requisite fittings and machinery of a first-class gaswork. About 13 miles of mains have likewise been ordered, which alone will cost about £6,000, and arrangements will also be made for a large supply of house meters.” [Advertiser 22 Jan 1862]
“The South Australian Gas Company's works are situated at Brompton, about two miles north-west of Adelaide. The Company chose this site in consequence of its convenient distance from the city, and its close proximity to the Bowden Railway Station. It is hoped that the Railway authorities will be induced to construct a siding from the Port line of railway to the works, when it is expected coals will be delivered at a cheaper rate than by the drays on the Port-road. The ground occupied by the works is about four acres in extent, enclosed by a substantial rabble-stone wall six feet high. . . The gasholder tank is in course of construction. . . The buildings will consist of the retort house and coal store, a large chimney, purifying house, station, meter house, governor house, photometer room and office, a store, blacksmith's shop, and a manager's residence. . . The chimney will be 100 feet in height, and will serve as a beacon to travellers to point out where the once obscure but now busy little village of Brompton stands. Many of the inhabitants in the neighbourhood complain that the smell and smoke arising from the works will operate injuriously upon health, and be detrimental to the value of property, but we are told that not the slightest inconvenience will arise from either smell or smoke.” [Advertiser 17 Dec 1862]
“The ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the South Australian Gas Company's works at Brompton was performed by the Hon. Henry Ayers, on Tuesday, December 23. . . About 4 o'clock the company repaired to the foundations of the chimney-stack, where the ceremony was to be performed. The Hon. H. Ayers stepped upon the foundation. . . He had been given to understand that in such matters as that the foundation-stone should form a part of the stack, as that was the most prominent portion of the building.” [Register 24 Dec 1862]
“The second anniversary of the introduction and use of gas from the Brompton Gasworks to the city occurred on the 20th instant. The event was celebrated at the works by a dinner ' given by Mr. George Anderson, the Engineer and Manager, to the workmen and their families, numbering about 30 persons.” [Register 27 Jun 1865]
“A party consisting of over a hundred gentlemen, including a large number of members of both branches of the Legislature (several members of the Ministry being among them) and many other prominent citizens, paid a visit to the premises of the South Australian Gas Company, at Brompton, on Saturday afternoon, August 30. The principal occasion of the visit was the turning of the first sod of a piece of ground on which the Company are about to erect a new gasholder. . . The party were next shown a new retort-house, which is 250 feet in length and 65 feet in height, and has been erected recently in consequence of the increased demand for gas. It has been designed to hold three sets of retorts, bt only one of these has been fitted up at present, although the others are quite ready for use when need arises. These retorts are provided with six furnaces, and contain all the latest improvements, including lids which are self-closing.” [Express & Telegraph 1 Sep 1879]
“The additional sidings and other railway facilities at the Brompton works have been completed and storage accommodation has been provided for a much larger stock of coal than was formerly kept. . . The retort house has been enlarged, a new coal store built, and an additional gasholder and tank are in course of construction.” [Advertiser 27 Aug 1891]
“On Friday morning, at 2.50, the Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire Brigade received a call from the West street, Brompton, signal. Simultaneously the Gasworks hooter sounded, and the brigade was out by about the time the hooter had finished its doleful tune. In journeying towards the signal a huge volume of flame and smoke was observed in a northerly direction. Upon arrival it was discovered that a large stack of wood stored in one of Messrs. J. Hallett and Sons' brickyards, near the Metropolitan Brick Company's works, had caught alight. The wood was uncomfortably close to the lain attachments and the sheds, all of which were in immediate danger. The firemen set to work with a will and the fire was soon extinguished. The brigade turned out in good force, and deserve credit for their prompt arrival at such an early hour.” [Evening Journal 25 Feb 1910]
“A municipal poll was conducted . . . That the Corporation of the Town of Hindmarsh be authorized to take legal steps to close that part of First street, Brompton, between Chief street and East street, with a view of its sale to the South Australian Gas Company for £5,000.” [Register 3 Sep 1917]
“First sreet, Brompton. . . For eight years negotiations have been proceeding from time to time between the S.A. Gas Company and the local town council for the purchase by the company of the street named, which divides the two blocks of land upon which the gasworks stand; Twice the proposal to sell has been submitted to the ratepayers for confirmation or otherwise, and on both occasions a large majority of those who voted favoured the sale. However, there was nearly always some impediment to the completion of the transaction, until a few months ago. . . and after considerable negotiations the question has now been definitely settled. . . a few days ago the council received a. cheque for £5,000. In addition to this amount, the company had to expend a considerable sum in the purchase of property abutting the street named, the owners of which had lodged objections to the proposed sale, and in compensating other objectors whose properties were not purchased. There has always been a small section of the ratepayers opposed to the sale. . . the voting resulting:— For, 842; against, 393; a majority of 449 in favour of the sale to the company.” [Register 10 Jul 1918]
“It is about 44 years since the S.A. Gas Company started their gasworks at Brompton on a small block of land alongside the Port railway with only one small holder capable of containing 70,000 ft. of gas. The company now have 8½ acres, and a great part of this is covered with works, inclusive of two other holders. The largest of the three holders will contain one million cubic feet of gas. The latest addition is the new retort-house on the Chief-street alignment. . . The outer walls are built of Tapley’s Hill stone, with brick pillars. . . The chimney, which is sufficiently large for a duplicate of the new retort-house, is 70 ft. in height.” [Advertiser 7 Jul 1906]
“For many years the sounding of the hooter at the Brompton gasworks at irregular times has been a signal for the Hindmarsh Volunteer Fire Brigade to turn out to a fire. The alteration of the hours of the men starting and leaving off at the works will commence to-day, and the hooter will sound in future at 7.30 a.m., noon, 12.48 p.m., and 5 p m. on five days, and on Saturday at 7.30 a.m. and noon.” [Advertiser 17 Oct 1910]
“Adelaide had its first stay-in strike this week. The trouble began at the South Australian Gas Company's works at Brompton at 8 pm. on Monday and ended abruptly at 1.30 am. on Tuesday, when the men accepted a compromise. . . It was stated that at the time the men went on strike there was only a 24-hours supply of gas available for the public.” [Chronicle 5 Aug 1937]
“There was a burst of flame at the Brompton gasworks at 8.30 a.m. today when the horizontal retorts were fired to put them in production for the first time since the strike began on December 5.” [News 20 Jan 1947]
Alliance Gasworks Apartments - A Sad Story
Converting an old gas storage unit (gasometer) into apartments was a nice idea but things did not work out as the developers had hoped.
A gasometer is a large container gas is stored near atmospheric pressure at ambient temperatures. The volume of the container follows the quantity of stored gas, with pressure coming from the weight of a movable cap. Typical volumes for large gasholders are about 50,000 cubic metres, with 60 metre diameter structures. Gasholders tend to be used nowadays for balancing purposes (making sure gas pipes can be operated within a safe range of pressures) rather than for actually storing gas for later use.
The pollution associated with gasworks and gas storage makes the land difficult to reclaim for other purposes, but some gasometers have been converted into other uses such as living space.
The restraints imposed by the shape of the building has meant that the layout of individual apartments did not appealed to the majority of initial viewers but almost as soon as the apartments became available 40 units were sold. However according to a report in the Irish Times none of those who paid booking deposits went on to sign contracts and one by one they dropped out as they realised that the apartments were overpriced.
I don't know the actual status of this development at present but it would appear that as the apartments could not be sold the developer decided to convert the block into a hotel but this plan did not go ahead.
The Irish Times - Wednesday, June 22, 2011:
"ONE OF the iconic symbols of the Irish property collapse – the Alliance Building in the Gasworks development in Ringsend, Dublin 4 – is shortly to be offered for sale as a single investment. All 210 apartments are currently rented at an average of €1,300 per month, equating to an annual rent roll of around €3,276,000."
Remediation of a former gasworks in Dublin (Ireland)
The soil at this former gas plant was severely polluted with tar and tarry products. The groundwater was also polluted with contaminants that were directly connected with gas extraction from coal, such as aromatics, PAH's and cyanides.
Remediation activities:
The site was completely sealed off by a bentonite wall that will prevent contamination from spreading in the future.
Waste products from the site had to be removed: liquid tar (1,300 tonnes), viscous tar (20,000 tonnes) and free oil products.
The top layer of gravel was excavated and washed. Then it was reused on the site (38,000 m³).
The contaminated soil was excavated and shipped to Europe for further treatment and reuse. 170,000 tonnes were treated by physical/chemical washing, 130,000 tonnes treated via thermal desorption.
The contaminated groundwater was pumped at an average volume of 500 m³ per day and treated via aeration, coagulation/flocculation, sedimentation, sand filtration and activated carbon filtration.