Film Number

2301

Title

THE HAWESWATER AQUEDUCT

Producer

Manchester Corporation Waterworks Committee

Date

*1954

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w & colour

Sound

sound

Running Time

32 mins 35 secs

Description

Introduction : 'The film shows briefly the work involved in the construction of the Haweswater Aqueduct between Garnett Bridge, near Kendal, and Heaton Park Reservoir, Manchester, a total distance of 64 miles, under the direction of Mr Alan Atkinson, M. Eng,. M.I.C.E., M.I.W.E., Engineer and Manager to the Manchester Corporation Waterworks Committee.' Includes scenes of the 'Firing of the 1st Shot' ceremony. The late alderman Sir William Kaye initiates proceedings, by detonating an explosion to mark the beginning of the construction work. Men are seen working on the machines at the shaft head, preparing detonators and dynamite, excavating rock from the tunnel face and laying the pipeline. The film also focuses on the structural designs of various bridges crossing the River Roach.