Now on its 40th anniversary, there are questions over that ... a 15-year programme to raise the flood walls that line both sides of the Thames river to the east of the barrier through Kent and ...

The Thames Barrier took 8 years to build, and it became fully operational in 1984 – with the late Queen Elizabeth II presiding over its official opening. Source: Thames Clippers When it opened ...

And the Thames Barrier and its iconic silver domed ... added that despite the success in protecting London over the past 40 years, the Environment Agency would "not rest on our laurels given ...

Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of London’s Thames Barrier, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on May 8, 1984, steadfastly protecting the capital for over four ... for 25 years, told the ...

Having witnessed and worked on the Thames Barrier’s opening ... added that despite the success in protecting London over the past 40 years, the Environment Agency “will not rest on our ...

How long will the Thames Barrier last? And what is being planned for the future ... Ms Lavery suggests a "ballpark" figure of £4bn over the next 20 years is needed to improve flood management and ...

Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of London’s Thames Barrier, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on May 8, 1984, steadfastly protecting the capital for over four decades ... who has worked there for ...