The shape of things to come?

[oldgit]

Would it not be possible to control the locks remotely from a central station, locks are now being fitted with CCTV and the gates are hydraulic, so hey bang in a computer and sack 10 lock keepers. Bridges and locks are controlled this way in Holland.

If there were no boats on the Thames how would water flow be controlled to prevent flooding. Or would it be left to wizz downhill?????

Is the Thames the only river not to be fully automated ?

 

[boatone]

Are we discussing how the Thames is funded or how the day to day logistics are managed ?

We seem to be in danger of confusing these two very distinct and separate issues.

 

[teddington_lock]

Would it not be possible to control the locks remotely from a central station, locks are now being fitted with CCTV and the gates are hydraulic, so hey bang in a computer and sack 10 lock keepers..

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