We have dropped the kerb to allow easier access to our overspill car parking.
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Flattening the floor
After a mammoth effort to remove the two concrete plinths that supported the large electrically power water pumps, the floor of the 1960s building is finally starting… Read more “Flattening the floor”
Office refurb!
Take a moment to look at our newly redecorated community office, haven’t the team done a wonderful job. After the roof was repaired, walls were cleaned, flaky… Read more “Office refurb!”
Energy efficiency grant
Excellent news for Lichfield Waterworks Trust as the Sandfields Pumping Station receives funding from Staffordshire County Council towards refurbishments and energy efficiency! In it’s heyday this Grade… Read more “Energy efficiency grant”
Electrifying
Today the volunteers were threading through the new cable for the electrics in the facilities at the end of the 1870s building. The crane came in handy… Read more “Electrifying”
Celebration
Sandfield’s Cornish Pumping Engine
By Katy Shore-Kapsis. Sandfield’s Cornish Pumping Engine Sandfield’s Cornish Pumping Engine In 1873 installed Great, magnificent and efficient 50 years non-stop performed Sandfield’s Cornish Pumping Engine In… Read more “Sandfield’s Cornish Pumping Engine”
Work on the Engine
A joy to behold. People doing what they do best, working together in cooperation, preserving a site that tells the remarkable story of clean water and the… Read more “Work on the Engine”
Valve Gear Renovation
Freeing off the valve gear on the Cornish Beam Engine. There was a rumour that the inlet valve from Sandfields was taken out and used on the… Read more “Valve Gear Renovation”
Lichfield Bower
Lots of fun at the Lichfield Bower today. Thanks to our volunteers for their work on the float and for turning out to shake those buckets. Also thanks to all those who work hard each year to make the Bower happen!