Tilehurst Water Tower facts for kids
The Tilehurst Water Tower is a tall building in Reading, England. It was built in 1932 to help supply water to homes and businesses. This tower is still used today and is an important local landmark.
What is the Tilehurst Water Tower?
The Tilehurst Water Tower was built by the Reading Borough Council. This is like the local government for the town. The tower was finished in 1932. It is a very large structure. It can hold about 900,000 litres of water. To give you an idea, that's enough water to fill about 3,600 bathtubs!
Why Was It Built?
The water tower was built to make sure homes in higher areas had enough water. Before this tower, there was an older water tower. But some places were too high for the water to reach easily. The Tilehurst Water Tower, along with the Bath Road Reservoir, helped solve this problem. They make sure water can be supplied to all the homes and buildings, even those on hills.
Who Owns It Now?
The Tilehurst Water Tower is still working today. It is owned by a company called Thames Water plc. They are a big company that provides water services. Besides holding water, the tower also has a special job. It holds the transmitter for The Breeze. This is a local radio station. The transmitter sends out the radio signals so people can listen to the station.
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