Site Records

Livishie Power Station - Access Tunnel

The access tunnel is, at a guess, around 1000ft/350m long, runs straight for most of its length until it bends sharply on the final approach to the machine hall. In common with most such tunnels, it is unlined except at the portals:

Another view down the access tunnel from the entrance portal:

Looking back up the access tunnel from the bend, daylight just visible:

The tunnel continues to bend sharply until it enters the machine hall. On the right of this picture can be seen the entrances to the chambers excavated at the side fo the tunnel - office space, store, battery room etc. Just out of view round the bend on the left wall of the tunnel is a grille-covered tube which leads to the tailrace and provides ventilation.

Words and images © 2003 Michael J. Ross