Second World War Emergency Water Tank established in early 1944 on the eastern corner of the junction of Lawn Road and High Street, Northfleet. It was to provide an instant and ready-use supply of water for fighting fires in its neighbourhood caused by an air raid. It supplemented the mains supply. Its design is not known but was probably circular or polygonal, with walls about 2 m high, to contain the water. It would have been decommissioned by the Spring of 1945 and removed probably by the end of that year.
Owner : Public
Publicly accessible : No
How accessed for survey : The structure no longer exists, although its site can be seen from the street over a fence.
Tourism Potential : Because of the continued presence of an air raid wardens post just a few m. away, it has potential as a point to mention on a defence heritage trail
Condition : Destroyed
Date of visit : 16/01/06

Northfleet Urban District Council, 04/01/44, Minutes of Northfleet Urban District Council (Bibliographic reference). SKE13742.

Northfleet Urban District Council, 04/01/44, Minutes of Northfleet Urban District Council (Bibliographic reference). Ske13742.