Thirlmere Aqueduct

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:academic_programs Victorian engineering
gptkbp:accessories gptkb:water
gptkbp:associated_with Lake Thirlmere
gptkbp:challenges crossing valleys
overcame difficult terrain
gptkbp:climate_impact monitored for changes in water levels
gptkbp:community symbol of local engineering achievement
gptkbp:community_events hosted along the route
gptkbp:community_impact provides essential service
gptkbp:community_involvement local consultations held
gptkbp:constructed_in 1894
gptkbp:construction_cost £1.5 million
gptkbp:construction_material stone and concrete
gptkbp:construction_method cut and cover
gptkbp:construction_started 1887-1894
gptkbp:cultural_events featured in local festivals
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of local heritage
gptkbp:design engineered by Thomas Telford
gptkbp:educational_resources used for teaching engineering principles
gptkbp:emergency_services in place for water supply disruptions
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems
gptkbp:features gptkb:bridge
tunnels
reservoirs
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades and maintenance
gptkbp:historical_event opened in 1894
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Thomas_Telford
gptkbp:historical_research studied for engineering techniques
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:river
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thirlmere Aqueduct
gptkbp:infrastructure part of larger water supply network
gptkbp:innovation gravity flow system
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Manchester
gptkbp:landscape integrated into natural landscape
gptkbp:legacy influenced future aqueduct designs
gptkbp:length 96 miles
gptkbp:local_economy supports through employment opportunities
gptkbp:location Lake District, England
gptkbp:maintenance ongoing
gptkbp:owner gptkb:United_Utilities
gptkbp:preservation_efforts protected as a heritage site
gptkbp:public_access limited access for safety
gptkbp:public_perception valued by local communities
gptkbp:regulatory_body gptkb:Environment_Agency
gptkbp:related_to Manchester Corporation Waterworks
gptkbp:reliability highly reliable source
gptkbp:serves gptkb:Manchester
gptkbp:source gptkb:Thirlmere_Reservoir
gptkbp:sustainability promotes sustainable water use
gptkbp:tour available for public education
gptkbp:tourism_impact attracts visitors
gptkbp:type gravity-fed aqueduct
gptkbp:water_management important for regional supply
governed by legal agreements
integral to regional planning.
required before distribution
gptkbp:water_quality monitored regularly
gptkbp:water_requirement gravity-fed system
approximately 30 million gallons per day
regulated by valves
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Thirlmere_Reservoir
gptkbp:wildlife habitat affected by construction
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thirlmere_Reservoir
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5