The Waterworks was constructed in 1900 and owned by a Mr. Victor Puttock. During the 1940’s and 1950’s his son Mr. Puttock was the engineer and he lived in a spacious house adjoining the Waterworks.
Many of you may remember Mr. Puttock.
The Waterworks had two Fleming & Ferguson 130 h.p. Triple compound steam pumping engines and coal fired boilers. It was replaced in 1961 by a smaller building with electric pumps.
One thing you may all remember is the drinking water tap in the wall in Mile Oak Road.