The London Corporation has rented a 200kVA road tow generator from specialist power support company Merlin - the only UK company able to hire one - for the duration of the work, the unit providing standby power for the bridge's exhibition, corporate hospitality suites and bridge lifts. It has been fitted with an acoustic canopy to keep noise to a minimum.

The bridge's bascules - operated by hydraulic power driven by oil and electricity - lift about 900 times a year to allow tall ships and large craft to pass through, the exhibition is a famous tourist attraction and the three hospitality suites are in constant use.

As such, Eric Sutherns, Operations Manager for the bridge, said: “It is essential to safeguard the electricity supply which is why we have mains power, a smaller secondary supply and - should both those fail - a standby generator.

“Merlin Power Management provided a smooth operation ensuring that their generator arrived on time and was quickly and expertly installed.”

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