But, thanks to a silting river, land reclamation and something called longshore drift, the action has moved 1½ miles downstream.

Land reclamation projects here date back to the 19th century.

Tasks range from environmental audits to contaminated land reclamation and river control works.

As construction took place on more difficult ground, and as land reclamation increased, this work became increasingly important.

If the developers have their way it will be demolished to make way for further land reclamation.