Trinity Road water tower clean and secure
Published
Wednesday 22 July, 2026
Updated
Wednesday 22 July, 2026
The Water Tower on Trinity Road Sheerness has been cleaned up and secured thanks to action taken by Swale Borough Council.
The council ordered the previous owner of the derelict tower to improve the sites’ appearance and safety.
Before completing the work, the previous owner sold the historic building which had fallen into disrepair, becoming an eyesore and a magnet for antisocial behaviour.
Due to the change in circumstances, and with cooperation from the new owners, the council agreed to extend the deadline to improve the building’s upkeep and appearance.
The new owners have now completed all the necessary works:
- sealed all window openings with fresh, black-painted plywood
- cleaned the building's exterior brickwork and removed all scorch marks
- cut back all overgrown vegetation to ground level
- repaired the existing hoarding to a good standard and removed flyposting
- removed all rubbish, waste, and any fly-tipped material from the land
The building, dating back to 1862, had suffered from neglect and had fallen into disrepair.
A major fire in 2022 left scorch marks on its walls, and the site is frequently used for fly-tipping.
Trespassers have also previously entered the structure, leading to accidents.
The council’s notice has helped make the building more secure, preventing public access while improving the look of the local area.
Cllr Tim Gibson, leader of Swale Borough Council, said:
“It has been incredibly sad to see this historic building fall into disrepair while becoming a magnet for antisocial behaviour, and it is amazing how these relatively small improvements can have such a major impact on the area.
“Thanks to our planning powers, and the cooperation of the new owners, these improvements have made the site safer and significantly improved the area’s appearance.
“We look forward to seeing the building eventually come back into use, as we continue to work to improve our town centres across the borough, including the refurbishment of nearby Masters House and the revamp of the Trinity Gardens.”
