50. Hoetsch Island

The infrastructure companion to the Graves Island waste-treatment facility, the Hoetsch Island “sewers” in truth contain the mechanisms that force water through Newcastle’s pipes or at least redirect the (semi-)clean water through the city’s various pumping stations. There’s only a single residence on the island, a corrugated tin shack that’s rumored to be haunted by various old-timey figures of local historical significance who have become hermits. The truth is, it’s not even a real residence. It’s a supply station and field workshop.

Background

The facility at Hoetsch Island doesn’t suffer from the same wincing neglect that Graves Island does. The facility has received all of its necessary upkeep for the past 40 years, at least, and is only now falling slightly behind the curve with regard to its maintenance.

Alternative Name(s)

Sewers

Type

District

Location under

New Castle