Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Deptford Borough]
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KNOYLE STREET SITE. (24 houses).
All 16 houses abutting upon Knoyle Street were completed
and occupied. The remaining eight houses in Chubworthy Strect
were roofed in, of which two were completed except for pointing,
three were plastered,and in the remaining three, the installation
of internal fittings was commence.
MILTON COURT ROAD SITE. (58 houses. ).
Eight houses were roofed in, of which six were ready for
plastering.
Four houses were completed to eaves level.
Twenty-eight houses - Brickwork at average 4'6" above
damp-proof course.
Four houses - at damp-proof course level.
All new water mains laid.
75% new gas mains laid.
75% new electric mains 1aid.
• ARICA ROAD SITE, (48 Flats in two blocks of 3 storeys).
One block of twenty-four dwellings was structurally complete and finishing work was proceeding as follows:- | |
Glazing | 100% |
Asphalting to roof | 100% |
Plastering | 55% |
Flooring | 55% |
External Painting | 75% |
Pram Sheds | 50% |
On the second block of twenty-four dwellings, brickwork was
completed generally to first, floor level, with suspended floor laid,
and proceeding up to 33% of second floor level.
CLYDE STREET SITE. (100 Flats in 3 blocks of 5 storeys).
Sycamore House, Edward Street. (40 Flats).
Brickwork up to third floor completed, and
shuttering for suspended floor commenced.
Larch House, Clyde Street, (30 Flats).
Brickwork to second floor proceeding.
Beech House. Clyde Street. (50 Flats).
Ground Floor brickwork completed and shuttering for
suspended floor complete ready for concrete.
During the Municipal Year 1947, the following families were accommodated:- »
During the Municipal Year 1947, the following families were accommodated:- » | |
• In temporary houses | 129 |
In permanent houses and flats | 26 |
In requisitioned premises | 552 |
Total | 707 |