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Wandsworth 1903
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wandsworth, Metropolitan Borough]
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Storm
overflows.
Storm overflows into the river Wandle have been constructed
by the London County Council in the following roads,
viz.:— Buckhold Road, Penwith Road, Strathville
Road, and Trewint Street.
The 18-inch pipe sewer between Garratt Lane and
Summerstown. Wimbledon Road has been taken up and a 24-inch
pipe sewer has been laid in lieu of same at a cost, including the
necessary manholes, of £1,143: 13:2.
Tre Willi
Street.
The sewer has been extended across the river Wandle to
within 100 feet of Messrs. Wickens, Pease & Co.'s
premises at a cost of £75.
Sanitary Conveniences.
The following is a return of the receipts during the year at each of the conveniences
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balham Station | 56 | 17 | 1 |
| Clapham Cross | 239 | 18 | 0 |
| Cedars Road | 60 | 2 | 11 |
| East Hill, Wandsworth | 34 | 7 | 10 |
| High Street, Putney | 146 | 17 | 3 |
| Drewstead Road (near Streatham Hill Railway Station) | 22 | 19 | 9 |
| Streatham High Road (near Church) | 27 | 17 | 1 |
| Tooting Broadway (about three weeks) | 8 | 13 | 8 |
| £597 | 13 | 7 |
The amount expended in the maintenance of these, together
with 19 urinals, was £1,186: 13: 0.
Putney Bridge
Road.
A new circular ornamental cast iron urinal for 4 persons has
been constructed at Putney Bridge Road, near High
Street, Wandsworth, at a total cost of £86: 11: 11.
The urinal was supplied by Messrs. James Allan, Sen. and
Sons, Glasgow.