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(ii) Rivers and Streams.
It was unnecessary to take any action with regard to
the pollution of the rivers and streams. On the 1st of
April, 1937, the Kent: Rivers Catchment Board took over
the control of the Rivers Cray and Shuttle and are now
responsible for their maintenance.
2. Drainage and Sewerage.
With a few exceptions, the Council's sewers are connected
with those of the West Kent Sewerage Board, and
the sewage is disposed of at that Authorities Disposal
Works at Joyce Green, Dartford.
The exceptions are certain low lying properties
situated in Wickham Lane. The sewage from these properties
is dealt with by the London County Council's
sewers.
During 1937, approximately 4½ miles of roads and
10 miles of Foul and Surface Water Sewers have been constructed
by private enterprise. In addition the Council
has completed two schemes this year to relieve surcharging
and flooding of foul and surface water sewers on the
Falconwood Estate.
A Contract is at present being carried out at an estimated
cost of £28,500, which when completed will be a
great improvement in the foul drainage facilities of the
Borough. This scheme includes a Pumping Station at
East Wickham, which will enable the East Wickham
valley to be sewered, and also part of Stevens Estate. The
course of the sewer is from this valley to Tanyard Lane,
Bexley, through Upper Wickham Lane and Danson
Park. The Woolwich Borough Council in conjunction
with this Authority are constructing a surface water
sewer in Upper Wickham Lane for the drainage of this
road, Lodge Hill, part of Stevens Estate and the Hutments
site. Projected Schemes for 1938 include a surface
water sewer through the new tip site at East Wickham,
a new foul sewer along Rochester Way and several
sewerage schemes throughout the district.
(i) Closet Accommodation.
All the closet accommodation in the district is on the
water carriage system.
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