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Crayford 1963

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]

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Report of Kent River Board
River Cray.
Usual programme of brushing and clearing was carried out. A total of
approximately 45 tons of rubbish, mostly timber, bricks and scrap, etc., has
also been removed. The diversion of a section of the river at Central and
Provincial Properties' site has been completed. This consisted of cutting a
new channel to the north of the Factory buildings; diversion of a sewer and
the construction of a concrete spillway. The Cray was diverted into this new
channel on 1st April, 1963.
River Stanham, Middle River and River Wansunt.
Normal brushing and weed clearance has been carried out on all these rivers.
Crayford Marshes.
The usual clearance of weeds, rubbish, etc., has been carried out on the
Main Marsh Dykes and the Commissioners of Sewers dykes maintained by the Board.
Sea Wal 1 s.
210 square yards of damaged ragstone revetment has been made good and various
odd holes repaired on the river and creek walls. The usual programme of mowing
was carried out on the sea walls.
Closet Accommodation

Approximate number of premises containing each type of sanitary convenience in the district -

W.C.'s into drainage system, approximately13,242
W.C.'s into cesspools16
Number of premises not connected to public water supplies ..Nil