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It is however satisfactory to remark, notwithstanding the
often urged necessity for increased Drainage, this Parish has
been by the operations of the Vestry, almost wholly relieved
from the numerous complaints formerly so common, of the
condition of its then imperfect Sewerage, and I may Report
that during the last Twelve months, no complaint of this
character has been laid before the Vestry.
The inspection of House Drainage, Removal of Nuisances,
and other matters of a like description, and which are as
essential to be attended to as the important question of Sewerage
itself, receive constant attention, and I venture to say,
produce those favourable results which my valuable co-partner
in Sanitary Improvement in the Parish, will no doubt detail to
you in his Report.
The Sewers under the control of the Vestry, in extent, are
as follows,—
Brick Sewers 15¼ Miles.
Pipe „ 6½ „
Open „ 7½ „
Total 29¼ Miles.
I am enabled to Report the above in a satisfactory and
working condition, the necessary repairs to which have been
executed as far as have been considered necessary and expedient,
but in such repairs it has been the aim of the Vestry to limit
them, until the full developement of the Main Drainage
Scheme (so as to prevent unnecessary outlay) except in such
places where they were absolutely needed, or where such
reparation could be eventually made to form a portion of the
improved system of the Sewerage ultimately to be carried out
in this Parish.