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ROSEMARY BRANCH AND GAT AND MUTTON BRIDGES.
The widening of these bridges having received the consideration of the London
County Council, Parliamentary power is being sought for the reconstruction of
Rosemary Branch Bridge, and there is now every likelihood that the much needed
improvement between Bridport Place and Southgate Road will be carried out. The
Cat and Mutton Bridge involves a much larger outlay, and has not yet been included
in the Council's general order, but your Works Committee have every hope that with
the aid of contributions from the Hackney and Bethnal Green Vestries, both of
which have been waited upon by deputations from your Committee, this improvement
will also be effected in due course, and the suggestions contained in your
Surveyor's report carried out in their entirety.
MOUNT PLEASANT—EAST ROAD.
The cul de sac which existed at the west end will be removed, and a passageway
made into Provost Street.
LONG STREET AND CÆSAR STREET.
These streets have been re-paved and re-sewered, as stated under previous
headings, but considerable portions were private, and it having been agreed that the
owners contribute their share of the cost; the work was done upon agreed terms, and
the Vestry took over the same on the 6th January, 1898, as a highway repairable by
the inhabitants at large.
UNDERGROUND CONVENIENCES.
New underground conveniences and lavatories for both sexes have been constructed
in High Street, opposite Shoreditch Church, and in New North Road by
East Road, at a total cost of about £4,100, under the supervision of the Works
Committee and your Surveyor. Mr. G. Jennings, of Lambeth, was the contractor.
SHOREDITCH HIGH STREET.
This convenience is triangular in form, being 40 ft. long x 40 ft. extreme width,
the floor level being about 10 ft. below the adjoining carriageway.
The men's portion is situate at the north end, and contains 18 urinals (in four
ranges), 8 w.c.'s, and a lavatory to accommodate 2 persons, fitted with hot and cold
water.
The women's portion is situate at the south end, and comprises 6 w.c.'s,
2 urinettes, and lavatory accommodation for 2 persons, also supplied with hot and
cold water.
To each department there is a separate attendant's office.