View report page

11
PAVING, DRAINAGE, AND SEWERAGE EFFECTED.
The improvement which has been made in the drainage and
sewerage of the Hamlet, as well as the paving, is so considerable
that palpable results are to be expected. The surface water is
now more rapidly and effectually removed by their united
operation. When the extent to which the works have been
carried, is considered, the fairness of the inference will be
apparent.
From Mr. Lemon, the Surveyor to the Vestry, I learn that,
between June last and March 28th,
47,858 feet of new York paving have been laid down, and
16,440 feet of new kerb; and that
28,64.3 feet of old Paving have been taken up and relaid;
7,053 feet of Pipe have also been laid down, and
2,755 feet of Brick Sewer, and
142 Gullies, have been constructed.
INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES' RETURNS.
The Inspector of Nuisances has furnished me with the
following return of Nuisances removed, from June 4th, 1856,
the date of my Report last year, to March 28th, inst.
Privies emptied 499
Drains cleansed 215
Cesspools emptied 20
Privies filled up, connected with
sewer, and furnished with pan,
trap, &c. 211
Drains connected with sewer, and
trapped 211
Removals of dust 565
Houses cleansed, pursuant to Notice 7
Sundries, including removals of dung,
swine, &c. 17
Besides which number, 42 places are at the present moment
undergoing correction, either by alteration or the removal of
offensive matter.