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REPORT
June, 1869.
Gentlemen,
I have much pleasure in laying before you
a statement of the works carried out under the superintendence
of my department, during the year ending
March 25th, 1869, and in doing so permit me to express
my thanks for the unanimous support I have recently received
at your hands, and to a hope that my endeavours
to faithfully perform the duties of my office will meet
with your approval.
Paving.
Daring the year 11,648 ft. superficial of 3-in. paving
have been laid in Burdett-road, and 15,506 ft. superficial
of 2½-in. paving in Esmond-road, Coborn-road,
St. Dunstan's-road, and St. Ann's-road.
This work was performed under contract with
Messrs. Booth & Griffith, in a satisfactory manner, and
cost the sum of £1017 3s. 10d.
In addition to this 10,000 ft. superficial of 2½-in.
paving have been purchased under contract from
Mr. White, and laid in various parts of the Hamlet by
your own masons.
One hundred and fifty tons of 4-in. pitching have
been bought for the purpose of paving crossings in
various parts.