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into two separate and distinct parts— an infected and disinfected
side, so that there is no danger of infected and disinfected bedding,
articles of clothing, etc., getting mixed together. Separate
vans (and separate attendants) are provided in the same way for
carrying the infected and disinfected goods respectively. The
machines are provided with two vertical boilers, and a series of
galvanized iron racks upon which the bedding, clothing, etc.,
can be temporarily stored have been fitted round the walls of
the disinfected side; whilst a cremator, for destroying infected
bedding, etc., has been built in connection with the infected side.
Stabling,* van-sheds, etc., are to be provided during the coming
year, and then the Lambeth Borough Disinfecting Station will
be a model establishment, and one of which the Council may be
justly proud. The Council is to be congratulated.
The new Equifex Machine cost £385 complete, and the removal
of the old machine into its present new position, alongside
the new machine, together with certain alterations made to this
old machine (new lagging, etc.) cost an additional sum of £194.
The cremator was fitted up complete for £55 12s.
The expenses (estimated)† connected with the enlargement of
and alteration to, the old (existing) building, together with the
paving of the courtyard, and the covering over portions of the
same with glass roofs, amount to a total of £2,288, and a further
sum of £888 is estimated for the erection of stables, making a
total of £3,176. Thus, the total expenses connected with the
* At present the horses and vans are kept at the Wharf, at an estimated
cost of £1 1s. per horse per week for keep and stable expenses, the four
horses having cost to purchase originally £154 8s 3d.
†In connection with the work, it was decided to have open tendering
with the result that 14 tenders were received, varying from a maximum
£4,060 (.£924 for stabling), to a minimum of £3,077 (£885 for stabling).
The tender selected was that of Mr. T. G. Sharpington, of Machell Road
Works, Kimberley Road, Nunhead, for £3,176 (£888 for stabling).