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one 100' x 30' having a capacity of some 100,000 gallons of water, the
second pool is somewhat smaller 97' x 27' with a capacity of 90,000 gallons
and, in addition, there are 38 personal baths (27 for men and 11 for women).
The supply of water is obtained from a deep well situated beneath the baths
and the water used in the swimming pools is treated by chlorination and continuous
filtration. During the year twenty-nine samples of water were taken
from baths, pools and sources of supply, for bacteriological examination, all
of which were reported upon as satisfactory.
During recent years considerable works have been carried out to
improve the facilities at the Public Baths, the most receht of these being
the improvement of the ladies personal baths and the modernisation of the
facilities at the small pool. The latter consisted of removing the
dressing boxes surrounding the swimming pool and the construction of new
accommodation for both sexes in adjacent rooms. Bathers are now allocated
a locker with a numbered disc where their clothes are locked-up whilst they
are swimming and only the Attendant has the master key to open the lockers.
Pre-cleansing showers and foot baths are provided for all bathers before they
can enter the pool. It is intended to re-organise the dressing accommodation
of the large pool on similar lines to the facilities provided at the small pool
during 1964/65.
During the winter months of 1963, the large pool was closed for
swimming and a sprung maple floor was laid over the whole area of the pool.
This provided an indoor sports area for youth clubs under the control of
the London County Council. This facility has been well used during its
first season and during morning sessions is available to schools other than
those controlled by the London County Council.
No complaints from residents were received in the Public Health
Department during the year concerning the use of the personal baths or
swimming pools.
The total attendances at the private baths and the swimming pools
during the financial year 1st April, 1963 to 31st March, 1964, were 33,550
and 143,292 respectively but these figures are exclusive of attendances in
respect of swimming galas.
I must express my thanks to the Borough Engineer and Surveyor for
making this information available to me.