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With two large Generating Stations in the Borough it is only
to be expected that complaints should bo numerous, expecially as
to the emission of grit. Petitions from the affected districts have
been forwarded to the Ministry of Health, the London County
Council and the Borough Council. Deputations consisting of
Members of the Public Health Committee of the Borough Council,
have visited both stations, and were afforded every facility by the
Officials of the Companies of inspecting the plant, etc. Suggestions
were welcomed by the Companies, and it is hoped that in due course,
the modern plant that is being installed gradually in both districts
will effect considerable improvements. The new chimney erected
towards the close of last year by the London Power Company in
St. Nicholas, and the installation of modern gas-washing plants,
are so far showing evidence that they are likely to prove efficient
towards the abating the nuisance. An additional chimney is in
process of erection at this station, which addition should go far
towards lessening the number of complaints.
Sewer Emanations.—Complaints were not nearly so numerous
this year, and when made were forwarded to the County Council
to be dealt with.
Scavenging and Refuse Disposal.—The collection of house,
etc., refuse in the Borough is under the control of the Borough
Engineer, who has kindly supplied me with the following information
relating to the disposal of refuse.
The amount of refuse collected in the Borough during the year
ended 31st December, 1935, was approximately 20,903 tons of
which 18,123 tons were dealt with at the Council's Refuse Disposal
Plant and the remainder disposed of by barging to the 'control
tips' under contract.
The existing system of collection by 'Pagefield' container
and by mechanically propelled vehicles of the self-contained inside
loading type has been improved by the addition of a further vehicle
of the latter type.
The incinerator put into operation last year has been successful
in enabling an increased amount of refuse to be dealt with and in
a more satisfactory manner than hitherto.
A second elevator is in course of erection which will feed direct
on the incinerator already mentioned and it is hoped that greater
efficiency will thus be achieved.
Public Sanitary Conveniences.—There are 7 Public Conveniences
provided by the Council, in addition to 6 urinals, 5 Horse
Troughs and 8 Drinking Fountains, which are cleansed daily by
Attendants belonging to the Public Health Department.