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easy or early solution of this problem is unlikely despite the earnest
efforts of the Sub-Committee.
As a result of visits of the Council's representatives, the following
improvements have been, or will be made in the working of
the local power stations:—
Deptford Power Station
West Station.—Low chimneys dismantled or blanked off. Gases
now discharge into upper air from two tall
chimneys.
Fans have been favourably re-distributed.
Experiments with secondary air fans to a boiler
have been successful in reducing smoke from
inferior quality coals but owing to slow delivery
of new equipment, general introduction will not
be completed until the end of next year.
East Station.—Old boilers and associated chimneys are being
dismantled as quickly as possible—a further 6
boilers with low chimneys have been scrapped.
More will follow as rebuilding proceeds. Boilers
are being connected with tall stacks. Low
chimneys will become redundant on the introduction
of newer plant.
Greenwich Generating Station.—As a result of experiments,
modified secondary air equipment has been
designed and ordered for all boilers. Seventeen
boilers have been equipped and material is
available for a further 6. Early delivery has
been promised for the remaining 3 units.
From his own observations, Dr. Parker of the
Fuel Research Station has noted the improvement.
Continuous attention is given to maintenance
on collecting and secondary air plants.
The Executive's Civil Engineering Department
is considering increasing the height of the 2 short
stacks.
Information is being sought from L.C.C. with
regard to their Grit Survey of last winter.
It appears that, from a practical point of view, every effort is
being made by the Authorities concerned to meet our demands.
Smells from the River.—For the last 3 or 4 years obnoxious
smells, emanating from the River, have been a source of complaint
not only in Greenwich but in many of the Riverside Boroughs as