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Water from Walls
There are a number of wells in use, the majority of which however,
supply water used only for industrial purposes. The water from two wells
is used for drinking purposes, or for the preparation of food. Reports of
the analyses of water from these wells are received regularly and have
been satisfactory for theyear under review.
Sewers
I am indebted to the Borough Engineer for supplying me with the
following information with regard to sewers within the Borough.
During 1962/63 the Borough Engineer's direct labour section was
employed on maintenance, cleansing and flushing of the main sewers at a
cost of £19,000 such work covering the 145 miles of sewers within the
Borough.
The work of reconstruction of sewers varying in size from 12" to
diameter was carried out in Strathleven Road and Peran Road at a
total cost of £18,470. A sum of £27,000 had been included in the Vote
for such purpose but adverse weather conditions during the winter resulted
in whole of the money not being spent.
This work of sewer reconstruction is part of the Public Services
Comittee's long term programme which has been in progress for several
years at an approximate annual cost of £27,000.