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Lewisham 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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Atmospheric pollution
During 1964 three more areas were made the subject of Smoke Control Orders and particulars with regard to these are as follows :—
| No. 18 | No. 19 | No. 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Moyow) | |||
| Acreage | 150 | 600 | 250 |
| No. of industrial premises | 12 | 11 | 16 |
| No of commerical premises | 111 | 245 | 129 |
| No. of dwellings | 2,020 | 4,034 | 2,000 |
| No. of other premises | 9 | 17 | 7 |
| Present annual tonnage of bituminous coal to be replaced | 2,000 | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| Likely additional fuel required annually:— | |||
| (a) Electricity (KWHS) | 350,000 | 700,000 | 450,000 |
| (b) Gas (therms) | 250,000 | 500,000 | 350,000 |
| (c) Oil, etc. | Nil | Nil | Nil |
| 200 | 600 | 800 | |
| Total estimated cost of works | £36,538 | £57,760 | £21,700 |
| Date:—Order made | 30.9.64 | 11.11.64 | 30.12.64 |
| Order confirmed | 25.2.65 | 26.1.65 | 12.3.65 |
| Order operative | 1.9.65 | 1.10.65 | 1.11.65 |
The progressive total (when these Orders are operative) will be
6,390 acres covering 60,312 dwellings.
Programme
At the end of December 1964, the position in relation to areas
which have been or still are the subject of smoke control action was as
follows:—
Table 18
| Area No. and name | No. of dwellings | Dote of operation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ladywell | 1,409 | 1.9.59 | |
| 2 Southend | 2,827 | 1.11.59 | |
| 3 Brookdale | 1,155 | 1.9.60 | |
| 4 Penerley | 3,367 | 1.10.60 | |
| 5 Glenbow | 2,059 | 1.9.60 | |
| 6 Lewisham Park | 3,716 | 1.8.61 | |
| 7 Sandhurst | 2,187 | 1.8.61 | |
| 8 Hazelbank | 3,123 | 1.7.62 | |
| 9 Northover | 3,226 | 1.9.62 | |
| 10 Blythe Hill | 2,586 | 1.10.62 | |
| 11 Algernon | 1,981 | 1.11.62 | |
| 12 Brockley | 4,402 | 1.7.63 | |
| 13 Manor | 6,932 | 1.10.63 | |
| 14 Vancouver | 2,731 | 1.6.64 | |
| 15 Baring | 5,232 | 1.7.64 | |
| 16 Honor Oak | 2,281 | 1.8.64 | |
| 17 Blackheath | 3,042 | 1.9.64 | |
| 18 Sunderland | 2,020 | 1.9.65 | |
| 19 Sydenham | 4,034 | 1.10.65 | |
| 20 Mayow | 2,000 | 1.11.65 |
Measurement of atmospheric pollution
Table 19, on pages 22 and 23, gives a record of the principal
results from the stations, and also gives some indication of the sunshine,
rainfall etc. during the year. Some of these latter data are not
specific to the borough, having been obtained from a publication of the
Meteorological Office, and relate to the nearest station which records
the particular item concerned. Later in the year an additional volumetric
station was sited at the Town Hall, capable of giving hourly smoke
readings.