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The invert was also of such irregular formation as to impede the flow,
and fouling and blockage of the sewer consequently occurred.
The sewer was of very old construction, the records shewing it to have
been in existence at the formation of the Board of Works for the Poplar
District in 1855, and it was one of the sewers transferred to that authority
by the Commissioners of Sewers. It consisted of a half-brick ring, and the
jointing was disintegrated. The manholes were of very old pattern and
contained deep sumps which contributed to a sluggish flow as well as
causing a deposit of solid matter to collect therein.
The Borough Surveyor submitted plan for re-construction of the
sewer in 12 in. stoneware pipes at an estimated cost of £1,000.
The Borough Surveyor also reported that the Wright's Road Sewer
from Beale Road to Libra Road, was in such condition as to necessitate
re-construction before the paving works in the road were executed.
The sewer was 3 ft. by 2 ft., a half-brick in thickness, and egg shaped.
It was constructed in 1865, and the sluggish flow and deposit were consequent
upon the defective condition of the invert and sides.
It was proposed by the Borough Surveyor that the sewer be reconstructed
in 12 in. stoneware pipes at an estimated cost of £327.
The Borough Surveyor examined the sewer in the portion of Chrisp
Street proposed to be paved, and found it to be defective. It was an old
brick barrel. The surveyor recommended that the sewer should be
reconstructed in stoneware pipes before the paving was laid.
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER CLOSETS-NEW
BYE-LAWS.
Bye-Laws made by the London County Council under the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891.
Bye-Laws under Section 39 (1).
With respect to water-closets, earth-closets, privies, ashpits, cesspools,
and receptacles for dung, and the proper accessories thereof, in
connection with buildings, whether constructed before or after the
passing of this Act.
BYE-LAW made by the Council defining the person responsible under
the bye-laws made in pursuance of the provisions of section 39 (1)
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in so far as they relate to
the construction of any water-closet, earth-closet, privy, ashpit,
cesspool, or receptacle for dung, and the proper accessories thereof.