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54
SURVEYOR'S REPORT.
My Lords and Gentlemen,
I beg to submit this my Fourth Annual Report of the
various Works which have been carried out during the
year ended Lady-day 1878; also a statement showing the
actual cost incurred in each department.
Maintenance of Roads.
The following thoroughfares have been converted from
flint roads to granite roads:—
Gillingham Street.
Gloucester Street.
Ranelagh Road.
Elizabeth Street (from Eaton Square to King's Road).
Lyall Street (from King's Road to Eaton Square).
The following statement shows the quantity of material
used in the maintenance and repairs of the various roads
in the Parish, and the total amount expended, including
labour:—
Granite.
Tons.
Flints.
Tons.
Actual Cost.
£
$.
d.
South Belgravia
1,767
3,169
3,025
17
4
Grosvenor Place District
7,666
1,209
8,906
9
2
In-Wards
5,184
—
6,277
11
2
14,617
4,378
£18,209
17
8
The Steam Roller.
The steam roller has worked continuously on the granite
roads, and occasionally on flint roads. The horse roller has
also boon used on flint roads as often as circumstances would
permit.