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PARISH OF PUTNEY.
An improvement has been effected in Howard's Lane, at
the top of Balmuir Gardens, by setting back the boundary
fence of that estate 20 feet from the centre of Howard's
Lane. The cost of this work was £4 1s. l0d. In Chapel
Walk the entrance has been widened and improved
by the removal of the old wooden foot bridge by
the owner, Mr. Seth Taylor, who also gave up a piece
of land for the purpose. The work, which consisted
of fixing the new fences, making up and raising the
footpath to an improved level, and fixing guard posts at
the entrance, was carried out by the Board at a cost of
£22 2s. 6d.
Buildings have been erected at the new wharf in
Ashlone Road, comprising cart shed 94 feet by 27 feet, tool
sheds, stabling for 11 horses 44 feet by 27 feet, with loft
over, Surveyor's stabling, harness room, and coach house
with loft and rooms over for horsekeeper, also a cottage
for the road foreman, together with wharf office and room
over for the temporary accommodation of families whose
premises are being disinfected after infectious diseases.
This room is fitted with every necessary convenience for
the purpose, including kitchen range, furniture, dresser,
cupboards, cooking utensils, and other requisites.
Adjoining the room is a water- closet and a lavatory.
Owing to the uncertain and loose nature of the soil, the
whole of the foundations for the buildings have been
excavated, and concrete piers carried down from 12 feet to
20 feet in depth in order to reach a reliable bottom. The
work was done by men employed by the Board.
The large stables, tool sheds, and yard to foreman's
cottage have been paved by the Board, also the trenches
excavated and the concrete provided for drain trenches,
the pipes alone being provided and laid by the contractor
for the building.