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River Wall.
161.—The river wall adjoining the baths, the licence for which
was granted by the London County Council and the
contract entered into last year with Mr. J. F. Coxhead
has been completed at a cost of £1,050:0:10. Dr. Watney,
the owner of the land on the opposite bank of the river, objected
to the line of the embankment licensed by the London County.
Council. In order that the work might be proceeded with without
loss of time the Council agreed to set back the wall in rear of the
baths to the line agreed upon with Dr. Watney. The Council
are in communication with Dr. Watney with the view of an
Order of the Magistrate being made for stopping up the approach
to the river Wandle from the eastern end of the bridge.
Water Supply.
162.—Upwards of 14,000,000 gallons of water have been used
during the year, 8,000,000 of which were obtained
from the artesian well, and the remaining 6,000,000
from the Water Company. The pump to the artesian well has
given trouble on two or three occasions, and it was found necessary
to renew the rods at a cost of £27:10:0. An accident also
occurred to the valve which interfered with the working of the
pump for several weeks. The Council in order to avoid delay in
the event of a future breakdown has procured the necessary hoisting
tackle, and the removal of the rods will in future be commenced
by the Council's staff immediately an accident occurs.
Direction Plates
on Lamps.
163.—Direction plates have been fixed on street lamps in
the Borough indicating the position of the public
baths.
Washing
Towels.
164.—The Council has decided that all the towels required for
use in the public lavatories and other establishments
belonging to the Council shall in future be supplied
from and washed at the baths at Wandsworth, where all the necessary
machinery and apparatus is provided.