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The matter was reported immediately to the
Inspector of Alkali Works, etc.
At the end of the year, notwithstanding various
alterations to plant, the nuisance had not been abated.
(12) SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
There are no privately owned swimming baths in
the area.
With the opening of the swimming pool situated in
the grounds of the South-East Essex Technical
College, solely for the use of pupils, there has been an
extension of swimming facilities in the district.
Corporation Swimming Pool at Barking Park.—The
total number of bathers was 53,682 or 16,372 less than
in 1937.
The number of bathers on the peak day of the season
was 2,996.
There was a record attendance during August Bank
Holiday week with a total of 14,292 bathers in seven
days. The popularity of the sun-bathing area was
evidenced time and again throughout the season, so
also was the need for greater facilities in this area, and
the Superintendent of the Pool makes among other
suggestions that some gymnastic apparatus should be
installed to enable the younger bathers to indulge in
this pursuit without interference to other bathers and
spectators.
In earlier Reports I have commented upon the
desirability of providing swimming facilities throughout
the whole year and in this regard have called attention
to the need for providing swimming water at a suitable
temperature. I can do no more than repeat this