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(4). Housing Act, 1936, Part IV.—Overcrowding.
Until an official survey is carried out it is difficult
to assess the extent of overcrowding and so long as the
present acute shortage of houses exists Section 59 must
necessarily remain dormant.
Repair of War Damage.
Approximate number of houses in district 7,500.
Approximate number of houses damaged 6,500.
Houses demolished 184.
Houses seriously damaged 568. All repaired and
occupied.
Houses slightly damaged 5,750. Some on more
than one occasion.
Of these 5,200 are repaired.
Total repaired to " tolerable comfort standard"
5,768.
Houses which require attention 550 (minor repairs).
OPEN SPACES.
Martens Grove.
A Recreation Ground covering an acreage of 30.33
is situated on the west side of the town. Facilities for
recreation include a swimming pool, 100 ft. by 35 ft., a
Children's Paddling Pool 40 ft. 6 ins. by 35 ft., Foot-bath
and two Shower Baths,; purification plant house ; Sunbathing
Terraces and Cafe.
Four Hard Tennis Courts are available.
Swimming Pool—period open, from 19th May, to
the 17th September (104 days). Number of bathers
35,332.
Play Grounds.
There are two Children's, Play Grounds to serve
the area, one situated at The Dell, Crayford Way, and
one at Manor Way, Barnehurst.
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