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Closet Accommodation.
Sec Reports 1927 and 1928.
During the year an underground Sanitary Convenience
situated near the "Chequers" was opened. This structure
has six W.C.s and eleven urinals on the male side, and eight
W.C.s on the female side. The staff consists of two full
time male attendants, and one relief, and' a coresponding female
staff. The estimated annual cost of running, including loan
charges, is nearly £1,200 per annum.
A beginning was made during 'the year on a similar convenience
at Beacontree Heath.
A small convenience was erected at Valence Park and
another one in Goresbrook Park.
Scavenging.
The following table gives some statistics relating to the
collection of refuse.
1. Estimated weight of house and trade refuse collected
per week—292 tons.
2. Number of premises visited per week—18,314.
3. Total all-in cost of this service per week—£186 3s. 9cl.
4. Cost of collection per house per week—2.43d.
5. Personnel and equipment—
For six days: 1 Fordson Trailer and driver, 1
Harvester with driver and 2 trailers, 1 horse
and driver.
.For three days: 5 and 6 S.D. Freighters and
drivers, with 26 and 28 men collecting refuse.
The same arrangements continue in force with regard to
the collection of trade refuse. Much annoyance is still caused
by traders disposing of their refuse by incineration.