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The Pool is sited on one side of the Pool Hall allowing for a
large public gallery with 474 fixed seats of tip-up pattern and the seating
can be implemented for Gala purposes.
A Buffet Bar is available for patrons and provision is made for a
restaurant.
The " Hy-gard-all" system of clothes storage has been adopted and
all bathers must enter the Pool through pre-cleansing tunnels with a
footbath and continuous shower sprays of filtered and chlorinated water.
Heating and ventilating is by the Plenum system and radiators. All
air circulated is filtered on intake and prior to re-circulation.
Full use is being made of the Pool by Hornchurch schools, the
attendance being 68 classes per week. That the Pool was a long-felt
need is amply proved by the attendance figures of the general public
which increase each month.
111,788 patrons including 9,165 spectators had attended up to the
end of April 1957, i.e. in less than 5 winter months.
Crematorium.
Work on the new Crematorium at Corbets Tey was proceeding at the
end of the year.
Paddling Pools.
AH the Paddling Pools under the Council's supervision are examined
bacteriologically from time to time and the results have in general been
satisfactory.
Fifteen samples were taken during the current year.
Disinfestation and Disinfection.
No change has taken place in our policy in this connection.
Rodent Control.
The advice of the Rodent Operative continues to be appreciated and
during the year 155 new infestations and 1,355 routine and re-visits
were made.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment.
The Essex County Council granted licences to 7 persons during the
year authorising them to carry on establishments for massage or special
treatment. 7 visits were paid to these premises throughout the year.
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act 1952 and Regulations 1953.
During the year 12 appliances were tested (involving 24 tests) and
of these 8 appliances were satisfactory. (The 4 unsatisfactory appliances
were withdrawn from sale).