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Wembley 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]

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again in operation but in this case the changing accommodation
cubicles are under the terraced seating. A Cafe is also provided at
this Pool and catering is carried out by outside Caterers.
Samples of the water taken from the Pools and subjected to
bacteriological examination, revealed the absence of B. Coli in all
samples and proved the quality of the water to be beyond reproach.
9. SEWERAGE. The growth of the population in Wembley
and the increase in domestic and other premises, was very considerable
during the years 1930/1960, and the intervention of a period when
few works could be undertaken on account of wartime conditions
resulted in the Borough being behind-hand in the provision of adequate
drainage, both for the surface water and for soil sewage. The
Council were very conscious of this difficulty and an extensive programme
of sewerage construction received their approval.

Table: Details of the relief schemes are included and, at the completion of these, adequate drainage can be said to be provided throughout the Borough.

Details of the relief schemes are included and, at the completion of these, adequate drainage can be said to be provided throughout the Borough.

Name.Type.Estimated Expenditure.Remarks.
1North Kingsbury Scheme.Soil and Surface Water.£177,200Commenced November, 1959. Completed June, 1961.
2.Weald stone Brook Improvement. (M.C.C. Scheme)Surface Water,.£20,000 (Wembley B.C. Contribution 1960-61).Commenced during 1959, still proceeding.
3.Wembley Brook Improvement. (M.C.C. Scheme)Surface Water,£7,500 (Wembley B.C. Contribution 1960-61).Not yet commenced.
4.Ash Tree Dell Sewer.Separate Surface Water to replace present combined drainage.£6,000To commence early 1962.
5.Woodcock Hill and Dovedale Avenue.Soil and Surface Water.£17,850Commenced December, 1960. Completed September, 1961.
6.Olympic Way to Watkin Road.Soil-Replacement.£16,000Commenced October, 1961.