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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wembley 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wembley]
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concrete and again is lined with glazed bricks. The capacity of this
Pool for bathing is approximately 2,000, but there is a greater
spectator area here than at Vale Farm. The basket room system is
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.
The Council were very conscious of this difficulty and an extensive programme of sewerage construction received their approval. Details of the relief schemes are included.
| Name. | Type. | Estimated Expenditure. | Remarks. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| l. | Wealdstone Brook Improvement. (M.C.C. Scheme | Surface Water,. | £20,000 (Wembley B.C. Contribution 1960-61). | Commenced during 1959, still proceeding. |
| 2. | Ash Tree Dell Sewer. | Separate Surface Water to replace present combined drainage. | £6,000 | Commenced 1962. Completed 1962. |
| 3. | Olympic Way to Watkin Road. | Soil-Replacement. | £16,000 | Commenced October, 1961. Completed 1962. |
| 4. | Hay Lane. | Surface Water. | £10,000 | Not yet commenced. |
| East Lane. | Soil and Surface Water | £45,000 | Not yet commenced. |