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The opening of the new Administrative Block and Extensions
to the Hospital was performed by The Right Hon. Arthur
Greenwood, formerly Minister of Health, on 5th December, 1931.
The Worshipful the Mayor (Alderman C. W. Blading, J.P.)
presided, accompanied by the Mayoress and members of the
Council.
The additions and reconstructions were carried out by direct
labour under the supervision of the Works Committee (Chairman,
Alderman G. Manser, J.P.) and A. T. Bridgewater, Esq., F.S.I.,
Borough Engineer. A description is given herewith, viz.:—
Block A.
The building consisting of two wards and separation rooms
has been redecorated throughout and a verandah with glass roof
provided. This has necessitated alterations to permit of the beds
being wheeled out, and the electrical wiring has been renewed and
more modern lighting installed.
Block B.
This Cubicle Block which has been in use for many years
remains as heretofore.
Block C.
This is a two storey building, the upper floor of which
formerly housed the nursing staff: the partitions have been
removed and altered into two wards which are used for cases
of Acute Scarlet Fever. The lower floor, also of two wards is
available for the more convalescent patients. Access is obtained
to a covered verandah by wide doors leading from the wards.
An hydraulic lift permits of easy transference of patients, and
for other purposes. A water tower has been added to ensure
adequate circulation throughout the whole of the Institution by
means of the low pressure hot water system connected with three
boilers placed in a portion of the basement. Additional pumps
driven by electric power maintain an equable temperature.
Wide emergency exits have been arranged at each end of the
building.
Block D.
A new Block comprising 14 cubicles or separate rooms for the
nursing of different and complicated cases of illness; that is for