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Water supply from main 10
Sites concreted 3
Ashbins supplied 153
Refuse accumulations removed 9
Heating provided in shops 2
Workshops and bakehouses cleansed or repaired 8
Miscellaneous 36
HOUSE DRAINAGE (1 (ii)).
Fifty-one houses were completely redrained during
1938, compared with 33 during 1937. In addition the
drains of 6 other premises were repaired or amended to a
substantial extent. The reconstruction of drains of occupied
houses presents problems which are usually nonexistent
in the case of new buildings, and constant supervision
of the works is required so as to avoid as far as
possible inconvenience to the occupiers.
In as many cases as possible where combined drainage
systems have to be reconstructed, plans and detailed specifications
are prepared on behalf of the several owners free
of cost. By undertaking such work it is possible to assure
the use of good quality materials and to maintain more
complete control over the workmanship throughout. The
respective owners give instructions direct to their selected
contractors and are responsible for the costs incurred.
The following list gives the situation and numbers of
premises redrained during the year :—
Acre Road 10
Albany Park Road 1
Ashdown Road 1
Burritt Road 9
Canbury Park Road 4
Church Street 2
Clarence Street 1
Cromwell Road 2
Dinton Road 1
Gloucester Road 1