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11. SWIMMING BATHS AND POOLS.
(a) Public –The Corporation swimming baths are situate
in Denmark Road and comprise two pools, one of which is in use
throughout the year whilst the other is used for swimming during
the summer months and in the winter season is converted for use
as a hall for concerts, dancing, etc.
The pools are equipped with pressure filters capable of
treating the water of both pools every 3½ hours during bathing
periods. In hot weather the filters are working continuously
day and night. Chlorination is marginal and the residual
quantity is maintained at the deep end of the baths with a
maximum of 0.6 parts per million available chlorine.
(b) Private–There are no privately owned swimming baths
or pools open to the public in the Borough.
12. ERADICATION OP BED BUGS.
During the year 21 premises were disinfected. Seven of these
were houses under the control of the Corporation.
13. COMPLAINTS.
The number of complaints received from the general public
during the year was 424 compared with 429 for the previous year.
The highest number of complaints recorded was 920 in 1947 and, with
the exception of the year 1953. the figures recorded have shown a
steady decline.
The following is a brief tabulated list of causes for complaints
received during 1958:–
Sanitary defects 118
Rodents 127
Drains and sanitary arrangements 60
Overcrowding 6
Food 37
Nuisance from Smoke 20
Defective Yards and Paving 3
Insect Pests 19
Accumulations 3
Animals 4
Water 2
Others 25
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14. RODENT AND INSECT PEST CONTROL.
As in previous years, it is pleasing to report that no legal
action was required under the provisions of the Prevention of
Damage by Pests Act, 1949. This is in itself an indication of the
co-operation received from householders and business people.
The department maintains, through servicing agreements, a
good liaison with the majority of the commercial and industrial
interests in the town. This service which is carried out with both
efficiency and economy, is greatly appreciated.
With regard to domestic properties, many of the infestations
are found to be due to accumulations of rubbish in back gardens,
spaces between fences and on waste land. There appears to be some
difficulty in the disposal of unwanted furniture, perambulators,
etc. and the indiscriminate dumping of these and other materials
provides harbourage for rodents.