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8. General.
The Borough Architect, Engineer and Surveyor contributes the
following information:—
(a) Public Conveniences.
Tenders were obtained during the year, for the erection of a
Public Convenience at the Selborne Recreation Ground, Selborne
Road, E.17.
During 1956, free washing facilities continued to be available
by the supply of soap and paper towels at the Public Conveniences.
A charge of 2d. continues for the issue of cloth towels.
No charges are made for the use of public conveniences.
(b) Cremation.
Facilities for cremation are available at the City of London
Crematorium at Manor Park and also the Manor Park Crematorium,
Manor Park.
Negotiations continued with adjoining Local Authorities.
(c) Rainfall.
The annual rainfall at Ferry Lane Station was 24.15 in.
(d) Inquests and Post Mortems.
Walthamstow Others Total
Post Mortems only 85 230 315
Post Mortems and Inquests 16 72 88
Inquests only 4 53 57
(e) Flooding.
This year, which has been abnormal in the number of excessive
rainstorms, has indicated clearly the weakness of the existing
sewerage svstem. Flooding has occurred in various parts of the
Borough, details of which are given below.
Following on a report to the Council in June, 1952, it was
agreed to engage technical staff to carry out the surveys and collect
data for the preparation of a new main drainage scheme. One
Principal Assistant Engineer and one Assistant Engineer were
engaged; it has not been possible, however, to recruit the balance
of the staff.
Up to date approximately 50 per cent. of the Borough has
been surveyed and the information plotted, this work has been
seriously impeded by the lack of suitable Junior Assistants.
By the end of this year, it is anticipated that the survey will
be completed for the southern part of the Borough, so that designs
can be prepared for this area, which is the worst one.