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The Ministry deferred approval to the Chingford Mount Area Relief Surface Water
Sewers scheme in view of the restriction on Capital Expenditure.
The Leytonstone Drainage Area Relief Surface Water scheme was submitted to the
Ministry but approval has not yet been received.
Design has continued on two other major relief schemes.
The Greater London Council have agreed to vest in themselves, as main drainage
authority under the London Government Act, 1963, several main foul sewers together with
storm tanks and some pumping stations and are considering the vesting of further main foul
sewers.
Sewage Disposal
The Council now has no functions with regard to sewage disposal, which is carried
out by the Greater London Council.
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