View report page

(b) Southern
Stage I of the modernisation scheme was completed in June, 1961,
providing clariflocculators, new humus tanks and new sludge drying
beds. The effluent, although now much improved, still falls below the
required standard because of the poor condition of the filter bed midia.
The renewal of this media will be included in the second stage of the
scheme, preparation of which continued. It will also include new sludge
treatment and drying facilities.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
The Chief Public Health Inspector reports as follows:-
Housing Act, 1957
The amount of work carried out by the Department with particular
reference to the clearance of sub-standard properties is small when
compared with former years because (a) most of such property has
been dealt with in past years and (b) it is becoming increasingly difficult
to provide alternative accomodation for the occupiers. In connection
with the latter remark one must point to the difficulty experienced by
the local authority in finding sites suitable for redevelopment both from
the aspect of size and suitablity and the economic angle.
It has been possible during the year to carry out some house-to-house
inspections and in this connection 58 houses have been inspected. It is
pleasing to report that work in addition to that called for including
external painting, has been carried out. Not only does this preserve the
fabric of the house, it improves the general appearance and tone of the
houses and neighbourhood.
Referring to details outstanding in last year's report, progress has
been as follows:
42/48, Victoria Road
Difficulties in negotiations in connection with these houses continued
and it became necessary in the case of Nos. 46 and 48 (the pair were in
a bad state of repair) for the Public Health Committe to take action
under Section 16 of the Housing Act and make demolition orders after
hearing the owner's representations at the committee meeting.
64/72, Prospect Road
The Compulsory Purchase Orders referred to in the Report for 1960
was confirmed by the Minister of Housing and Local Government.
15