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Refuse Disposal.
The three old destructors have all been kept fully in service during 1948,
but, owing to their limitations, recourse has been had to a still greater degree
to tipping. It has been gratifying to receive approval in principle to the
new destructor scheme proposed at Sunbury and this has now so far progressed
in preparation that it is hoped to have it erected, for the joint use of
Twickenham, Sunbury and Staines, by the end of 1950. The estimated costs
of £120,000 may, however, by the time the buildings and plant are put into
use, be considerably exceeded. The design and working arrangements for
salvage recovery and refuse disposal have been extended and improved, and,
when erected, the project should be one of the most modern, hygienic and
advanced plants in the country.
A reorganisation in salvage arrangements during the past year has resulted
in a reduction of costs and an increase in revenue, which latter figure now is
at an approximate rate per annum of £14,000.
Complaints Received during the Year.
There were 2,772 complaints received, and these were investigated in
accordance with the following analysis:-
Number
Nature of complaint. received.
Housing defects 987
Choked and defective drains 147
Accumulations of offensive matter 51
Unsound food 371
Verminous premises:-
(a) Bugs 57
(b) Rats and mice 369
(c) Other 102
Keeping of animals 26
Unsatisfactory milk supplies 4
Miscellaneous 658
Total 2,772
Summary of Visits, Inspections, etc.
Dwelling.houses for housing defects under Public Health Act:-
(a) After complaint 2,125
(b) Subsequent visits 5,135
Dwelling houses under Housing Act:-
(a) After complaint 726
(b) Subsequent visits 169
Dwelling.houses:-
Housing applications, specially investigated 482
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