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The work on stage II of the scheme which includes the
construction of an additional sludge digestion tank. is to
commence in March 1957 and should be completed by early 1958.
The design of succeeding stages in the scheme is proceeding.
Sutton Sewage Disposal Works. These works continue to
discharge a good quality effluent to the Pylbrook.
Flooding. As a result of statistics obtained following
the mid-summer storms the Surrey County Council are proceeding
with improvements to the Pylbrook at the rear of properties in
Hamilton Avenue and the Borough Council are embarking upon an
improvement in their surface water sewer in Hamilton Avenue and
Trafalgar Avenue.
Similar investigations are proceeding with a view to
relieving surface water conditions of the lower portion of
Sutton High Street.
Refuse Collection and Scavenging. The collection and
disposal of house refuse and salvage together with the scavenging
of public highways is carried out under the supervision of
the Borough Engineer and Surveyor. The work has been executed
in a satisfactory manner.
Rivers and Streams. Subject to the remarks regarding the
Pylbrook under "Flooding" above, the streams within the Borough
have been maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Closet Accoramodation. There are four premises with
cesspools in use.
Some two pall closets and two chemical closets are in use.
in the past twenty eight years, one hundred and sixty one
premises originally with cesspool drainage have been connected
to sewers.
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