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by the insufficiency of the gullies in Approach Road to
carry off the water, and that these gullies were vested in
the London County Council. On their attention being
called to the matter, they had the gullies altered and
larger gratings fixed. An additional gulley was also
constructed by the Vestry, in Old Ford Road, in front of
the houses in question.
On the examination of a gulley outlet in Hackney
Rood, opposite Warner Place, it was found that when
the Metropolitan Board's contractor had broken up the
old sower in Hackney Road, he had neglected to oonnect
the outlet with tho new sewer. The connection was
made by the Vestry's workmen, and cost the 3um of
£16 15s. On application being made to the London
County Council, they paid tho Vestry the amount.
Hackney
Road.
During the year applications have been made and
plans submitted and considered by the Works Committee
for the drainage of—
House
Drainage. &c
77 Old nouses.
52 New Houses.
1 Timber Stage.
2 Additions.
6 Workshops and Warehouses.
1 Board 8chool (reconstruction).
1 Covered Playground.
1 Now Hospital.
4 Blocks of Model Dwellings (Columbia Square).
6 Stables.
The portions of the drains under the public highways
and the connections with the sewers are in all cases made
by the workmen of the Vestry, at the cost of the
applicants.