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•canal could be used as a coal store, the coals being
delivered by water.
The Wash-houses should be at Q, where there would
be sufficient space for 70 to 80 women washing at the same
time. The space above the Steam Boilers and the rooms
M, N, would be utilised for the drying horses, and for
mangles, hydro-extractors, and ironing tables.
The present w.c.'s at 0 are wholly unsuitable, and the
space might be utilised for second class hot baths for
women.
The Urinals at S are also unsuitable. It is found
desirable to have urinals and w.c.'s convenient to each
swimming bath, and the best positions for these can only
be decided upon when preparing a general plan of the
premises to a larger scale.
Question No. 3:—
The depth of the present concrete foundation of the
premises and how much (if any) fresh concrete would be
required. Also, what iron-work for supports. Also in
view of the buildings being used during the winter months
as gymnasium, &c.
Ayiswer:—
The present concrete foundations, where opened by
the vendor for my inspection, extended to a depth of 5-ft.
9-in. below the floor line. The bed of concrete is 4-ft.
wide by 2-ft. 3-in. thick. I do not think the present walls
would need underpinning.