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1 would advise that the swimming baths be made of
concrete, and if this be carefully done, the portion below
the level of the present foundation can be put in without
disturbing the present foundations, and will act as a
retaining wall.
Question No. 4:—
The height and elevation of the Baths, Wash-houses,
and Offices, that could be erected out of the present
buildings and strip of land adjoining, and wrhether it would
be necessary to heighten the present roof.
Answer:—
The existing buildings are 14-ft. 6-in. to 15-ft. high
from the floor line to the pole plates, i.e., to the top of the
walls, which will be quite high enough. With respect to
using the buildings as a gymnasuim during the winter, the
rooms are high enough for all ordinary gymnastic appliances,
except the trapeze.
N o great expense need be incurred in providing
supports for those appliances which are hung from the
Avails or roof. The roofs therefore need not be heightened
for Baths.
Question No. 5:—
Whether a neAv front and entrance to the premises
would be required.
Ansivcr:—
In my opinion it is unnecessary to put a neAv front to
the existing building. I would suggest that any new
building decided upon should be made to harmonise Avith