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situated beneath the floor of room D, would have to ber
removed if that room is thrown into one with B and C.
They are in a most inconvenient position for getting fuel to
them and for firing. In the rooms with sloping floors also,
there are heaters which would require to be placed at a
different level. Most of these warming pipes could be used
again, but the value of the apparatus is not more than its
value as second hand material.
Question No. 8:—
What the estimated saving will be in using the present
buildings in lieu of constructing an entirely new building
for Baths, Wash-houses, and Offices.
Answer:—
I am of opinion that a saving of £2,500 to £2,800,.
would be effected by using the existing buildings instead of
constructing similar new walls, and roofs for the proposed
Baths, and Wash-liouses, and it is probable that if entirely
new buildings were decided upon, plans would be submitted
that would entail a considerably greater outlay, than the
cost of the additions and alterations I suggest, together
with the sum above mentioned, will amount to.
(Question No. 9:—
And to report generally on the subject for theinformation
and guidance of the Commissioners.
Answer:—
the alterations suggested would give a very
commodious establishment, with two or three class men's
swimming baths; two or three class hot baths; a women's
swimming bath, with two class hot baths; care-taker's