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whilst the ascertained values of the Flood Level were above
the Basement Levels, and on such occasions the Local
Sewers were wholly submerged, consequently rendering the
flow of Drainage and Surface Water through them impossible,
until the receding tide, through the storm overflows,
or the pumping power at the outlets had given relief, and
reproduced the general flow, and with such flow liberating
the pent up Local Sewerage and House Drainage.
Secondly, I shewed that the higher portions of the
Parish (although not affected in manner as the lower) were
nevertheless, very seriously injured by reason of the overcharged
condition of the Main Servers during the prevalence
of storms, of the excessive and almost unprecedented character
which occurred at the dates referred to. And I pointed
out also the results which arose from the blocked up condition
of those Main Sewers, rendering the Local Sewers
inoperative for a time, and causing property flooding, and
also bursting of the sewers.
I further ventured an opinion that, before any special
Local remedies could be entertained, the larger subject of
the Main Seivers and their outlets must receive deep attention
and consideration from the Authorities having charge
of the Main Outlet Sewers of the Metropolis.
Thirdly, I stated that where it might be found that any
of the Floodings complained of could be attributed to, or
be prevented, or decreased by Local re-arrangements, they
would at once receive the Vestry's attention. Several cases
of such easements of b low, &c., have been already carried
out.