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Lewisham 1879
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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TAR PAVEMENT.
The following Tar Pavement was laid in the District:
Lewisham.
| Locality. | Superficial Yards laid. |
|---|---|
| Path from Aberdeen Terrace to Granville Park | 302 |
| From Lloyd's Place to " Hare and Billet," Blackheath | 457 |
| Portion near Camden Place, Blackheath | 50 |
| Hindsley Place, Forest Hill | 405 |
| Rowland Grove | 660 |
| The work was done by the Board without any Contractor. Penge. | |
| Locality. | Superficial Yards laid. |
| Selby Road | 291 |
| This work was done by Mr. Etheridge. Many of the Tar Pavement Paths in the District were Painted and Repaired during the year. ROCK ASPHALTE. There was 110 new Ruck Asphalte laid. ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. The Table below will give the Improvements projected and carried out. Lewisham Parish. | |
| Locality of Improvement. | Remarks. |
| Lowering Footpath, Montpolier Vale, Blackheath | Completed. |
| Widening the Roadway of Stanstead Road, Earle Bird's Estate | In hand. |
| Widening Catford Hill Road near Mr. Stanley's houses | In hand. |
| Widening Catford Hill Road along Major Foster's Estate | In hand. |
| Widening Railway Bridge near Forest Hill Station | Negotiating. |
| Hamlet of Penge. | |
| Locality of Improvement. | Remarks. |
| Widening Roadway at the Old Canal, Anerley Road | Completed. |