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Lewisham 1881
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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Hamlet of Penge.
| Locality. | No. of Superficial Yards. |
|---|---|
| Green Lane (one path) | 543 |
In Lewisham there were 5117 superficial yards of path
re-laid, and in Penge 4270 superficial yards, and many of the
paths throughout the District were painted.
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS.
The Table below will give the Improvements proposed, and
those carried out during the year:—
Lewisham Parish.
| Locality op Improvement. | Remarks. |
|---|---|
| Making up Ruad where widened at the corner of Ryecroft Road and Hither Green Lane | Completed. |
| Planting Space and Improving Entrance to St. Stephen's Terrace | „ |
| Reconstruction and widening Bridge north of Forest Hill Railway Station &c. | In hand. |
| Widening Catford Hill Road along Major Forster's Estate | Completed. |
By far the most important Improvement commenced during
the year was the Widening of the Bridge north of Forest Hill
Railway Station. The old Bridge was only 19ft. 3in. span, the
new Bridge will be 50 feet span. There can be no doubt when
the work is completed the widened road will be a great improvement.
NEW STREETS.
I have prepared a Table showing the New Streets paved and