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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lewisham 1881
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham]
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SEWERS.
The Table below will give the Sewers completed and projected during the year.
| Locality. | Lknoth in pert run. | Size. | Material. | Remarks. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISHAM. | ||||
| Adamsrill Koad to St. Michael's Koad | 1200 | 12 inch | Pipe. | In hand. |
| Arncott and Exbury Koads, Catford Mill. | 1290 | 12 „ | „ | Completed. |
| Brookdale Road, Wild- fell Road, Scrooby Street, and the Retreat, Catford | 360 | 15 ,, | „ | |
| 1528 | 12 ,, | „ | In hand. | |
| 160 | 9 „ | „ | ||
| Burghill Koad to Mayow Koad | 370 | 12 „ | „ | Completed. |
| Rurghill Kond to St. Michael. Road | 600 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Clarens Street (west end) | 194 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Clune House, Lower Sydenham, through garden, &c. (rebuilt ) | 400 | 3 ft. by 2 ft | Brick. | Not commenced. |
| Comerford Road, Rroekley | 1113 | „ „ | „ | Completed. |
| De Frene Road to Adamsrill Road | 1000 | 12 inch | Pipe. | In hand. |
| Devonshire Koad | 100 | 9 „ | „ | „ |
| Devonshire Koad, For-est Hill | 340 | 9 „ | „ | Completed. |
| Helvetia Street and part of Clarens Street | 660 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Kent House Lane | 343 | 12 „ | „ | „ |
| Nyon Street | 162 | 12 „ | 99 | 99 |
| Pearfield Koad, Perry Vale | 654 | 12 „ | „ | In hand. |
| Westbourno Koad and Perry Valo (relaid) | 1020 | 15 „ | „ | |
| PENCE. Franklin and Vineleigh Roads, diversion of old sewer (rebuilt) | 538 | 3 ft. by 2 ft | Brick. | Not commenced. |
| 1026 | 12 inch | Pipe. | ||
| New Roads, Cator Estate (Bockenham Sewerage Area) | 1200 | 12 „ | „ | In hand. |
The above will add, when completed, 1113 feet run of 3 feet
by 2 feet brick Sewers, 350 feet run of 15-inch pipe Sewers,
9027 feet run of 12-inch pipe Sewers, and 600 feet run of
9-inch pipe Sewers to those already vested in the Board.
The 3 feet by 2 feet egg-shaped Sewer in Comerford Road
was constructed by the Governors of Christ's Hospital. In