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of benefit derived, I have every confidence in saying the money
is well spent. The work was done by contract. There are
other works for the abatement of flooding under consideration,
which I need not at present particularize.
The Metropolitan Board of Works commenced the construction
of a new Sewer G feet in diameter, from the Broadway,
Deptford, to Lee Bridge, and the work is progressing rapidly.
This Sewer will greatly relieve the present Sewer in times of
storms, and cannot fail to be a boon to the inhabitants of parts of
Lewisham. I am very glad to be able to say we have been free
from flooding during the year.
The question of the drainage of the Priory Estate and the
extension of a Sewer to Southend has been under the consideration
of the Lewisham Board, and the Metropolitan Board of Works
have been asked to make the Sewer, or contribute towards the
cost of it. Nothing has yet been arranged. A Sewer is very
much needed.
An inventory of all the tools, and plant, &c., belonging to
the Board, and used in my department, was taken.
A large number of plans, reports, &c., was prepared by me
during the year, and other matters which it is not neeessary for me
to mention in this report. More than a thousand letters have
been written by me. I append to this report a list, of New Streets
sanctioned by the Metropolitan Board of Works.
I ha\e the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your obedient humble Servant,
JOHN CARLINE, C.E., Mem. San. Inst.
(Surveyor to the Board).
The Board of Works for the
Lewisham District.