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of the work in hand, consist in of draining, fencing, laying-out
ground, tar-paving paths, constructing cottage, urinals, gymnasium,
entrance gates, &c., which is nearly completed.
SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE.
There were no Surface Water Drains sanctioned.
PARLIAMENTARY SCHEMES.
The following Bills were deposited affecting the District:—
1. The Metropolitan Board of Work (various powers)
isham Recreation Ground.
2. The Bexley Heath Railway Bill.
3. The South-Eastern Metropolitan (Lewisham, Greenwich
and District) Tramways Bill.
The Metropolitan Board of Works (Various powers), Lewisham
Recreation Ground.
This Bill is now before Parliament, and is for acquiring about
46J acres of land adjoining the Ravensbourne, between Catford
and Ladywell Railway Stations, for the purpose of & Public Recreation
Ground. 1 need hardly say the schemc originated with
the Lewisham Board, and what a great boon when completed,
it will be to the District.
The Bexley Heath Railway Bill was withdrawn. I reported
fully on this Scheme. (See Min., 11th January. 1888, page in).
The South-Eastern Metropolitan (Lewisham, Greenwich and
District) Tramways Bill.
The Bill is now before Parliament. The Board resolved to
give their consent on certain conditions.
FLOODING, FRONTAGE LINES, &c.
The rainfall of the year being so small no Hooding of any
consequence occurred.
Nineteen communications were received from the Superintending
Architect of the Metropolitan Board of Works asking
suggestions upon frontage lines of building. &c., under the 75th
and other sections of the Metropolis Management Act, 1862. I
have prepared the annexed Table showing the result of these
applications.
The Metropolitan Board of Works took proceedings in the