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Two manholes were constructed on the surface water drains
in Bromley Road and High Street, Lewisham.
A great number of old drains were examined and stoppages
removed ; in many cases the drains being relaid. A very large
amount of labour was expended on this particular work.
From the table at page 8 in this Report it will be seen that in
Blackheath, Lewisham, Brockley, &c., 1,397 dwelling houses and
public buildings were completed during the year, and 105 new
frontage drains laid. The number of old drains relaid—a considerable
item—is not included in this table. The whole of the new
drains, and also the old—where relaid—were tested with water
before the trenches were filled in with earth. There were 2,587
separate testings. This represents a very large amount of work.
The cesspools at Brockley, and at the Woodlands, Hither Green
Lane, were regularly emptied, the work being done by the Board
and at the public cost. I am pleased to say that the cesspools in
Southend village were destroyed and the houses now drain into
the new sewer.
The connection of the London County Council's relief sewer
was made during the year with the Board's new Sewer from Bell
Green to Clarina Road, Penge, and this line is now available for
the relief of storm water during heavy rainfalls. The Staustead
Road and Waldram Road Sewer was completed during the year.
This sewer is 2,075 ft. in length and constructed with brick and
concrete, being 4-ft. 0-in. by 3-ft. 8-in. and 3-ft 9-in. by 2-ft. 6-in.;
the contract sum being £3,231. The Brockley Valley Sewer was
commenced soon after Christmas. Mr. John Neave is doin
the work under contract, the contract sum being £3,948. The
owners of land are contributing to the cost. The sewer is 3,674
feet long, and constructed with brick and Portland cement concrete,
and the size of the sewer is 3-ft. 9-in. by 2-ft. 6-in. The
work is proceeding satisfactorily, and I expect will be completed
before the contract time. The first portion of the sewer was constructed
in rather wet ground, and in the upper portion hard beds
of cockle shell were found. I am anxious to see this sewer extended
to Brockley Rise, and thus have an available sewer to
drain the houses which at present drain into cesspools in that
neighbourhood.