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These sewers have been constructed at the expense of the owners, under the
superintendence of the Board.
A new Penstock has been fixed at the outlet of the sewer passing under
the "Grapes" Public-house, Fore Street, Limehouse.
One manhole has been constructed to the sewer in Spread Eagle Street,
and one to the sewer in Catherine Street, Limehouse. A new side entrance
has been constructed in Bower Street, Ratcliff. One new Flushing-box has
been fixed in Shoulder of Mutton Alley, and a new side entrance grate in
Henry Street, Limehouse.
7 Fushing Boxes have been altered.
7 New Gullies have been constructed.
1 New Gully pan has been fixed.
40 Gullies have been repaired, altered, and trapped.
19,710 feet of brick sewers, and 15,610 feet of pipe sewers have been
cleansed by the workmen employed by the Board.
735 feet of brick sewers, and 324 feet of pipe sewers have been cleansed
by the Contractor of the Board.
HOUSE DRAINAGE.
104 applications have been received for permission to construct new
drains to premises, and 45 applications have been received for cleansing old
drains. 249 houses and other buildings, and 10 railway bridges have been
connected with the sewers, and the following works executed in connection
therewith, viz. : —
20 feet of 12 in. pipe drains laid.
870 feet ,, 9 ,, ,, ,,
7,144 feet ,, ,, ,, ,,
1,988 feet „ 4 „ „ „
198 Closet pans and traps fixed.
215 Sinks and traps fixed.