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into with the Regent's Canal Company in reference to the works to be done
by them at Limehouse and Ratcliff, viz.:—
Temporary road to be continued from Risbie's Rope Walk into Horse-
ferry Road.
Mill Place and Tytes Alley to be stopped up.
Plans of bridge and levels of road over new entrance have been approved.
The paving, lighting, drainage, &c., and other works in connection with
the formation of the temporary roads, are to be done at the expense of the
Companv.
BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.
Plans and sections have been deposited at the Offices of the Board, and
notices have been given of the intention of the promoters to apply to Parliament
for the following powers :—
Thames Sudways.—To construct a subway under the River Thames,
commencing from a warehouse on the south side of High Street, Wapping,
and terminating in a wharf on the north side of Bermondsey Wall; to raise
money by shares and borrowing; to compensate persons having rights of
ferry ; and for other purposes.
Chartered Gas.—For the purchase of lands, and construction of New
Gas Works and road thereto; manufacture and sale of gas, &c.; to lay gas
mains through East India Road and Commercial Road; and to alter levels of
Commercial Road, E., where that road is carried by means of bridges over
Regent's Canal and River Lea, aud fur other purposes.
Metropolis Gas.—For the amendment of Metropolitan Gas Act,
1860, and the local and personal Acts relating to the supply of gas in the
metropolis and adjacent districts ; reducing rates, &c., of Gas Companies;
regulating future price, purity, &c., of gas; for purchasing the land and
works ol the liatclift Gas Light and Coke Company, and for other purposes.