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FLOODINGS FROM STORM WATERS.
During a very heavy storm in July last, several houses and
premises in the District were inundated on account of the
incapacity of the main sewers to carry off the storm waters, and
many applications were forwarded to this Board from owners and
occupiers of premises in the District for compensation for loss and
damage alleged to have been sustained by them in consequence
thereof. By direction of the Board, all such applications have been
forwarded to the Metropolitan Board, and the attention of that
Board has been called to the necessity for the construction of
additional sewers to divert the storm waters from the main sewers.
The Metropolitan Board has acknowledged the receipt of this
Board's communication upon the subject, and stated in reply that
that Board is unable to admit any liability in the matter.
NEW BRIDGE & PLATFORMS AT STEPNEY STATION.
The Engineer of the London and Blackwall Railway Company
has submitted plans for the construction of a new Bridge across
the Commercial Road, and platforms across York Street East and
York Road, for the approval of the Board, pursuant to the Company's
Act of Parliament passed in 1873. The Board approved
such Plans, subject to efficient means being provided to prevent
drippings from the enclosure of the platforms fronting the streets
on to the public way, and also that efficient means be adopted to
deaden the sound of trains passing over the bridge. All matters
in connection with the works are to be carried out subject to my
approval.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
CHARLES DUNCH,
Surveyor of the Board.