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PROPOSED TUNNEL UNDER THAMES.
The attention of the Board having been called to the proposal
before the Metropolitan Board of Works for the making of a
Tunnel from the East India Dock Road under the River Thames to
Greenwich, and thus provide a communication between the North
and South sides of the Thames, a Memorial was presented to the
Metropolitan Board of Works by direction of this Board, urging
upon them the desirability of carrying out the proposed scheme.
NEW BRIDGE & PLATFORMS AT STEPNEY
STATION.
The works in connection with the construction of the new
Bridge across the Commercial Road, and Platforms across York
Street East and York Road are proceeding satisfactorily. The
plans of the new Bridge and Works have been submitted to, and
received the approval of, the Board.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient Servant,
CHARLES DUNCH,
Surveyor of the Board.