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The Carriageway in Connaught Square Mews,
hitherto paved with old Rag Stones and Pebbles, has
been much improved by re-paving it with new Granite
Cubes.
The existing Channel Paving, where requisite,
has been taken up, re-laid, and repaired with old
Stones dressed for the purpose. In various parts of
the Parish the Water Channels and Crossings have
been paved with the best description of Granite.
Under the authority of the Metropolitan Board
of Works, the closing, either in whole or part, of the
Streets for carriage traffic during the repair of the
roadways, and the use of the Steam Road Roller for
consolidating the metalling, have continued to be
carried out successfully.
With regard to the paving of New Streets, the
powers of the Metropolis Management Acts were
enforced by the Vestry in certain cases, and in some
instances the works have been completed satisfactorily
by the Owners of Houses abutting on such
Streets; the additional length thereof added to the
previous extent of Roads, make a total of 42 miles
4 furlongs and 123 yards, now under the control of
the Vestry.
Gas and Water Companies, and other parties
have opened the Streets in 2735 places for laying and
repairing pipes, constructing vaults and additions to
Houses, and the execution of repairs. The costs and