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The macadamized roadway on Bishop's Road
Bridge has been removed, and new Granite Cube
Paving substituted. The accumulation of loose stones
on the surface of the road and its frequently muddy
condition is now obviated.
The channel paving in various streets has been
taken up, relaid and repaired with old stones, re-dre3sed
for the purpose. Fifteen crossings at the intersections
of streets were paved with Granite of the best
description.
The footway pavements in many parts of the
Parish have been taken up and relaid where necessary,
and new Yorkshire flags substituted for those worn and
broken by the traffic.
The paving of several new streets under the
powers of the Metropolis Management Acts have been
executed by the Vestry, at the cost of owners of houses
and land, and the length thereof added to the previous
extent of roads, make a total of 43 miles, 3 furlongs,
and 65 yards, now under the control of the Vestry.
The Carriageways have been successfully repaired,
with the assistance of the Steam Road Roller, during
the stoppage and diversion of the traffic, as approved
by the Metropolitan Board of Works.
The Gas and Water Companies and other parties
have opened the streets in 2,171 places, for the purpose
of laying and repairing Pipes, constructing and repairing
Vaults and Ovens, and making alterations or additions
to premises. The costs of re-instating the streets were
paid to the Vestry.