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One hundred and eleven examinations were
made from Sewers with reference to the general condition
of House drains under the Roadways, also as to
alleged stoppages therein, and whether trapped at
Sewers.
Where stoppages existed in the drains they were
almost invariably removed by the use of drain rods, and
the results of the examinations of drains as to their
condition, made known to the parties requesting
such information, and who paid for such examinations.
To maintain certain Sewers in good sanitary condition
it has been necessary, periodically, to flush
them with water, which has had the desired effect.
The cleansing of the sewers, gulley drains, and
catch pits is effected by the Vestry's Workmen, who
have, during the year, removed 243 loads of heavy
deposits from the Brick Sewers which interfered with
the free flow of the Sewage. There has also been
removals of deposits from 28,181 catch pits and street
gulleys, being at the rate of about 86 gulleys per
day, thereby allowing the rainfall to flow freely away
from the Roadways into Sewers.
The seven Public Urinals are maintained in an
efficient condition by Workmen specially employed
for that purpose.
Works of Improvement to Sewers and Street
Gulleys have been further continued, viz.:—