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crossings of roadways were relaid and repaired
where necessary.
The footway pavements in many parts of the
Parish have been taken up, relaid, repaired, and in
some cases the footways were repaved to meet the
increasing wear and tear occasioned by the large
number of inhabitants in the additional new streets.
Roadways have been repaired and streets closed
during the execution of the work, and with the aid
of two steam rollers the inconvenience to the public
was greatly diminished.
By the 105th Section of the Metropolis Management
Act, 1855, and the 77th Section of the Metropolis
Management Amendment Act, 1862, providing for
the paving of new streets, much time and attention
is required in obtaining payment of the estimated
expenses, and in carrying out the works at the cost
of owners of houses and land abutting on such
streets. The various sums received by this Department
and paid over to the Vestry Clerk are included
in the Yearly Cash Account of the Vestry.
The additional new streets taken to by the Vestry
make the extent of Parish roads 44 miles 6 furlongs
and 194 yards.