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BOROUGH OF PADDINGTON.
As complaints were received from time to time
from inhabitants of the Harrow Road relative to the
stench arising from the large brick gulley-pits, twelve
in number, constructed by the Metropolitan Board of
Works, the Vestry ordered them to be destroyed and
small cesspits constructed in lieu thereof, which work
has since been carried out.
The number of gulleys constructed and re-constructed
being 32, and 58 have been repaired. 19 manholes
and side entrances have also been constructed.
New Buildings.
Notices for the erection of ninety-three dwellinghouses
and one large iron van shed have been received
in accordance with the 76th Section of the Metropolis
Local Management Act, 1855.
With, reference to the drainage of these buildings,
the Vestry have issued orders regulating the depth of
outlets and other particulars. Copies of the orders are
attached to the building notices and retained in this
Department for future reference.
Drains, &c.
Stoneware pipe drains to the extent of 5,147
lineal yards have been required for the drainage of the
before-mentioned buildings. The drains, during their
construction, are under the supervision of the Vestry 's
officers, and are tested by water in order to ensure the
joints of pipes being thoroughly watertight before the