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Mortuary.
On 2nd April, 1895, the Vestry having been unable to obtain the temporary use of the
Guardians' Mortuary at the Infirmary in the Lower Road, instructed the Surveyor to do
what was necessary to the old Watch House, St. Marychurch Street, to adapt the same for
the purpose of a temporary Mortuary during the demolition of the old Mortuary and
pending the erection of the new, utilising as far as possible the plant, etc., in use at the
present time, and on 16th April the Surveyor reported that the same was nearly read v for
occupation, when he was authorised to demolish the old Mortuary, and prepare the
foundations for the new building.
On 7th May, 1895, the General Purposes and Works Committee reported that since the
plans for the new Mortuary had been approved by the Vestry the Surveyor had improved
the construction of the roof of the non-infectious chamber, and substituted fan lights to
open and close for the louvre ventilation.
Resolved—That the alterations to the plans be approved.
The Committee also reported that the Surveyor had demolished the old Mortuary, and
made the necessary excavations for the foundations for the new buildings, and that as the
ground was very loose and much honeycombed he was adopting measures to solidify the
same, and that it might yet be necessary to drive piles to secure a foundation.
Resolved—That the matter be left in the hands of the Surveyor to do whatever ho
thinks necessary to secure a good foundation.