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The inside measurements of the Tank are as follows:—Length
12 feet, width 3 feet, and height to crown of arched roof 5 feet
3 inches. The Tank will hold 1,181 gallons, or about 5^ tons of
water. The bottom of the Tank is slightly above the level of the
invert of the Pipe Sewer; the Sewer at each end at its junction
with the Tank is closed during the time the Tank is being filled by
means of galvanized iron lug flaps, with ground faces; when the
Tank is full these flaps are raised by means of a chain which is
connected to each flap.
The Sewer in York Street is 370 feet in length, and provious to
the Flushing Tank being used these pipes were full to within a few
inches of the top with heavy sewage matter: this Sewer is now
perfectly clear.
The George Street Tank is similar in construction to tho Tank in
York Street, with the exception that the roof is formed of 6-inch
York Stone landings instead of concrete as in York Street, it is also
larger in size. Tho dimensions arc as follows: Inside measurement,
length 16 feet, width 3 feet 6 inches, and height 8 feet
6 inches; it will hold 2,975 gallons, or about 13¼ tons of water.
This Tank also discharges in two directions, it being constructed
upon the break of the George Street Sewer, which falls eastward
towards Gravel Lane, and westward towards Blackfriars Road.
The length of the George Street Sewer is about 620 feet.
These Tanks are filled from the nearest hydrant, canvas hose
being used to convey the water. The George Street Tank can be
filled in about 15 minutes.
Another Tank is now in course of construction at the junction
of Collingwood and Brunswick Streets.
291 cubic yards of soil have been removed from the sewers
undor my control during the year. The soil is allowed to dry in
tho sewer side entrances before being carted away.
In September last, Public Conveniences were erected at the east
end of Southwark Street, containing W. C.'s and Lavatories for
Men and Women. Tho ground upon which the Public Conveniences
now stand was formerly occupied by a large lamp column; this
lamp column was removed about 30 feet nearer towards the
Borough High Street, where it now affords a refuge for passengers