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roofs were defective, brickwork at rear decayed and
dilapidated, the back additions and water-closets were
very dilapidated, and, in several instances, dangerous ;
the yards required properly paving and draining, the
majority of the houses were without sinks and a
proper supply of water, and the walls, ceilings, floors,
staircasesand woodwork generally, required thoroughly
overhauling and repairing. The owner's surveyor
has submitted a statement of proposed works, which
has been approved by the Committee, and the work
is in hand. Closing Orders were not made in this
case.
Nos. 124-130, Chiswick Lane.—During the houseto-house
inspection of the Manor House Estate these
cottages were found to be in such an insanitary condition
as to warrant action being taken under the
Housing Acts. However, prior to the making of
Closing Orders, the owners agreed to comply with the
Council's requirements, and the work is in hand.
House Drainage.
This important part of sanitary work has received
the usual careful attention, and during the year 305
drains were examined, tested and exposed for inspection,
etc. 102 of these were re-constructed in accordance
with the Council's bye-laws and 145 were
repaired.
Amongst the principal work which has been carried
out during the past year, in connection with house
drainage, is the re-construction of the whole of the
drains at Nos. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 17, Barrowgate