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Spaces at the bottom of Grove Hill, top of Roxborough
Road, and in Pinner Road, hitherto unsightly waste spaces,
have been planted, making a much improved appearance.
The Northolt Road allotments, opposite the Gas Works,
hitherto held privately, have been acquired by the Council,
thus preserving the area for permanent allotments.
SWIMMING HATH.
The Open Air Swimming Bath was completed during the
year, and opened for the use of the public on Saturday, July
28th, by Mrs. E. W. de W. Bruce. A display of swimming,
diving, &c., by experts, on the day was carried out with great
success.
The use of the bath was beyond expectation, as during the
two months about 24,000 tickets were issued. The weather
was exceptionally fine, which, of course, made a great difference.
On all sides much appreciation has been expressed of
the Bath, including several deputations from other districts.
The fact that this bath, after consideration of all the Baths
in the Country, has been selected for the venue of matches, e.g.,
British Empire versus United States of America, during the
coming year, speaks for itself.
A filtration plant, which will keep the water filtered and
clean, is to be installed, and this will enhance the value of the
bath, and is an excellent thing from the public health point of
view. Special arrangements have also been made for the use
of the bath by children from various schools, so that they can
be taught swimming, which should not only improve them
physically, but also prove of service in lessening danger from
drowning.
LIGHTING.
During the year the Harrow and Stanmore Gas Company
has been taken over by the Brentford Gas Company. Improvements
have been made in the lighting of some of the principal
roads by the use of high pressure burners with 4 mantles, and
the Council proposes to extend these improvements.
The introduction of a lighted "Danger" sign post at the
bottom of Peterborough Hill, which can be seen from four
ways, as a means of minimising accidents at a dangerous
corner, has proved to be very successful, and is being copied
in other districts.