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Paving of Yards.
The yards and, where necessary, the side
passages of 65 houses have been paved with
concrete or other durable and impervious material,
so sloped as to ensure the speedy removal of
surface water, etc., thus preventing many nuisances
that must of necessity arise where the yards are
unpaved and in a filthy condition. It is found
most beneficial in the smaller property, as
cleansing is greatly facilitated and encouraged
thereby.
House Drainage.
In consequence of written complaints alleging
nuisances arising from defective drainage, the
Council gave instructions in 63 instances for the
ground to be opened and the drains examined
under the provisions of section 41 of the Public
Health Act, 1875.
In each case where they were found to be in a
defective condition, notices were served upon the
persons responsible, requiring the drains to be
relaid or repaired as the case required.
Generally the notices were promptly complied
with, and in three instance where the premises
were drained by a combined system, the Council
at the request of the owners, executed the work
and charged them with the cost.
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