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Sanitary Circumstances.
The only case of Typhoid Fever which occurred in this district
during 1913 was one in which the disease was contracted in Kent.
NEW ROADS IN 1913.
The new roads laid out include Treen Avenue and Gilpin
Avenue in East Sheen.
WORKING CLASS HOUSES.
No workmen's cottages or tenement dwellings have been
erected during the year, although a number of flats and small villas
at rents from 11/6 to 12/6 per week have been erected.
With regard to the number of workmen's dwellings generally,
very few, with the exception of those erected by the Council, have
been erected during the last few years, and as several workmen's
cottages have been closed during the year, there is a demand for
workmen's dwellings at the present time, and building operations
are now in hand; a contract having been let for 28 new dwellings,
of which 12 are in hand. It should be borne in mind that these
houses are intended to replace those being demolished under the
Malthouse Area Scheme.
NEW BUILDINGS IN 1913.
One hundred and ninety new buildings were erected, and all new
buildings are inspected throughout construction from start to finish,
and a record kept of the various points in connection therewith.
Until all the requirements have been complied with, the habitation
certificate is not issued. Particular attention is paid to the drainage
and sanitary appliances generally.
Plans approved for:—
Dwelling Houses, Flats and Shops 44
Alterations or Additions to Dwellings 29
Number of Dwellings Certified 153