per annum, but the offer was declined; and at the same meeting (Oct 7th) it was resolved that the offer of Mr. Webb, of the Hole Farm, to permit the Board to use a spring of water (known as Dr. McCabe’s Spring) at an annual rent of £15 be accepted.
The Shirley-ground water. After obtaining an under-lease of the land in St. Andrews parish, it was decided at the July meeting to convey the water therefrom, after filtering it, by means of a four-inch pipe through the railway culvert into the well at the works; the cost not to exceed £260, and to be charged to Permanent Works account.
Low Water. At the same meeting the Water Committee reported that the supply of water in all the reservoirs was very low, and that the tank in Mr. North’s field only yielded two hours supply, daily; consequently, the necessities of the town were chiefly supplied from the spring water near the Gas Works.
The East-well Water. Referring to this supply, Ald. Ross said there were thirty or forty fishing boats constantly requiring water, and they were often obliged to wait hours before they could obtain a sufficiency. He thought if the Board could run a heading into the cliff the supply might be increased. He had no doubt of obtaining Lady Waldegrave’s consent for such a benevolent purpose. – Referred to Water Committee.
The Halton Wells. Coun. Bromley drew attention to the Halton Wells, and asked whether something could not be done to increase the water in them, the then supply being also very low. This matter was also referred to the Water Committee.
Eversfield Waterworks. At the meeting on Sept. 2nd, Mr. T.C. Barlow, C. E., of London, sent in a lengthy report of his examination (to order) of the Eversfield Waterworks, as to their money value and of their amalgamation with the Local Board’s works. The Eversfield system comprised three reservoirs in the Shornden valley, all at different heights, varying from 73 feet to 189 feet above the datum line of Mr. Laing’s map of the town. The whole of the works were of the roughest and most temporary character, and would require a large outlay to make them efficient. Besides these, Mr. Clark had power to construct a new distributing reservoir, 230 feet above the datum level, and another in the Hollington valley at an altitude of 110 feet. 522 tenants were supplied from these works, and the lowest rental estimate exceeded £1200. The quantity of water might be increased. Mr. Barlow’s estimate, after deducting the sum required to make them efficient, and a further sum for redeeming the capital at the expiration of the lease, was £11,800. The local Board works comprised five collecting and storing reservoirs at altitudes -
