Bengal public health report.

  • Bengal (India). Public Health Department.
Date:
[1931]
Catalogue details

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Credit: Bengal public health report. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    for the various zones was practically completed. Owing to delays in fhe acquisition of land the construction of two of the zone reservoirs has had to be held in abeyance. With the exception of these reservoirs, it is anticipated that the remainder of the works will be put into operation by April 1932. (iv) Dacca Main Drainage Extension Scheme.—A number of gulley pits were constructed and additional ventilating shafts erected. Two hand dumping depots were constructed and put into operation in Urdoo Road. (v) Improvement of the drainage at Tangail Sub-jail.—A portion of this work was completed but the remainder had to be held in abeyance owing to a boundary dispute with the municipal authority which resulted in funds lapsing. (vi) Mitford Hospital, Dacca.—A sewer connection between the surface drains around the infectious diseases wards and the municipal sewer system; was constructed and put into use. ((vii) Bhatpara Improvement scheme—Sewerage (Building and General).—The staff quarters, the pumping station and receiving well were completed at the beginning of the year. All the machinery for the pumping station was delivered and erected complete. Laying of the rising main and the excavation of the storage and storm-water tanks were also completed. The construction- of the masonry tanks for the simplex plant was commenced towards the end of the year and fair progress was made. Sewerage system.—Altogether 17,967 feet of sewers were laid during the year, of which 8,264 feet were Hume pipes and 9,703 feet stoneware pipes. Water-supply.—Laying of the distribution system was completed with the exception of the portion along the new roads, and connections were made for supply from the mills. Works to the value of Rs. 4,71,330 were paid for during the year. (viii) Tittaghur Sewerage Extension.—The third unit of the simplex activated sludge plant was completed and brought into operation early in the year. The sewers and the surface drains were also completed. Works to the extent of Rs. 57,900 were completed during the year. (ix) Bansberia Water-supply.—The laying of the distribution system was practically completed and supply commenced about the middle of the year. Works worth about Rs. 28,800 were completed during the year. (x) Asansol Water-supply.—Practically the whole scheme was completed, one zone centre chamber and some minor works remaining to be done. (xi) Midnapore Water-supply.—The remaining portion of the distribution system was completed, also the chlorinating chamber and oil reservoir. Tenders were obtained for the construction of the staff quarters. (xii) English Bazar Water-supply.—Contracts were let out and good all round progress was made. The engine-house and drivers’ quarters were constructed and the machinery erected. A good many lengths of both trunk mains and zone mains were laid.