[Report 1934] / Medical Officer of Health, St Andrews.

  • St. Andrews (Scotland). Council.
Date:
1934
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    standpipes and floor gratings facilitate cleansing. The walls throughout are tiled to a height of about 8 feet. The sanitary fittings are of modern design with chromium-plated metal parts. The basins have a cold water supply only, but in the Ladies’ convenience, hot water may be obtained from the Attendant on request. The entire building is adequately lighted and ven- tilated and the artificial lighting is electricity. The Ladies’ Waiting Room is heated by a console-type gas radiator. The Architects for both schemes were Messrs. Walker & Pride, L.R.I.B.A., Church Square, St. Andrews. There is still a lack of public conveniences in parts of the Burgh, and the Town Council, have so far been unable to make any further provision hi the vicinity of the Playing Fields or at the entrance of the Lade Braes, on account of the difficulty of securing sites. The matter is still receiving attention. It is with regret that I have to again mention the acts of wilful and wanton damage done in the conveniences throughout the Burgh, and this became so common at the beginning of the year that the Town Council offer the reward of £5 for information leading to the conviction of offenders. I am happy to say that some improvement has taken place since bills containing the above reward were posted up, but there is still a lot of trouble in the interfering with the slot locks, and the introduction into those of other articles than coins. SANITARY CONVENIENCES. In regard to the provision of sanitary conveniences in properties in the Burgh no action has been taken on account of the fact that most of the properties concerned have or are being inspected in terms of the Housing Acts and as some of the properties are now closed no definite action can be taken pending the decision of the Town Council regarding defective properties, and as our building scheme is still proceeding further deductions fall to be made from time to time. At the end of the year there were 174 water-closets used in common within the Burgh :—103 by 2 tenants ; 41 by 3 tenants ; 22 by 4 tenants ; and 8 by 5 tenants. There are still 110 houses without water and sink inside the house, but since the end of the year 7 of these houses have been closed. A complete re-survey will require to be made at a later date.