| Description | Large bundle of papers and correspondence concerning works of sewerage and sewage disposal in Halewood.
Includes: extensive correspondence with H.B. Ward, consulting engineer, overseeing the development of the Halewood sewerage works (1935 - 1942), including correspondence concerning the impact of the War on plans for sewage disposal schemes at Hale and Whiston and Mr. Ward's employment (Sep 1939) and lending of Sewage Disposal Works drawings to Mr. Ward in support of a scheme for the Ministry of Aircraft Production (Mar - Jul 1942); reports by H.B. Ward on the proposed sewerage works, with detailed consideration of Halewood and its changing environment and increased urbanisation (Jun 1935), accompanying plans and estimates (Dec 1936), and monthly progress reports; letter from W.F. Beavan, estate agents, Liverpool, concerning the sale of Lodge Farm, Halewood (Jan 1936); handwritten notes and calculations; handwritten tables showing costs associated with different tenders for the Halewood sewerage and sewage disposal (Aug 1937); report by H.B. Ward concerning the different tenders received in connection with the Halewood Sewerage Scheme (Aug 1937); H.B. Ward's views on each of the candidates for the position of Clerk of Works for the sewerage scheme (Oct 1937); ten Requisition for Information forms sent to properties on Higher Road, Halewood, to find out names of property owners, tenants and so on, with information requested and replies from residents (Nov 1937); handwritten lists of owners and occupiers on Higher Road (Nov 1937); plan showing proposed sewers in red, in vicinity of New Hutt Lane, Higher Road and the L.M. and S. railway lines; correspondence with Robert Reid, Clerk of Works at the sewage disposal works (1938 - 1940); notes of a meeting between H.B. Ward and the Sewerage and Sewage Disposal Committee discussing the connection of existing properties to the public sewer at Halewood (Feb 1938); correspondence with A.C. Willcocks, Clerk of Works at the sewage disposal works (Apr 1938); correspondence with J. Frodsham and Sons, solicitors, Prescot, concerning Halewood and Kirkby Sewerage Works (Mar - Apr 1938); plan showing proposed 12" sewerage pipe alongside the L.M. and S. railway lines, Higher Road, Halewood (Jun 1938); correspondence with John McGeoch & Sons, Ltd, contractors on the Halewood Sewerage Works, regarding the reduction of men employed on the works and potential for related grievances (Jun 1938) and contract payments and cancellation of a contract bond (Mar - Jul 1940); correspondence with the District Estate Office, Lime Street Station, Liverpool, concerning cancellation of plans for the 12" pipe at Higher Road (Aug 1938); correspondence with Rev. Louis H. Marner-Smythe, prospective Rector of Halewood, concerning proposed sewerage works impacting the rectory, church and schools (Aug - Sep 1938); letters to Mr and Mrs. Willcocks, concerning the termination of Mr. Willcocks position as Clerk of Works due to a "serious illness" (Sep 1938); application to Liverpool Corporation for electricity supply at the Halewood Sewerage Works (Jan 1939); correspondence regarding invitations to attend the official opening of the Halewood Sewage Disposal Works at Lower Road, with Ham, Baker & Co., Ltd., engineers, Birmingham, and Huyton-with-Roby Urban District Council (Jun 1939); handwritten and printed drafts of speech for the opening ceremony (c. Jun 1939); programme for the opening ceremony (Jun 1939). |