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in the areas behind the housing blocks. Surface
water tends to accumulate along the walkways and
most of the underground drains and curface channels
are choked. Litter bins are not properly covered.
Bamboo baskets are used for the storage of refuse
pending its removal.
Surface channels: All surface channels inside the
centre tend to be choked.
Toilet facilities: Three out of six flush toilet
blocks are in working condition, while the remainder
are either out of order or inadequately maintained. The Urban Services Department has been obliged to provide 30 double-compartment dry latrines to supplement the facilities.
No proper
Refuse disposal: A daily collection service is
provided by the Urban Services Department.
refuse collection point has been provided in this
centre.
6) Nightsoil collection: A daily collection service is
provided by the Urban Services Department and this service is reasonably satisfactory.
Argyle Street Detention Centre '(managed by the Prisons Dept.)
1) Population as at 3/10/79:
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1,648
of
General condition: Although slightly overcrowded conditions are satisfactory from the hygiene point view. In general, the centre is maintained in a reasonably clean state and is free from refuse and waste water. No infestation of pests has been noted.
Surface channels: In reasonably good working order
with occasional overflows.