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14th June 1957, Page 40
14th June 1957
Page 40
Page 40, 14th June 1957 — Silent Service
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FEN ratepayers appreciate the efforts made to increase efficiency and prevent waste in the operation of municipal transport. They are keenly aware, and frequently critical, of the passenger services provided for them by local authorities, but little is known of the workings of public cleansing and other transport departments.

The achievements of cleansing departments deserve far wider, publicity. Some municipalities have developed highly efficient systems which are saving the ratepayers many thousands of pounds a year by reclaiming salvage. Many fine open spaces have been created by controlled tipping on derelict land. Numerous other benefits have been brought to the public, but they seldom receive recognition.

These amenities in their present highly developed form have been made possible only by the availability of reliable commercial vehicles and specialized appliances. Good tools deserve a cor responding standard of technique in their use, and that is certainly to be found among the ranks of municipal cleansing officers and transport engineers. They include some of the most able transport men in the country, although their technical skill and knowledge are not sufficiently recognized by comparison with. those of some other local government officers.

This issue salutes their achievements and those of the manufacturers supplying municipal vehicles. The development of the oil engine is saving ratepayers vast sums annually, and this type of power unit will be found in a substantial proportion of the exhibits at the conference of the Institute of Public Cleansing at Torquay next week. It has now been proved that, despite its higher cost, the oil engine has an economic advantage in most municipal applications. The day is probably not far distant when the petrol engine will be a rarity in this field.


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