Fri 17 Apr 1931
To Stroud Gas Co
Stroud
Re: Bridge at Downfield.(Gashouse Lane). Messrs Strachan & Co say that they can use Lodgemore Bridge for their heavy traffic and the therefore don't wish to contribute to the cost of a stronger bridge. The extra estimated cost for an iron structure is £150:- for an eight ton bridge and £166:- for a twelve ton. I believe the Stroud Urban District Council Surveyor would like a stronger bridge than the present one and my Committee has written to him suggesting he should see you with a view to coming to some agreement about the extra cost as we understand you also favour a stronger bridge than the one we are jointly liable to maintain.
