Limerick Harbour Tramways Act, 1931

Foundation of tramways.

12.—(1) The foundation of the Tramways shall consist of concrete of at least 7 inches in thickness, part reinforced with steel, and composed of one part best Portland cement to six parts clean gravel, broken stone and sand. Provided that, in respect of those portions of Tramway No. 1 from its commencement to its south intersection with Carey's Road and from its north intersection with Carey's Road to its intersection with Dixon's Lane, and in respect of Tramways No. 1a and No. 1b the foundation may consist of broken stone ballast and sleepers.

(2) So much of the Tramways as is laid in public thoroughfares shall be paved with block stone pavement concrete or asphalt between the rails and for a distance of at least eighteen inches outside the rails of the Tramways to the reasonable satisfaction of the borough surveyor of the Corporation. The surface of the street adjoining such pavement shall be properly made good by the Commissioners, and raised by them where necessary, and to the satisfaction of the borough surveyor. The Commissioners and the Corporation may from time to time enter into and carry into effect agreements for forming the foundation of the Tramways otherwise than as prescribed by this section.