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U.S.D. has not so far embarked upon any large scale flushing
of the drains in the Walled City because of the lack of a
water supply. On the Secretary for Security's instruction,
the Waterworks Office investigated the possibility of
installing a number of salt water standpipes in the Walled
City for the purpose of flushing, but has recently come
to the conclusion that the installation of salt water
standpipes was not feasible as salt water would leave deposits which could cause the streets to be slippery, and W.W.O. was not, in any case, in favour of standpipes within the Walled City since it would incur criticism from the residents
who have been clanouring for a supply to individual households.
As an alternative course, we have been in discussion with
Fire Services Department which pointed out that there was a great demand for fire hydrants in the area and that the
Department had already applied for the installation of 12 "swan-necked" hydrants in the Walled City for fire fighting. These hydrants may also be used for flushing as they can be easily handled by U.S.D. Cleansing staff and their distribution would make it possible for the whole area of the Walled City to be washed. We hope that the Fire Services' application could be processed with the greatest possible speed.
Looking to the future, we feel that there is hope yet for involving the residents of the Walled City in keeping clean habits. However, this depends upon a sense of responsibility for their environment and the willingness to co-operate with the City District Office. We feel that if Government
expects the residents to play a part in keeping the Walled City clean, Government should first play its part, by ensuring that the basic environmental facilities are provided. recommendations in this paper will, we believe, go a long way in meeting this objective.
City District Office (Kowloon City)
22nd March 1974.
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