No. 3.
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REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
at a Meeting held on the 15th July, 1901.
PRESENT:
The Honourable the Acting Director of Public Works (WILLIAM CHATHAM), Chairman.
the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MCILVAINE MESSER). CATCHICK PAUL CHATER, C.M.G.
:)
Dr. Ho KAI.
JOHN THURBURN.
The Chairman, by direction of His Excellency the Governor, laid before the Committee the proposed works enumerated under which were considered and the following recommendations made regarding them :-
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(1.) Pier at West end of Wing Lok Street. (C.S.O. ).
It was unanimously agreed that the sum of $15,000 be provided in next year's Estimates for this work.
(2.) Railings in Openings round Sheds in Pig and Sheen Depôts. (C.S.O. H).
It was unanimously agreed that a financial minute for the sun of $4,100 be taken in order to enable this work to be proceeded with at once.
(3.) Shed in Gaol Compound along South Boundary Wall. (C.S.O. HII).
It was unanimously agreed that the sum of $2,000 be provided in next year's Estimates for this work.
(4.) Market at Kowloon Point. (C.S.O. 1983).
Estimated cost $81,000. It was unanimously agreed that this work be taken in hand at once and a financial minute be obtained to cover the estimated expenditure this year; further provision to the extent required to be made in next year's Estimates.
(5.) Ten Urinals. (C.S.O. 1837).
It was unanimously agreed that the sum of $10,000 be provided in next year's Estimates for
this item.
(6.) Four Latrines. (C.S.O. HHF).
It was unanimously agreed that the sum of $12,000 be provided in next year's Estimates for this item.
(7.) Quarters for Sanitary Inspectors.
The Chairman submitted a plan showing three houses which it was proposed to erect on a site within the Taipingshan Resumed Area, immediately below No. 2 Tank, the estimated cost being $18,000.
The Committee were of opinion that a complete scheme for the housing of the whole staff of Inspectors, showing the accommodation proposed to be allotted to each, should be submitted by the Sanitary Board. If such a scheme received the approval of the Government, the Committee would be prepared to consider it further.
The Committee then adjourned.
Laid before the Legislative Council this 29th day of July, 1901.
R. F. JOHNSTON, Acting Clerk of Councils.
W. CHATHAM,
Chairman.