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(15.) Widening Conduit Road. In this case, the cost has been increased from $8,000 to $12,000, in consequence of some heavy landslips which occurred during the progress of the work. These were caused by severe rainstorms.
(25.) King's Park.-The estimated cost is only an approximate estimate given by the Superintendent, Botanical and Afforestation Department.
(26.) Cattle Dépôt Extension.—'l his is a reproductive work, as fees are received for the housing of the cattle. Manila is now drawing its supplies of cattle largely through Hongkong, and the depôts are often overcrowded, necessitating the keeping of the animal in the open yards, where they are unprotected from the elements.
(28.) and (29.) Both these items appeared in this year's Estimates, but it has been found impracticable to make a commencement with either of them.
(30.) Road from Hunghom to Yaumati.—This is to provide suitable cross- communication between these two populous portions of Kowloon.
At present, either a considerable détour must be made or it is necessary to walk over a rough pathway, which is almost impassable in the wet season.
(32.) Resumptions of Iusanitary Property.-Provision is made for making a commencement with the resumption of some of the insanitary property in the Colony.