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Hongkong.
Item (v). This work had to be suspended as an extensive realignment of that portion of Kennedy Road to the westward of Wanchai Gap Road is contemplated.
Item (vi). This work became necessary on account of the extension of Belchers Street and the erection of some large blocks of houses adjoining it.
Item (vii). This work was undertaken in conjunction with item (iv). It will enable more water to be passed from Pokfulam Reservoir through the gauge basin than has hitherto been possible.
Item (viii). As trouble has been experienced in drawing water from the Wongneichong Gap Reservoir during the rainy season in consequence of its having to flow for a considerable distance in a natural stream-course before being intercepted and led into the Tytam Conduit, it was decided to construct an independent channel to convey the water into the conduit. Under the conditions hitherto existing, the water became charged, during rainy weather, with mud and sand through flowing in the stream-course and, as the mud and sand were deposited in the conduit, they caused such an obstruction as to reduce its discharging capacity. Only some preliminary work was executed before the close of the year.
Item (ix). Much trouble has been experienced in the past in clearing the roots of trees out of the Pokfulam Conduit. In carrying out the necessary operations on the present occasion, a quantity of earth which covered the conduit has been removed, and it is hoped that this will prove beneficial in checking penetration by the roots of trees.
Item (x). The Bowen Road conduit alterations carried out during 1912 were confined to that portion of the conduit to the westward of the Tytam Road. The remaining portion between the Tunnel outlet and the Tytam Road has now been dealt with, a great increase in the carrying capacity of the conduit being effected.
Kowloon.
125. Yaumati— Vegetable and Fruit Market. This structure was described in last year's Report (para. 95). It was completed in July and handed over to the Sanitary Department, all liabilities being discharged before the close of the year.
1913 Estimates, $2,000.00 Total Estimates, $10,300.00
6,100.00 Expenditure to 31/12/13,
1913 Sup. Vote, $8,100.00
1913 Expenditure, 8,069.55
9,578.11
126. Royal Observatory--Extension. This work comprised the addition of 2 rooms at the west end of the Observatory building, 2 rooms for servants at the west end of the outbuildings and a water-closet for the European Staff. The work was completed in August.