Rehabilitation Loan.
14. Leighton Hill Quarters:—A revised scheme of development was prepared during the year. The southern extremity of the site was found unsuitable for building owing to tunnels and only two blocks of flats were included in the new scheme. After the tunnels have been filled in, the erection of a third block of less height will be considered. Each block is seven storeys high and contains thirteen flats. The entire scheme will contain twenty-six flats, eighteen of which have three bedrooms, and eight, two bedrooms. The structure is of reinforced concrete and the design has been carried out on the bearing wall principle in which the partition walls are used as the load-bearing supports. This suited the type of plan evolved and economy in steel was effected. The accommodation provided consists of living rooms, dining rooms, 2 or 3 bedrooms, bathrooms, and servants' quarters. Garages were included. Tenders were called for and the contract for the work was let to Messrs. China Construction Co., Ltd., on 17th June, 1947. By the end of the year the concrete work had been completed up to the level of the fifth floor on the North block and to the fourth floor on the South block. The scheduled date of completion is 17th September, 1948.
15. Peak Pavilions Quarters:-A scheme of development for this site was prepared consisting of one block six storeys high containing eleven 5-roomed flats. The plan is similar to Leighton Hill flats and the reinforced concrete frame is also designed on the bearing wall principle. The accommodation provided in each flat consists of living room and dining room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and three servants' rooms. The flats have been designed to allow through ventilation and are fitted with electrically heated cupboards and storerooms. Garages are included. Tenders were received, a contract let for the work to Messrs. China Construction Co. Ltd., on 30th October, 1947, and by the end of the year the concrete work had been completed up to the second floor level.
16. Queen's Gardens Quarters:-The site was previously occupied by Government Quarters which were demolished before the war owing to their dilapidated condition. During the year a scheme of development was in course of preparation consisting of a block seven storeys high containing 4 and 5-roomed flats. The total number of flats provided in the scheme is twenty-six. Garages are included.
17. King's Park Quarters:-The site is situated to the north of King's Park Recreation Ground. It consists of an area which had been partially developed by private enterprise and subsequently abandoned. During the year a scheme was in course of preparation for the erection on this site of four similar blocks each containing twelve 4-roomed flats providing a total of forty-eight flats together with garages.