125. Borings to ascertain the nature of the harbour bottom prior to carrying out new work was carried out during the year as follows:--
Kun Tong
Causeway Bay
H
Castle Peak Bay
North Point Sea Wall Extension
Yau Tong
West Point for proposed Pier off Marine Lot 433
Central Reclamation Scheme (First Section)
Waterloo Road
a
Royal Naval Dockyard
Sand deposits within harbour limits.
Hung Hom Bay Reclamation
Total
4
12
1
10
4
13
33
5
4
35
13
134 bores.
Five land borings were made in the Royal Naval Dockyard for the Naval Authorities.
126. Central Reclamation Scheme (First Section):-Preliminary work was commenced for this scheme. Borings were made to ascertain the nature of the harbour bed and sketch plans were in course of preparation of alternative designs.
127. Hung Hom Bay Reclamation:-Borings were taken along the line of the proposed sea wall and a survey was commenced at the end of the year of the cutting area. Trial bores were being carried out to ascertain the quantity of filling likely to be obtained from the cutting area.
128. Kun Tong Reclamation:-Approximately 71,500 cubic yards of dredgings were deposited at this reclamation, together with a considerable quantity of city refuse. In view of the contemplated work at North Point, an extension to the protective work is a matter of urgency. Borings, surveys, plans and estimates were prepared for this work.
ROADS & TUNNELS OFFICE.
Public Works Recurrent.
129. Maintenance of Roads & Bridges:-Maintenance work was again handicapped by lack of plant and equipment but when Hok Un Quarry came into an almost full output during the summer, the situation in Kowloon began to improve. The lack of rollers however continued to prove a severe handicap. Although the five pre-war steam rollers which were recovered, were rehabilitated, their use is limited to the level urban areas. However, by use of hand rollers and with the co-operation of the Services from whom at various times motor rollers were hired, a considerable amount of work was carried out.