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160. Works Executed on Private Account:-The total number of items carried out was 448. The work in general consists of the making up of footways under verandahs and the provision of vehicle access across public footways, the costs of which are normally chargeable to private individuals.
Public Works Extraordinary.
161. Works Contingent on Land Sales:-Good progress was made with arrears of work in making up roads and footpaths outside new and rehabilitated buildings, but the rate of construction of these buildings was such that the funds provided in the Estimates were insufficient to carry out all works by the time they were completed.
162. Causeway Road Widening:-Work was commenced about mid-August and both tram tracks and the northern half of the road were constructed to the new lines and levels. The southern half was held up pending the arrival of pipes for the new water main which is to be laid in this section.
163. Access to Queen's Garden Flats:-The partially damaged bridge over Peak Road was demolished and a new 20 feet span concrete bridge constructed. The section of Peak Road between Robinson Road and May Road was realigned and resurfaced in concrete in preparation for the proposed one-way traffic scheme.
164. Removal of Queen Victoria Memorial, Statue Square:-To increase car parking space and to facilitate the flow of traffic along Chater Road, Queen Victoria Statue and the trees in the centre of the road were removed and new car parks marked out. A total of 76 new traffic signs were made and erected in this area.
Rehabilitation Loan.
165. Approach Road to Leighton Hill Quarters:-On completion of the blocks of flats the approach road and compound were surfaced and street lighting was installed.
166. Approach Road to King's Park Quarters:-This was completed.
167. Police Training School, Aberdeen.—The parade ground was surfaced with macadam and tar painted.
168. Clearance of Debris and Dangerous Structures:-No large areas were cleared during the year, but minor works on removal of debris from roads and scavenging lanes were carried out to meet the requirements of the Drainage and Water Works Offices.
169. Special Works:-At the request of the Commissioner of Police the security walls across various roads in the West Point Godown area and broken gates were repaired. Two new gates were also erected.