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51. Police Block House, New Territories:
-These schemes were referred to in paragraph 41 of last year's Annual Report. Working drawings were completed during the year and contracts were let on 26th January, 1950 for the Sai Kung, Sha Tin and Castle Peak Stations. Tenders were called for the Tsun Wan Station. It was not possible to make a start on the Kam Tin site owing to its temporary use for another purpose.
52. King's College:-This was referred to in paragraph 43 of last year's Annual Report. A contract for the rehabilitation of the existing shell was let on 6th March, 1950. Accommodation will be provided for approximately 600 pupils together with assembly hall, gymnasium and swimming pool.
53. Vernacular Primary School, Queen's Road, East:-This was referred to in paragraph 44 of last year's Annual Report. Working drawings were completed during the year and contract let on 2nd March, 1950. Accommodation is provided for 300 pupils together with workshops and laboratories for temporary use by the Junior Technical School.
54. Kowloon Junior School:-This was referred to in paragraph 45 of last year's Annual Report. Owing to pressure of work, private architects were commissioned to carry out the project. The site is on the west of King George V School. Accommodation is provided for about 300 pupils together with nursery classroom, assembly hall, offices and caretakers' quarters. Work proceeded satisfactorily.
55. Minor Works:-No work was carried out under this head.
56. Temporary Offices, Public Works Department:-This item was referred to in paragraph 47 of last year's Annual Report. The expenditure this year was the release of contract retention money and the provision of roof insulation.
57. Workshop and Garage, P.W.D.:-This scheme was referred to in paragraph 48 of last year's Annual Report. No work was carried out.
58. Restoration of Damaged Government Buildings:—A big programme of work was carried out to the full extent of available funds, the following buildings receiving major attention: -Quarters-Stanley Prison quarters, Taipo White House, D.O., N.T.'s. Bungalow-Taipo, Ventris Road quarters, Wongneichong Road quarters, 150-156 The Peak. Miscellaneous -Gough Hill Police Station, Green Island Magazines, Western Market, Ping Shan Land Office. Schools-Belilios Girls' School in Ellis Kadoorie School Building, Peak School.
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