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265. Improvements to Tsun Wan Water Supply:-This work was referred to in paragraph 243 of last year's Report. 3,401 feet of 6" asbestos cement piping were laid during the year to complete the work.
Other Works.
266. Pedestal Hydrants:-12 new pedestal hydrants on the Island and eight on the Mainland were fixed in positions selected by the Chief Officer, Fire Brigade. The cost was charged to a Fire Brigade vote.
267. Trial Borings:-Boring was carried out at Leighton Hill Government Quarters to assist the Roads Office to locate underground cavities. 30 bores with a total footage of 1,898 were drilled near Tsun Wan for the Port Works Office in connection with a reclamation scheme there. A commencement was made with borings at the site of the proposed new Airport at Ping Shan. These works were charged to the respective votes concerned.
268. Squatters' Camps:-A water supply was laid to the new squatters area at Ho Mun Tin and charged to an Urban Council vote.
269. Resurfacing of Roads:-A number of alterations to water mains and services were carried out in conjunction with road resurfacing works as a charge to Roads Office votes.
270. Government Buildings:-A large number of minor works on water supply to Government Buildings were carried out and charged to Architectural Office votes.
271. Military Camps:-Water supply was laid on to many military camps, particularly in the Fanling area and at Mt. Davis, and the cost charged to the Military Authorities.
Revenue and Expenditure.
272. Statement No. 1 shows the Revenue and Expenditure for Waterworks for the year. Statement No. 2 shows the state of the Renewals and Improvement Fund.
273. To collect Revenue, chargeable water accounts were sent out quarterly and supplementary and miscellaneous accounts were rendered as due. Approximately 125,000 accounts