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115. The stores section of this sub-department handled 12,292 receipt vouchers covering 33,975 items with an approximate total value of H.K.$1,878,000 and 75,340 issue vouchers covering 149,819 items with an approximate total value of H.K.$1,823,000. 200 indents on the Crown Agents were prepared and forwarded during the year.
All stores held on charge were inspected and checked by two Boards of Survey.
PORT WORKS OFFICE
Chief Engineer,
J. J. Robson, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.Struct.E., (Acting).
General
116. This sub-department had a full programme of work which can be classified under five main heads:
(a) maintenance of sea walls, piers and miscellaneous dredging work.
(b) new constructional work in connexion with land reclamation schemes and public piers.
(c) Colonial Development and Welfare Schemes.
(d) routine investigations, the design of future works and miscellaneous works.
(e) Materials Testing Laboratory.
Maintenance
117. The repair and maintenance of the public piers in the Colony are undertaken by annual contract, and also by direct labour. The work generally consists of the renewal of fendering systems, repairs to handrails, decking and deck girders, and
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