work on the superstructures commenced. Sketch plans were also started for the first stage of the Assembly Hall.
Primary Schools at:-Fuk Wing Street, Shamshui Po,
Li Cheng Uk,
Cheung Hong Street, North Point, Wood Road.
29. In order to speed the programme of primary schools for the Education Department, a standard design was prepared and approved to fit into a site of 24,000 square feet. Standard accommodation for 1,080 children is provided consisting of twenty-four classrooms and three practical rooms, covered assembly and play space, roof play area, changing rooms, staff rooms, etc.
30. Standard working drawings for the superstructures were completed and a start was made on site drawings for the individual schools. A piling contract for Fuk Wing Street School was let in March.
Quarry Bay Primary School.
31. Two additional classrooms were added during the summer holidays on the Minor Works contract.
Belilios Girls School.
32. Two new classrooms and additional toilet accommodation were constructed on the Minor Works contract during the school summer holidays.
Fire Brigade
Fire Stations at:-Yuen Long, North Point, Ma Tau Chung and
Tsuen Wan.
33. In order to meet the programme of expansion for the Fire Brigade, sketch designs were prepared and approved for standard three bay fire stations to suit a site of 60 feet minimum frontage and 130 feet depth, subject to suitable road access and turning space for the fire appliances.
34. The accommodation provided consists of three bays for appliances, and a fourth bay for watch room, offices and stores on the ground floor; dormitory accommodation on the first floor for thirty-six firemen and six ambulance workers, together with mess and recreation rooms, kitchen and ablutions; two grade