26 Buildings for Repairs
859 Buildings for Alterations & Additions 1,427 Buildings-Amended plans
2 plans for
2 Substations
4 Staff Quarters
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692
939
620
659
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367
1,065 Buildings-to instal W.Cs., drainage & water tanks, etc.
1,362 Buildings-to carry out reinforced concrete and piling works
817 Buildings-for demolition.
110. Occupation Certificates were issued for 18 apartment buildings, 238 European type, 310 Chinese type and 326 non-domestic buildings.
111. Legal Notices issued comprised 143 for dangerous buildings and 686 for removal of illegal structures and abatement of drainage nuisances.
112. 563 drain tests were carried out in various districts.
113. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 593 inspection of premises were made on behalf of other departments, and 49 building collapses and landslides and 18 fires received attention.
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE
Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys (Acting), J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S.
Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands (Acting), R. C. Clarke, B. Eng. (Min.) Hons. LLB. (Lond.), A.M.I. Min. E., A.R.I.C.S.
Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S.
Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E., A.R.I.C.S.
Crown Lands
114. The demand for Crown Land continued unabated and, whilst developers showed willingness to undertake extensive and costly formation works, it was not possible to meet all demands in the districts desired. However, with the exception of particular categories of industry, it generally proved possible to suggest alternative sites in other parts of the Colony.
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