the pumping station and the reservoir. Tenders were called for the construction of an additional million gallon service reservoir.
Stanley and Repulse Bay Supply Stage I
10.35. To provide for the demand of new development on the higher levels of these areas, work was started on the construction of a new million gallon service reservoir on the Chung Hom Kok peninsula. The design of the pump house to supply water treated at Red Hill to the reservoir was completed, and an indent placed for the pumps.
Conduit Road Service Reservoir
10.36. Site formation was started on this work which will enable water to be supplied to the high buildings at mid-levels. These were being constructed as a result of the modifications of Crown leases now permitted under the Building Ordinance.
Salt water flushing systems
10.37. Sea water continued to be made available to meet the flushing water demand of new high density development. Installations at Chai Wan on the Island, at Jordan Valley, Cheung Sha Wan and Kwun Tong on the Mainland, were completed, and the distribution systems extended as development demanded. At North Point a low level pump house is to be constructed as an integral part of the new North Point vehicular ferry pier, and will complete the scheme for this area.
Water supplies to Tsz Wan Shan and Wang Tau Hom Resettlement Estates
10.38. The above areas were being provided for by the construction of fresh and salt water service reservoirs and pumping stations. The reservoirs were 40% complete, pumping equipment had been received, and a contract let for the pump house and staff quarters.
Extension of Kowloon Waterworks Depot
10.39. A new block of offices was built at the Kowloon Waterworks Depot and the older accommodation and workshops modified.
Kwun Tong High Level Supply
10.40. In order to keep pace with the expansion of Kwun Tong development, a high level supply consisting of fresh potable and sea water storage reservoirs was put in hand. 1,500 feet of access road to the reservoir site together with the contract documents for the reservoir construction were completed. To meet both potable and flushing water
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