Kai Tak Airport Buildings
GENERAL BUILDINGS
2.60. A further stage was reached in the development of Kai Tak Airport when the first phase of the Passenger Terminal Building was finished and put into operation, thus freeing the Freight Building, temporarily used for passenger traffic, for conversion to its proper use. In view of the rapid increase in air traffic, previously planned extensions to the Terminal Building were approved and construction was started. Both buildings were designed by private architects and engineers.
2.61. The construction of a building to provide stores and workshops for airlines was finished.
2.62. The Aircraft Maintenance Depot designed by private architects and engineers was nearly completed and comprised hangar, workshops, stores, offices, etc. A design was prepared for a small Roads Office and Urban Services Department Gardens depot.
Offices and Workshops
2.63. Construction was well advanced on the Beaconsfield Arcade building designed to provide mess and training facilities for the Royal Hong Kong Defence Force, Auxiliary Police Force and the Civil Aid Services, together with other accommodation for various Government departments. A small post office and a public lavatory are also included.
2.64. Piling was nearing completion and a building contract had been signed for the Western Magistracy, designed by a private architect.
2.65. Contract documents were in course of preparation for the Marine Department offices and quarters building at Shau Kei Wan.
2.66. Contract documents were also in hand for the Caroline Hill P.W.D. Depot and Civil Aid Services Headquarters. This will provide workshops, stores and offices together with a few quarters.
2.67. Construction was well advanced on the Electrical & Mechanical Workshops in Kowloon. A vehicle depot and departmental quarters were in course of construction on an adjoining site as part of the same scheme.
2.68. A sixth floor was added to the East Wing of the Central Government Offices; a seismograph recording room and new records store were finished at the Royal Observatory.
2.69. The conversion of Wellington Barracks was in hand to provide offices and broadcasting facilities for Radio Hong Kong; a new Language School; Fire Services Headquarters; and accommodation for other Government departments.
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