2.78. Construction was finished on Tsuen Wan Recreation and Sports Ground, on Kowloon City Roundabout Garden and on a fountain at Sung Wong Toi Garden. In addition work neared completion on the playground for Chai Wan Resettlement Estate. Construction also proceeded on playgrounds in the New Territories at Tai Po, Peng Chau and Yuen Chau Tsai, whilst working drawings or sketch plans were prepared for a library at King George V Memorial Park and for 6 parks or recreation grounds in various localities, as well as for a public open air swimming pool at Cheung Sha Wan.
2.79. Work was finished on a public latrine at Tsuen Wan and on two others at Caroline Hill Stadium, whilst construction was in progress on 4 latrines and bath-houses in various localities and drawings were in course of preparation for 10 others.
2.80. During the year, work was at various stages between sketch designs and construction on 16 minor projects for public playgrounds and gardens financed from the Urban Amenities Vote.
Abattoirs, Markets and Hawker Bazaars
2.81. The detailed planning and preparation of working drawings by consultants for two large abattoirs has been proceeding for a number of years. By the end of the year, working drawings were nearing completion and bills of quantities were in course of preparation. Piling was in progress for the Kennedy Town Abattoir and consignments of steel framework were being delivered from Britain under contract, whilst tenders had been invited for the supply of steelwork for the Cheung Sha Wan Abattoir in Kowloon. Consignments of plant and equipment for the two abattoirs were being delivered from Britain under contract and a plant erection contract had been negotiated.
2.82. Working drawings and contract documents were in hand for senior and junior staff quarters for the Kennedy Town Abattoir staff.
2.83. Work was finished on Kam Tin Market, Tai Po Market extensions and Sha Tin Hawker Bazaar, all in the New Territories, whilst tenders had been invited for Sham Tseng Market and drawings were in hand for three more hawker bazaars in the New Territories. Preliminary sketch plans were being prepared for a large market at North Point.
Other Buildings
2.84. Work was at various stages on a number of Beach Buildings which each provide a refreshment kiosk, changing and toilet facilities,
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