Sea Water Flushing System
7.28. No new system was commissioned though pumps were installed at North Point to replace those provided on a temporary basis and pumping equipment was either ordered or specifications prepared for new systems for Aberdeen, Kennedy Town and Yau Tong. Larger pumps for Tsuen Wan and new pumps for Ha Lo Wai were ordered to permit the increased quantity pumped from Tsuen Wan to be repumped at Ha Lo Wai to higher levels. Existing systems were extended by a total of over 17,000 ft. of mains and 292 new connections were provided, thus supplying about 22% more flushing water than in the previous year. 5,500 million gallons of sea water were pumped, which, when added to the natural flow to such flushing reservoirs as Jordan Valley and Ma Lau Tong, indicates a daily supply of 16 million gallons.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Chief Engineer:
W. T. KNIGHT, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.Mun.E., M.Inst.Q.
Central City Distribution System
7.29. 585 ft. of a 15" and 12" dia. cast iron main were laid in Harcourt Road.
Chai Wan Distribution System
7.30. 600 ft. of 18" dia. cast iron mains were laid as an extension of the outlet main from the reservoir.
Chung Hom Kok Fresh Water Supply
7.31. 342 ft. of 12" dia. cast iron piping was laid in conjunction with road formations.
Conduit Road Service Reservoir
7.32. Having a capacity of 1.5 m.g. this was completed in June and an order for the pumps to deliver water to this mid-level service reservoir was placed. Site formation for the pump house at Garden Road/Robinson Road was completed.
Kennedy Road Service Reservoir
7.33. This is to be sited on land which is at present War Department property. Land negotiations were not completed though the site has been investigated with a view to the preparation of contract documents.
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