(ii) Cheung Sha Wan Reclamation
A contract was let for the construction of a further 500 ft. of seawall fronting this reclamation and good progress was made. Preparations were also made for the construction of a further 600 ft. of seawall required to close Cheung Sha Wan reclamation and so to complete the project. Design work was carried out for a proposed landing stage for cargo handling.
(iii) Abattoir Piers at Kennedy Town and Cheung Sha Wan
A contract was let for the construction of a cattle pier that will serve the Kennedy Town Abattoir now under construction. Contract documents and drawings were also prepared for the pier that will serve the proposed abattoir at Cheung Sha Wan.
(iv) Yau Ma Tei Slipway Reprovisioning
The existing Marine Department facilities in Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter are being reprovisioned in the former Kowloon Naval Chamber. Work on Stage I of the scheme comprising the construction of slipways and a pier was commenced.
(v) Waglan Pier
A contract was let for the construction of a new pier at Waglan Island which will facilitate the supply and relief of the crews who operate this marine and air navigation station.
(vi) Kau Lau Wan and Wong Shek Piers
Design work was completed and a contract let for the construction of two prestressed concrete piers at Kau Lau Wan and Wong Shek. Work commenced towards the end of the year.
(vii) Refuse Disposal Incinerators
These plants are described in paragraphs 6.21 (iii) and (iv) of the Electrical & Mechanical Office section. Design of the civil engineering and building works was carried out by Consultants while contract management is the responsibility of the Port Works Division. At Kennedy Town, the civil engineering and building works were substantially complete by the end of the year. At Lai Chi Kok, where a composting plant is incorporated, piling was completed and a contract awarded for the main structure. Progress was delayed, as at Kennedy
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