2.64. At the Kennedy Town Abattoir site, formation of pile caps and erection of structural steel framework was completed and progress on the main building contract was well maintained. At Cheung Sha Wan, formation of pile caps and erection of structural steelwork was also completed and a start was made on the superstructure work.
2.65. On separate sites at Kennedy Town a building containing 17 quarters for senior abattoir staff was completed and a further building was nearing completion which will provide quarters for junior grade abattoir staff, comprising 144 married quarters and barrack accommodation for 21 single men.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
2.66. During the year the following members of the Architectural Office departed on leave prior to retirement:
Mr. J. C. Charter
19 years service
(Government Architect)
Mr. J. T. Mallorie
19 years service
(Assistant Government Architect)
Mr. A. F. Evans
20 years service
(Government Quantity Surveyor)
Mr. J. S. Hirst
11 years service
(Senior Architect)
Mr. Cheng Yuk-fai
13 years service
(Assistant Architect)
Mr. C. Newton
8 years service
(Clerk of Works, Class II)
2.67. One professional officer did not renew his contract and left the Service to return to Britain.
Training
2.68. 64 junior grade staff members received practical instruction in the course of their normal work and six of these secured promotion on passing the annual examinations held by the various divisions of the Office.