Wan Chai Reclamation
4.20. Seawall and pumphouse contracts progressed well up to schedule. Work on a new two-berth ferry pier continued and a contract was let in March for the construction of a single berth ferry pier. These ferry piers are to replace those that will be absorbed in the reclamation scheme.
4.21. Filling for the reclamation fell behind schedule due to the reduced rate of public dumping and to counteract this a contract was let for bringing filling from Kowloon Bay by barge. This was necessary in order to meet the construction programme for the cross harbour tunnel which rises to ground level in the eastern part of the reclamation, near Kellett Island.
Aberdeen
4.22. Work continued satisfactorily on the construction of the Southern Breakwaters which, when completed, will provide a typhoon shelter of about 80 acres.
4.23. Model investigations carried out by the Hydraulics Research Station (England) on the optimum extent of any reclamation between Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau were completed and a report received.
Kowloon Bay Reclamation
4.24. The first 3,000 ft. of seawall fronting this reclamation was completed and tenders were called for the construction of a further 1,000 ft.
Cheung Sha Wan Reclamation
4.25. Construction of the first 500 ft. of seawall fronting the reclamation to the west of the new shipyards has been completed. Work proceeded on the final 600 ft. of seawall east of the shipyards. This seawall when finished will complete the protection to the Cheung Sha Wan reclamation.
Abbatoir Piers at Kennedy Town and Cheung Sha Wan
4.26. Construction of the cattle pier for the Kennedy Town Abbatoir was completed and work commenced on the cattle pier for the Cheung Sha Wan Abbatoir.
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