maintenance work was carried out on existing seawalls and piers, and a number of minor projects, including the construction of beacons at various points throughout the Colony, were completed. Other activities include site investigations, hydrographic surveys and the removal of underwater obstructions by blasting.
Projects under Construction
5.28. A full list of works completed and under construction is given at Appendices O & P but the following paragraphs describe briefly the progress on the more interesting projects.
Central Reclamation
5.29. Reclamation of the area between Star Ferry and the Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry piers continued in conjunction with the main drainage works. The reclamation between the Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry piers and the Macau Ferry wharf was completed.
Wan Chai Reclamation
5.30. As the Wan Chai Reclamation progresses it is making an appreciable change in the appearance of this well known waterfront. The new seawall to protect the reclamation is well ahead and about one half of its length has been completed. Fenwick Pier which was used as the landing place for naval liberty boats has been demolished and replaced by a landing at the new seawall. Two new ferry piers for cross-harbour services were opened in March 1968 and the old piers at Tonnochy Road and Stewart Road are being demolished. About 45% of the total area to be reclaimed has already been filled, priority having been given to the land required for the new Waterfront Road.
Causeway Bay Reclamation
5.31. An area in the southwest section of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter is being reclaimed to provide land for the Wan Chai/North Point section of the Water-front Road project. Good progress has been made on the seawalls and about 20% of the land required has been reclaimed.
Development Works
5.32. A hill top near Braemar Hill Road is being levelled to provide sites for private housing development and schools. The site for a future
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