8.23 The maintenance of swimming pools in Kowloon is undertaken by the Drainage Shop and those in Hong Kong by the Steam Shop since there is, at the moment, no Drainage Shop in the Hong Kong Workshops. The Drainage Shop in Kowloon is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewage and sludge pumps, mechanical bar and rotary sewage screens and sewage plant generally. A total of 6,267 Works Orders were completed during the year, an increase of 28% on the figure of the previous year.
8.24 The Steam Shops carry out the overhaul, repair and preparation of boilers, air receivers and other pressure vessels for annual survey under the Ordinance and, in addition, maintain hot water boilers, oil burning systems and similar non-pressurized equipment. A total of 1,433 Works Orders were completed, an increase of 31% over the figure of the previous year.
8.25 The General Engineering Shops, which include the Machine and Fitting Shops, deal also with the upkeep of air compressors, printing machinery, post office machinery, medical and dental equipment and a host of other items. A total of 22,438 Works Orders were completed, a slight decrease on the figure for the previous year. A total of 367 items were tested and commissioned. 135 Orders involving 4,470 jobs, were executed in the Engraving Shop and 8,554 Machine and Fitting Shops tasks were completed.
Vehicle Sections
8.26 These Sections are divided into units, each being responsible for some part of the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a vehicle. The various shops undertake the inspection, servicing and minor and major repair of Government's vehicle fleet, including motor cycles. The Sub-Assembly Shop deals with the reconditioning and test of engines removed from vehicles, the major overhaul of gearboxes, clutches, axles, steering boxes, suspension and brake components. Body, Sheet Metal and Carpenters Shops are very fully engaged on the construction and repair of bodywork. The Upholstery Shops repair vehicle upholstery, including the re-lining of roofs and door panels and also make all canvas canopies, carpets, rubber mats and seat covers for vehicles. Tyres and tubes are repaired, electrical systems are maintained and rewired and batteries are serviced in other subsidiary shops. The Paint Shop in the Caroline Hill Workshop not only deals with complete vehicle respraying but also the painting of electrical
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