in October 1972 and a new Maintenance Section was established in each. This new arrangement proved successful and in response to the 'Keep Hong Kong Clean' Campaign, a major proportion of the staff effort was directed towards the repair of minor road defects, repainting and refurbishing of street furniture and the clearance of debris in conjunction with other departmental activities.
Utility Co-ordination
9.10 To minimize obstruction to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, close liaison was maintained with the utility companies, the Police and other Government Departments on the co-ordination of trench works. Monthly meetings continued to be held with their representatives to plan and phase such works. With the ever increasing demand for utility services, there was a corresponding rise in the number of road openings.
Works associated with Resettlement and Low Cost Housing Estates
9.11 Works on estate roads, drains and recreation areas continued at Ko Chiu Road and the Ho Man Tin Low Cost Housing Estates and at Lam Tin and Pak Tin Resettlement Estates. The contract for Stage VI roads and drainage works at the Sau Mau Ping Resettlement Estate was completed. Works continued on the provision of roads and drainage for Government Low Cost Housing Estates in Kwai Chung, 3 contracts being completed during the year.
Drainage and Sewerage Works
9.12 In conjunction with the various road construction programmes, drainage works were carried out in a number of districts on Hong Kong Island including Wan Chai Reclamation, Causeway Bay, Chai Wan and the Peak. Construction of the large trunk sewer along the north side of Mei Foo Sun Tsuen progressed well. This sewer, when completed, will serve not only the adjacent area but also the new Princess Margaret Hospital at Lai Chi Kok.
NEW WORKS
9.13 The following paragraphs describe briefly progress on the more major work items. Details of projects completed or under construction are given in Appendices X and Y, while statistics relating to roads and drains are shown in Appendix AA.
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