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CONTRACTS & CLAIMS UNIT
Senior Engineer:
M.T. NEWTON, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.W.E.
The Unit is responsible for examining Standard Forms, Conditions of Contract and other standard procedures and advises on the preparation of contract documents. In particular it aims to minimise claims from contractors.
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All claims arising on projects managed by Waterworks Office and the consulting engineers were examined and liaison maintained with the Legal Department to ensure that Government's best interests were being served.
Close liaison was maintained with the consultants' office and site staff and regular site visits were made to monitor progress and claims and to ensure that site records were satisfactory. The great proportion of the time was devoted to the Plover Cove, High Island and 40 million gallons per day desalter projects.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Manager:
M. O'CONNOR, A.I.M.T.A., A.M.B.I.M. G.P. BLENKINSOP, F.C.A., A.C.I.S.
Treasury Accountant:
CHAN Siu-leung, A.A.S.A.
LI Kwok-ting, B.Sc.Econ., F.C.A.
I.R. MARTIN, A.C.A.
Secretary:
FUNG Shiu-kin
General
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This Branch is responsible for all accounting and stores functions including the preparation and issue of water accounts. It is also responsible for the general and financial control of all revenue services. It deals with personnel matters and provides general administration, secretarial, transport and other support services.
Revenue
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The total revenue collected for fresh and salt water supplied to consumers amounted to $169 million. More than 78,000 enquiries and/or complaints relating to water charges were received during the year.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
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Fifteen members of the staff who had each served for more than 25 years were recognised.
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