11.48
The investigation of the improvements to the Fung Wong salt water supply zone was completed.
11.49
As a result of the increase in the estimate for uprating the diesel power units in the Shum Wan Shan Pumping Station, the previous proposal for improving the output of this station was reviewed, based on current prices and water demand figures.
11.50
A planning report on salt water flushing supplies to South Kowloon was completed and issued.
11.51
A planning study for Yuen Long Water Supply to cater for the increased demand arising from proposed developments was nearly completed.
11.52
Detailed studies for water supply systems to Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung North Development and Tai Po Industrial Development were carried out and planning reports issued.
11.53
Water supply problems in connection with the Rural New Territories developments were being investigated to establish a programme for providing supplies to the proposed developments, which are scattered throughout the New Territories and outlying islands.
11.54
Proposed developments in the rural townships of Mui Wo, Tai O and Sai Kung were examined in connection with the provision of water supplies.
General
MECHANICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
LI Chuen, C.Eng., M.R.Ae.S., M.I.Mech.E. (Acting)
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The Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all waterworks mechanical plant and equipment and for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the mechanical component of all new waterworks plant except for plant associated with the Plover Cove and High Island Water Scheme and the desalting project.
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Two workshops, one on the Island and one in Kowloon, provide support for maintenance activities including emergency work, together with manufacturing facilities for special new works items. The workshops are equipped with the latest machine tools and employ fitters, welders, machine tool operators, platers, blacksmiths, coppersmiths and pattern makers. In addition to the two main workshops, a meter repair workshop situated at Yau Tong undertakes the maintenance of domestic water meters.
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