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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 28th, 1928.
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VARIOUS SCHEMES CONSIDERED.
REPORTS BY PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERS.
COST OF DISTILLATION OF SALT WATER EXCESSIVE.
COMPLETION OF SHING MUN VALLEY PLANS AND ABERDEEN RESERVOIR
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The problem of augmenting the water supply of the Colony has been carefully considered by the Public Works Department, and reports on different phases of the subject have now been sub- mitted.
Mr. Henderson, the Waterworks Engineer, has drawn up a programme of proposed extensions which he submits, should be carried out without interruption during the next five years. The estimated cost of the extensions is 86,131,000. When completed they will give an additional 4.28 million gallons of water'n day. It' is pointed out that a serious water shortage has been prevented in the Colony only by "a most fortunate series of years of rain- fall above the average."
The proposal to conserve the water supply by the use of salt. water for flushing has been examined by Mr. Newhouse, the drainage engineer. He estimates the cost of installing a sea water flushing system at approximately $4,143,300. As the filtered water. thus saved would only be 94.5 million gallons a year the cost is regarded as prohibitive.
Mr. Jackman, the A.D.P.W., has dealt with the scheme for obtaining fresh water by distillation, but the cost of this process as compared with the cost of augmenting the existing supply of fresh water is excessive. Mr. Jackman also examined the possibility of using power obtainable from refase destruction for pumping salt water for flushing purposes. Commenting upon this the Direc- tor of Public Works says:-
"The report on this subject although it shows the un- likelihood of any such economical use being made out of refuse destruction in Hong Kong, suggests, the desirability of introducing an up to date unit of one of the most successful plants described as a nucleus of a refuse destruc- tor installation. Only after experiments and experience with such a plant can the utility of the by-products or power obtained by refuse destruction be ascertained, as the calorific value of the matter to be dealt with varies con- siderably different cities."
Summing up the whole problem, the Director Public Works concludes:-
It is proved that the most feasible method of obtain- ing an increased water supply is by completing the first scetion of the Shing Mun Scheme on the mainland and by developing the Aberdeen Scheme on the Island: The first section of the Shing Mun Scheme has nlready obtained the sanction of the Secretary of State and though its com.. pletion has been delayed for various reasons it is hoped that the necessary funds will be made available early this year so that it may not be further postponed. The sanction of the Secretary of State for an early commencement to be made with the Aberdeen Scheme has already been sought so that this scheme also may be undertaken and proceed- ed with as soon as possible.
EXISTING WORKS.
The total water storage capacity of Hong Kong is. 2,118.41 million gallons from a catchment area of 3,278 acres. On these figures, Mr. Henderson estimates the capacity of the existing Hong Kong works at 7.25 million gallons a day. This supply is made up of approximately three million gallons a day by gravitation and 4.23 million gallons a day by pumping.
In Kowloon, with a total storage of 501.75 million gallons and a total catchment area, of 4,270 acres, the capacity of the existing Kowloon Works is estimated at ve million gallons a day. The whole of the supply is by gravitation."
ESTIMATED REQUIRE-
MENTS.
Taking the Colony as a whole the total shortage during the current year is estimated at 1.55 million gallons a day, a figure which will increase to 4.25 million gallons day in 1932,"
PROPOSALS.
works necessary to wipe out this In outlining the programme of shortage of 1.53 million gallons at the present time and the estimated shortage of 4.25 million gallona a day by 1832, Mr. Henderson says:
"Of the possible extensions on the Island the two small dams in Tytam are not economical from a financial or waterworks standpoint, while the site in Tytam Bay is owing to its enormous cost undesirable.
"The Pokfulam site is undesir able owing to "necessary resump. tions, while the Taikoo Area is said to be fully taxed by the holders of the water rights, holding out little or no gain from resumption.
Peak catchwater owing to the un- favourable nature of the ground, cost and length of carry.
"The preceding proposals would augment the supply on the Island to the extent of 362 million gallons per day, which would still leave a deficiency of 0.63 million gallons per day in 1932
Of the possible extensions on the mainland." Kun Tong and Rennie's Farm sites are too small for our present needs while Chin Lan Chu would involve the removal of a very large village, which is undesirable except as a last resort.
I would propose the construe- tion of the Kowloon Byewash Dam, which is favourably situated with regard to existing works, requires no contingent works in the way of Alters or pumping and could be economically developed in conjunc- tion with the Shing. Mun Works.
"I would also propose the com- pletion of the first section of the Shing Mun Valley Scheme, as this would appear to produce the cheap- est water available.
"The preceding proposals both in Hong Kong and Kowloon when completed would bring the total supply of the Colony up to 16.33 million gallons per day or approxi- mately equal (18.3) to the estimated requirements in 1933. With the ad- dition of the filters proposed under the Aberdeen Scheme the filtering capacity of the Colony would also approximately equal requirements.
On completion of these Works I consider the second section of the Shing Man Valley Scheme should be commenced.
To cope with the increased con sumption a consistent annual pro- gramme of mainlaying and distribu tion improvement is necessary, both on the Island and the Mainland. Balance tanks at North Point and Kowloon City are becoming urgent necessities."
FINANCE.
As stated the total estimated cost. of the works outlined (above to be completed by 1832 is $8,151,000. Commenting upon the financial aspect of the question, Mr. Hender- son writers
When it is. remembered that the existing water supply of the Colony' has cost approximately 814,000,000 and that a further sum of approxi mately $6,000,000 is required to bring it up to requirements in 1032, a gross return in 1997 of approxi mately $1,100,000 (nearly half in tax) cannot be considered ·ade- quate.
The present waterworks system of finance is in my opinion out of date and I would propose Te organization.
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THE TATTOO
THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY DISCUSS
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EXTRA SINGERS WANTED. SOME DIFFICULTIES IN WAY
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the British troops to attack, take and blow up the fort. This will be done in true military style, and the fort will be demolished each night.
(5) Return of the soldiers and hero to the Red Lion Inn scenes of rejoicing, singing and as a finale.
Home Sweet Home."
Mr Hunt euggested that the Philharmonic Society appoint a special committee which with a committee from the A.D.C. would undertake the civilian part of the. scenario.
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If my suggestions were carried out and my estimates proved even
A general meeting of the Hong approximately correct, then a large Kong Philharmonic Society wan proportion of the money necessary held yesterday evening to discuss for the foregoing proposed works what part the Society should take ground, with small scale models would be provided from new, re- in the Grand Tattoo which is to bo venue and the waste of water would held in Happy Valley the first be considerably reduced.
week in September. Mr. C. E. Hrequired, the fort, troop ship, Inu, "Throughout this report I have Beavis, President of the Society, was ca the table, and proved very useful in the subsequent dis- tried to understate rather than was in the chair. exaggerate the need for large
The plans for the Tattoo are not cumion. The model had been pre- waterworks extensions but it must yet very concrete, and the chief pared by Mr. George Duncan, MB.E., who atted up Hong be evident from the figures given anxiety of the members present Kong" at Wembley. Mr. Duncan that such extensions are an urgent appeared to be exactly what "part
will be responsible for all-the-ecenie necessity and should not be further they were expected to pay. It was effects and the lighting will be delayed.
pointed out that open-air singing arranged by the R.E. "During the last eight years the was a very different matter to sing
A Sub-Committee, Colony has only experienced one ing in a theatre, and it was felt
Mr. Beavis said that it was too year with rainfall below the aver that it would be difficult to make age as against an approximate the singing andible with the num- early to come to a definite decí sion as to whether or no the average of one year below the aver- ber of voices at their disposal.
There seemed to be a general, Society would be able to take say age in every two. The oas bad year was 1623 when approximately 70 and perhaps not unnatural feeling part in the Tattoo, and proposed inches of rain fell as against a that the Philharmonic Society was that a sub-committee he formed minimum recorded rain fall of being asked to bear a large part consisting of the Musical Director, 48.83 inches in 1803. Such good of the burden, as it is obvious that Mr. W. H. Fitz-Earl, AR.M.C., luck cannot be expected to continue epoken words would not be clearly the hon. producer, Mr. B. R. Davis beard, and the story must be told and the hon, secretary, Mr. T. V. indefinitely.
in sang and dance..
Harmon, go into the matter with The Chairman, Mr. C. E. H. the ADO., and consider if the Beavis, said that the meeting had Philharmonic Society could take been called became the Philhar part. He pointed out that the It is difficult to work out with
monic Society had been naked to Society already had a programme any degree of accuracy the exact
aseist in the Tattoo. They did not for the winter with which they water requirements of Hong Kong,
The Aberdeen Valley Area
yet know what they would be could not allow the Tattoo to as, during the last 20 years there lends itself to economical develop
asked to do but Mr. J. H. Hunt as interfere. Ho suggested that the have only been three years when meat as only limited water rights
Secretary of the General Commit sub-committee might report their it has been found possible to give are held by the Taishing Paper Mr. Wai Chiu Hung, nephew of tee was there to tell them briefly decision to the full committee as a fall supply throughout the twelve Manufacturing Co. and this area is Mr. H. K. Hung, a partner of what their proposed part was, and soon as possible. months, these years being 1919, 1820 comparatively near the Western Metsrs. Deacons and connected then a sub-committee might be This proposal was seconded by and 1921.
end of the City where additional with that firm for twenty years. formed to consider the matter. Mr. A. E. Stone and adopted. The full supply to the city in supply is most needed. I would, was enrolled as a solicitor of the Mr. Hunt, after apologizing for Mr. Hurt said that in the event 1921 was 8.11 million gallons a day, therefore, propose the complete Supreme Court by the Chief Justice the absence of Mr. R. Butherland of the Society deciding that it Henry Gollan) yesterday who was ill, read some extracts could not help the Tattoo as a body which allowing for the average development of this and adjacent (Sir increase in population, "gives an
from a pamphlet which had been he hoped that the members would estimated consumption of 10:14 "Regarding the Little Hong In making the application, Siz million gallons a day in 1927. The Kong Site, I understand Govern Henry Pollock, KO (Acting At prepared to advertise the Tattoo give their personal assistance in actual consumption during 1927 was ment is averse to alienating this torney-General), said that the outports. He said the So every possible way and in
ciety's help was required with the Outside Help. 9 million gallons a day with restricvaluable fint piece of land from the Hung had been born, a British scenario right from the beginning Mr. Stone asked if Mr. Hunt tions in force for over four months. public, but this site would appeareubject, in Hong Kong in 1906 Any suggestions would be gratefully could give them any idea as to Mr. Henderson estimates the daily to offer the greatest and almost the The applicant became an articled received and carefully considered what outside help they should call full supply water requirements of last possibility of large increase on clerk in November, 1999, to Mr.
The Scenario,
upon from the community, as they the city for the next five years as the Island The Dam Sites have Scott Hareton, Mr. W. E. L
had difficulty in getting a fail follows: 1928, 10 million gallons; never been investigated and it is Shenton, and Mr. H. K. Hung In 1929. 10.4 million gallons; 1930, 10.8 not known therefore if they offer 1995s the applicant proceeded to stands at present consists of five charum for their annual produc tions, and he felt that far more million gallons; 1931, 11.2 million economic possibilities. As however, England to pursue his studies with episodes: gallons; 1982, 11.6 million gallons. even if feasible, the dams owing to Messro, Gibson and Weldon, of (1) A Bocne on the Border in veices would be needed for open- For Kowloon the estimates are their length would be costly, and Chaneory Lade, W.C, the gente the days of the Picts and Scots air singing especially as the scens 1928, 3.8 million gallons a day; 1929, heavy contingent works in the shape of his principala firm. While in Thera is general revelry expressed were planned at present 4.18 million gallons 1930, 4.45 of pumps and possibly a tannel to London the applicant sttended six in dances and songs million gallons; 1931, 4.66 million the North side of the Island would legal classes conducted by the same gallons; 1332, 49 million gallons be necessary, I would not suggest firm Since his return in June, the development of this site, at 1927, he had again worked with his least till all chesper water either principals firmanam Lion; outside the rustics are they were in touch with singers, on the Island or Mainland has been Sir Henry Pollock remarked that enjoying themselves. May pole, of the Colony By comparing the figures it will obtained
he was one of the three examiners, dinces and English songs follow, It was decided to adjourn pezd. be seen that in 1925 Hong Kong's "As Tytam Tuk Beservoir is at and was happy to say that not only The Hunt, arrives with horses and ing the decision of the sub-com- estimated production falls short of present short of catchment area, did Mr. Hung pass his final bounds, and then the town cryer mittee whether or no "the Phil- its estimated requirements by 2.75 I would propose the construction examination, but also passed with announces that war, has been harmonic Society should take a
E declared and makes an appeal for share in the Tattoo, a million gallons a day and that by of the M, Pottinger, Mt. Parker, credit. 1932, without further works, this Tytam Tak (East) and Dragon's In admitting Mr. Wai Chin Hung. recruits, answered by all the mea Besides the Committee of the Philharmonics Society, Messrs. C. shortage will have increased to 4.35 Back (East) catchwaters, all of his Lordehip said, he had great including the hero, million gallons a day, Chapel which would drain into that reser-pleasure in acceding to the sp (3) A Port, A troop ship along EH. Beavis (President), F. L.
In Kowloon the estimated pro- voir.
Dinlication of the Attorney-General. side. The troops are seen going Davis (Hon, Producer), D. M duction this year exceeds the "I would not propose the con- From what had been said, his aboard, bands play and the Nary Richards, R. Dormer, E. Stone estimated consumption by 1.2 struction of either the Dragon's Lordship could not only express takes a picturesque part
TV. Harmon (Hon. Seo.), and W million gallons a day, but this Back (West) catchwater owing to the hope but the certainty that Mr4) A Desert fort. The fort is H. Fitz-Earl (Musical Director) surplus will have practically did its length of carry and uneconomical Hung would have a successful held by Arabaho at Srst are about twenty members were pre-
friendly; Tater treachery. causes sent. appeared by 1932.
area length ratio, or D'Aguilar career in the Colony.
THE SHORTAGE.
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Mr. Hunt replied that the Gen (2) The Red Lion Inn Ashdale fernt Committee had relied on the Buckinghamshire: time the present. Philharmonic Society to discover The hero, a Scot, is in the Red extra help in that direction, as