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Brought forward............$ Owing to the fall in exchange the cost in local currency of stores already ordered exceeded the estimate by $14,584.95 thereby exhausting the vote.
It is estimated that a further sum of $10,000 will be necessary to cover the cost of stores required up to the end of 1931.
The above is to be met from savings under Provisions for patients (1931 Estimates page 54 sub-head 20). (C.S.O. 15 in 173/31).
48.-31, Public Works Extraordinary:-29, Hong Kong Port Works, Ferry Piers (Western). To complete work commenced in 1930
Provision made in Estimates (page 94 sub-head 29)...S A sum of $40,000 was provided in 1930 (Head 31, sub-head 39, page 85) and $20,000 in the current Estimates
The first instalment of the work, Contract value $34,200, and comprising the construction of a reinforced concrete structure was due to be com- pleted on 11th November, 1930. The value of work actually completed at end of year amounted to $18,360 leaving an unexpended balance on 1930 Vote amounting to
$21,640
The second instalment of the work, valued $26,800 cousists of the erection of a steel bridge to span the space between the shore and reinforced con- crete structure.
Revised estimated total cost of work
Deduct liquidated damages for failure to
complete 1st instalment of work on contract time
Expenditure to 31.12.30
Amount provided in 1931 Estimates
$
71,651.74
12,600.00
20,000
60,000
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Brought forward....
In order to provide weather protection to the General Public in con- nection with the Traffic Improvements at the Traffic Circus, Tsim Tsa Tsui, it is proposed to provide the following covered ways namely:-
a) Ferry Wharf to Taxi Stand
1,800 1,200
(6) Ferry Wharf to Public Pier
Total estimated cost
3,000
The above is to be met from savings under Kowloon British School site (1931 Estimates page 94 sub-head 39). (C.S.O, 1415/20 P. II).
* 51-31, Public Works Extraordinary :-54, Mong Kok Tsui Ferry Pier. To complete construction
Provision made in Estimates (page 94 sub-head 54)...$ 15,000
Original Estimate
$ 135,317
Revised Estimate
$ 141,883
Work completed to 31.12.29.
.$ 20,217
Work completed to 31.12.30.
98,578
Provision made in 1931 Provision to be made in 1932
15,000
Nil.
133,795
Amount now required to complete
8,088
Amount underestimated due to increased
cost of materials
$ 6,566
Balance unexpended not provided in 1931
Estimates, now requested for revote...
1,522
8,088
.$ 107,251.74
8,088.00
$ 61,900
..$ 10,928 $ 50,972
$5,000 of the above is to be met from savings under head 31, sub-head
$18,360 20,000
76 (1931 Estimates page 95). (C.S.O. 3190/25).
38,360
52.—31, Public Works Extraordinary :-77, Shamshuipo Ferry Pier: To complete work
7.812.00
$ 12,612
Provision made in Estimates (page 95 sub-head 77)...S
15,000
Say.. $12,600.
(C.8.0. 61 in 468/29).
49.-35, Charitable Services:-Grant in aid Flood Relief Fund
With the approval of the Secretary of State and the Finance Commit- tee of the Legislative Council, Government has donated a sum of $20,000 to the Tung Wah Hospital to be used for relief work in the Liang Kwang Provinces where great distress has occurred as the result of the floods.
A formal vote is now required. (C.S.O. 1 in 502/31).
* 50-31, Public Works Extraordinary :-44, Kowloon General Works, Miscellaneous: Provision of 2 covered ways at Traffic Circus, Tsim Tsa Tsui..
Provision made in Estimates (page 94 sub-head 44)... $5,000
Carried forward......
Original Estimate...
135,167
Revised Estimate
135,781
Work completed to 31 12.20
$ 15,770
20,000.00
Work completed to 31.12.30
97,699
Provision made in 1931
15,000
Provision to be made in 1932
Nil.
128,469
Amount now required to complete.
$
7,312
Amount underestimated due to increased
cost of materials
603
Balance unexpended not provided in 1931 Estimates now requested for revote...
6,709
7,312
3,000,00
(C.8.0. 3190/25.)
.$ 107,251.74
Carried forward......... $122,651.74
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