PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.
Notes on 1940-41 Estimates.
GENERAL WORKS.
Sub-head 1-Roads, $200,000.--For surfacing channelling and foot-paths to new
roads as buildings are erected or realignments of streets take place. 2.--Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $27,500.—To train stream courses
where this is required as a result of new development.
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(b) Miscellaneous, $140,000.--To provide sewers and storm-
water drains for newly developed areas.
3.-Port Works, $4,400.—To cover the expense of taking soundings, Lorings, and for preliminary investigations in connexion with new or proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping, etc.
4.—Miscellaneous, $60,000.—This vote is to meet the requirements of all Departments and provides funds for minor works which are considered too small for separate votes.
BUILDINGS.
5.-Central Government Store. $6,000.-This sum represents retention
money and cost of transporting stores.
6.-Sand Depots at Central Government Store, $40,000.—This sum is required to provide a larger sand Depot at North Point adjoining the Central Government Store. The existing depot at Gloucester Road which occupies valuable ground will then be given up.
7.-Central Police Station-New Block. $150,000.--It is proposed to provide additional office accommodation and Quarters by constructing a new building at Central Police Headquarters adjoining the Magistracy. No estimate of cost is yet available.
8.-New Police Sub-Station. Wanchai Gap, $18,000. The amount
requested is required to complete the work.
9. Alterations and Improvements to Police Stations, $50,000.—This is a general vote to cover improvements and alterations requested by Honourable Commissioner of Police.
10.-New Fire Station in Hennessy Road, $5,000.—This additional station is considered necessary by Chief Officer Fire Brigade. It would permit of the existing Wanchai Fire Station at old No. 2 Police Station being made available for Auxiliary Fire Service purposes.
11.-New Defence Corps Headquarters, $5,000.—No definite site has yet
been selected therefore only a token sum is provided.
12.-Western Market-Modernization of South Block, $85,000.—This work could not be started until late in 1939 and the sum required is in the nature of a revote.
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