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HONGKONG, 1922.
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The Ferry Pier at Public Square Street, Yaumati, was also finished, with the exception of the depositing of concrete to form the decking.
The work of constructing a reinforced concrete pier opposite Wing Wo Street was not proceeded with.
MISCELLANEOUS.
In connection with the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the principal Government Buildings were decorated and illuminated at night, and general assistance was rendered by the Department wherever required to carry into effect other schemes of decoration.
The seamen's strike which commenced in January culminated in a general strike, in consequence of which certain officers of the Department were engaged on emergency work which was executed in a very efficient manner.
The erection of the Wireless Station at Gap Rock was completed.
The Diaphone Fog Signalling Plant was installed at Waglan. The work of substituting underground cables for the aerial wires in the Government Telephone System in the central part of the City was well advanced by the end of the year.
In connection with the Hydrographic Surveys with a view to harbour development, the work of taking borings and prickings was completed.
With a view to revising, consolidating and co-ordinating the various schemes of development prepared in the past, a Committee was formed to deal with town planning. Many meetings took place and a large number of maps and plans were prepared, and a model of the Kowloon Peninsula (scale 200′ to 1 inch) was made.
A contract was let for the construction of a water-boat dock at Laichikok.
The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $3,575,635.19, and on annually recurrent works $1,074,646.30.
RAILWAY.
The platforms at Kowloon Terminus were surfaced with a composition of asphaltum, sand and cement on a foundation of rolled ballast. Similar surfacing was laid throughout the concourse area and approaches in substitution of wooden blocks which were found to be both unsatisfactory and insanitary.
This work was carried out by the Public Works Department. Water was laid on to the platforms and concourse area at several points for washing down purposes.
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