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81. Training Nullahs.-The following is a statement of the works carried out under this heading---
(i.) Extension of trained nullah in Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai, to above Kennedy Road,
(ii) Extension of Albany Nullah Branches to the east of the Peak Tramway between May Road and Barker Road,
(iii) Branch Nullah at Tai Hang to relieve flooding of old village.
(iv.) Happy Valley Drainage :-
This work consisted principally of opening up and clearing the subsoil drains in Happy Valley. It also comprised the reconstruction of such drains where necessary, providing inlets and outlets to same and the training of a portion of the nullah 200 feet in length behind the Dharma Sala. The Jockey Club subscribed $1,500 towards the work which cost in all,
(v.) Nullah in valley to south-east of Kowloon Disinfecting Station,
Length Trained. Lineal Feet.Expenditure. 529$4,856.00 3,331$6,419.00 325$1,182.00 $3,645.40 873$1,369.00 $20,000.00 18,150.3982. Large Flushing Tanks for Main Sewers and substitution of Iron for Earthenware Pipes. No new flushing tank was undertaken but iron pipes were substituted for earthenware pipes in the case of a portion of the Bonham Road sewer, west of Eastern Street.
The portion dealt with comprises 316 yards of 12" diameter pipe, and 144 yards of 9" diameter pipe, or a total of 460 yards.
1908. Estimates, 1908. Expenditure, $5,000.00Total Estimates.............$ 4,999.37Expenditure to 31/12/08, 14,482.3383. Miscellaneous Drainage Works.-Extensive works were carried out under this heading. The following is a statement of the principal items, the amounts stated representing in some cases only a portion of the cost, owing to the work extending into more than one year:
HONGKONG.
(i.) Training nullah north of No. 8 Bridge, Shaukiwan ......$ 2,228
(ii) Construction of stormwater culvert in Leighton Hill Road, Completed .................... 1,471
(iii.) Extension of sewer from Peak Road to Inland Lot 1772, May Road, Completed ............ 1,307
(iv.) Extension of sewer in Shing Wong Street, Completed... 164
(v.) Construction of sewer in Cooper Street, Tai Hang Village, Completed................ 150
(vi.) Drain Connections, Completed .................... 1,188
$ 6,508