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(xxiii.) Drain Connections and other small items (completed),
1910 Estimates,
1910 Expenditure,
$43,000.00 42,750.35
— 1.188
Items (i), (xx) and (xxi). These items were described in last year's report and are now completed.
Item (ii). Owing to the rapid development of Shaukiwan West and the erection of extensive blocks of workmen's dwellings in connection with the Taikoo Shipyard, it was found necessary to carry out a drainage scheme for this district. The work consists of the construction of an 18" outfall, with main and branch pipe sewers, varying in size from 15" to 6" and extending from Shaukiwan Marine Lot 6 to Shaukiwan Inland Lot 393. The works also extended to the various lanes branching off the main road between the points mentioned.
Item (iii). This work was required owing to the erection of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club premises and to the drainage outfall from Inland Lots 1617 and 1618 being in close proximity. The work consisted in the laying of a 6" pipe to divert the drainage to the outfall opposite the Bay View Police Station.
Item (iv). Owing to the extension of the reclamation at the rear of the Government Stores, Wanchai, it was found necessary to extend the stormwater outfalls.
Item (v). This work was undertaken in consequence of strong representations by the Principal Medical Officer regarding the insanitary condition of Shaukiwan Village in the vicinity of Military property.
Item (vi). This work was rendered necessary by the reclamation of an area adjoining Causeway Bay. The work consisted of the laying of 15" and 12" pipes and the construction of 4 street gullies.
Item (vii). The old stormwater drain in Spring Gardens Lane was found to follow an irregular course causing it to encroach upon Inland Lot 427. As building operations extending up to the boundary of the lot were undertaken, it was necessary to reconstruct the drain in a more direct line to prevent its being built over.
Item (viii). Owing to the settlement of the embankment at the Bowen Road Filter Beds, it was found that the old stormwater culvert passing underneath had collapsed. In reconstructing the drain, another route was adopted.
Item (ix). This work was necessary in order to provide a site adjoining the nullah to accommodate Shaukiwan Lot 350 which had been removed from Wongkoktsui.
Item (x). This work was undertaken in consequence of complaints received from the lessee of Inland Lot 1814 as to the flooding of his premises during heavy rainstorms.
Items (xi), (xii), (xiii), (xiv) and (xxii). These items refer to extensions of sewers and stormwater drains necessitated by the erection of new buildings or other similar causes.
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