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The dredger was withdrawn for one day for repairs and was laid up for shelter on account of storm signals for 161 days,
Bowrington Canal was cleared by coolie labour at a cost of
$1,520.
62. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages. -A special report on this subject was forwarded to Government on the 31st August, after the Typhoons and Rainstorms of the 27th July and 4th-5th August. During the latter, 17 inches of rain fell.
The damage caused was generally comparatively slight but very extensive. The following were some of the most serious items:--
Large landslips above the catchwater of the Kowloon Reservoir, which blocked the channel and caused an extensive wash-out below the catchwater.
Collapse of portion of the retaining wall between St. John's Cathedral grounds and the Parade Ground.
Breaches in the Tai Po Road and damage to the causeway at Tai Po.
Damage to the pitching of the rubble mound protecting the Gunpowder Depôt, Green Island.
63. Town Clock.-Repairs of a minor character were carried out to the clock, the only other charges being those incurred for winding and regulating the clock.
64. Maintenance of City and Hill District Waterworks.- Intermittent supply of water by the rider main system was in force from the commencement of the year until the 18th May, after which date a constant supply in all districts was maintained until 31st October. The rider mains were again brought into operation on the 1st November and were continued in use until the end of the year.
The quantity of water stored in the impounding reservoirs on 1st January amounted to 523,081,000 gallons and it reached a minimum on the 30th April when it amounted to 189,610,000 gallons.
The reservoirs were at or over their permanent overflow levels for the following periods
Reservoir. Total Capacity. Period. Tytam, 384,800,000 Aug. 6th to Dec. 8th (125 days). Tytam Byewash, 22,366,000 Aug. 6th to Sep.13th & Oct. 3rd to 12th (49 days). Tytam Intermediate, Wongneichong, 195,914,000 May 26th to Nov. 14th (173 days). Pokfulam, 66,000,000 Various periods between May 25th & Oct. 11th (85 days). Various periods between May 23rd & Oct. 17th (81 days). 30,337,000