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The areas stated are those of the lots which extend further inland than old high water mark and are therefore not exclusively reclaimed from the sea.
In addition to the above, a start was made with the reclamation of a large area at the head of Kowloon Bay, covering about 230 acres, to form a residential area for the better-class Chinese.
46. Principal Works of a Private Nature.—The erection of the second block of Students' Quarters for the Hongkong University on Inland Lot 1877, referred to in last year's Report, was completed, whilst considerable additions were made to the Vice-Chancellor's residence. The other buildings mentioned in last year's Report (carpenters' workshop, extension to the hydraulic laboratory, and quarters for coolies and watchmen) were completed and sundry alterations and additions to various buildings were carried out.
The pavilion on the University Recreation Ground (Inland Lot 1949) was completed.
The "Helena May" Institute, (Inland Lot 2083), Garden Road, was completed.
The development of the ridge east of Happy Valley was proceeded with, two European residences being completed. The erection of five other residences was in progress.
The new oil tanks at Lai Chi Kok for the Standard Oil Co. were completed.
The reclamation of the site for the works of the Hongkong Electric Co., (Marine Lot 321), at North Point, was completed and the erection of a large block of offices and quarters was commenced.
Considerable progress was made with the alterations involved in converting the old Cotton Mills buildings (Inland Lot 1018, Causeway Bay) for occupation by the French Convent, the School and Sisters' Quarters being completed by the end of the year.
The erection of a new building for the Missions Etrangères on Inland Lot 82, at the top of Battery Path, was commenced.
Considerable alterations were made to the ticket offices and gangways on the Star Ferry Wharf opposite Ice House Street.
The erection of a Chapel, Hospital, Dormitories, and Sisters' Quarters for the Italian Convent on Inland Lot 148, Caine Road, was commenced.
The erection of a large block of buildings, comprising gymnasium, swimming-bath, concert-room, recreation-rooms, class-rooms, hostel, etc., for the Chinese branch of the Y.M.C.A., on Inland Lot 2048, Taipingshan, was commenced.