Q 79
P.W.E. New Territories.
(f.) General Works. The following is a statement of the works executed under this heading :-
(i.) Shamshuipo, N.K.I.L.'s 41 and 27,-Raising to new levels and macadamising carriageway, kerbing, channelling and drainage,
$851.54
(ii) Shamshuipo, N.K.I.L. 46,-Paving scavenging lane and laying granite setts and cement concrete in front of lot,
$722.92
(iii). Shamshuipo, N.K.I.L.'s 92-101,--Kerbing and channelling and paving scavenging lane, including drainage,
$362.13
(iv.) Shamshuipo, N.K.I.L. 52,-Kerbing and channelling and paving scavenging lane,
$300.43
(v.) Shamshuipo, N.K.I.L. 39,-Extending kerbing and channelling, including drainage,
$258.53
(vi.) Wun Yiu-Contribution towards cost of constructing a bridge over stream near Taipo,
$700.00
(vii.) Yung Shu Au-Contribution towards cost of constructing a bridge over stream near 3-Fathom Cove,
$150.00
(viii) Kam Tin-Surveying expenses in connection with a proposed road from Kam Tin to Fanling via Ha Tsia Gap,
$167.15
Items (i.)-(v). These works became necessary on account of the erection of buildings on the lots mentioned.
Items (vi) and (vii). The construction of bridges across the streams at the places mentioned was undertaken by the Village Elders, the Government agreeing to contribute towards their cost.
Item (viii). The construction of a road by the route mentioned has been under contemplation for some time past and a survey was therefore undertaken to determine the best alignment. The scheme still remains in abeyance however.
1916 Estimates, 1916 Sup. Vote,
$3,000.00 2,750.00
1916 Expenditure,
$5,750.00
$3,716.41
129. Miscellaneous Drainage Works.-The following is a statement of the principal works carried out under this heading during the year:--
(i) Extending 24" concrete sewer in Pei Ho Street for a distance of 133 yards to provide for branch sewer to N.K.I.L. 56, Shamshuipo, (completed), $1,908.56
(ii) Laying temporary 6" pipe-sewer to connect branch sewers from N.K.I.L.'s 52 and 67 to streamcourse, Shamshuipo, (completed),
$280.13