P.W.E. Hongkong.
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(e.) Converting latrines at northern end of Central Market into Trough Closets.--This work comprised the construction of reinforced concrete stall divisions and the laying of salt-glazed troughing with the necessary flushing arrangements and drainage for 7 compartments at the north-west corner and 7 compartments at the north-east corner of the Market. The work was completed and all liabilities were discharged before the close of the year.
1917 Estimates, $1,500.00 | Total Estimates, $1,500.00
1917 Expenditure, 735.72
Expenditure to 31/12/17, 735.72
(f) Converting Wing_Lok Street latrine into Trough Closet.—— This work was carried out on similar lines to that at the Central Market, but was on a larger scale, 38 compartments being provided. In this case also, the work was completed and all liabilities were discharged before the close of the year.
1917 Estimates, $2,600.00 | Total Estimates, $2,600.00
1917 Expenditure, 2,277.10
Expenditure to 31/12/17, 2,277.10
(g.) Trough Closet at junction of Castle and Robinson Roads.- A Contract for this work was let in August but considerable delay arose owing to objections being raised to the site selected. It was ultimately decided to erect the convenience on the south side of Robinson Road spanning the nullah at the top of Castle Road. Fair progress had been made by the close of the year.
1917 Estimates, $2,200.00 | Total Estimates, $2,200.00
1917 Expenditure, 458.08
Expenditure to 31/12/17, 458.68
(h.) Urinal in retaining wall, south side of Caine Road, opposite Aberdeen Street.--A Contract for this work was also let in August but, in this case also, objections were raised to the site selected and, after considerable delay, a new site in Caine Road, immediately to the west of Peel Street, was finally adopted, the convenience being constructed underground. Fair progress had been made by the close of the year.
1917 Estimates, $2,500.00 | Total Estimates, $2,500.00
1917 Expenditure, 587.79
Expenditure to 31/12/17, 587.79
(i) Converting latrine near Kennedy Road Station into a Trough Closet. This was only a small installation, 3 compartments being provided. The work, which was similar to that already described under item (e), was completed and paid for before the close of the year.
1917 Estimates, $700.00 | Total Estimates, $700.00
1917 Expenditure, 214.65
Expenditure to 31/12/17, 214.65
100. Roads :-
(a.) Path from Queen's Road, East to Kennedy Road, adjoining