Q 19
P.W.R. Hongkong.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :-
Substitution of granite setts for macadam or concrete, sq. yds. 713 Substitution of tar macadam for ordinary macadam or concrete, 5,097 Substitution of 2" asphaltum laid on cement concrete bed for macadam, 3,281 Substitution of asphaltum carpeting, for macadam, 4,781 Resurfacing worn out concrete footways with asphaltum carpeting, 829 Tarring and sanding, 27,263 2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in footways, 6,40046. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges outside City. Improvements to Roads and Bridges outside City. Approximate Mileage 40.-The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
Extensive improvements were undertaken on the Pokfulam Road, between the University and No. 8 Bridge, and benching was carried out between No. 10 Bridge and Aberdeen. The portion of road extending from the south end of Taitam Tuk Dam to the Pumping Station Road was macadamized.
On the Victoria Road, the practice of substituting macadam, tarred and sanded, for decomposed granite was continued.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :-
Tarring and sanding, sq. yds. 25,120 2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in footways, 61647. Maintenance of Telephones, including all Cables.—The lines and instruments were maintained in good order.
The aerial lines from Shaukiwan to D'Aguilar Wireless Station were renewed. Faults which occurred in the Waglan and Green Island Submarine Cables were duly remedied. Several diversions of the telephone lines had to be made, on account of road improvements and alterations to buildings.
An alarm bell and connecting cable were installed at Cape D'Aguilar Wireless Station.
Six telephones were added to the Government exchanges at the Central Police Station and Colonial Secretary's Office.
Electric bell services were installed in seven buildings and nine buildings were wired for electric lights and fans. All electric services in Government Buildings were maintained.