Q 27
P.W.R. Hongkong.
55. Dredging Foreshores.-The Grab Dredger was employed at the following places and removed the quantities of material stated during the year:-
Shamshuipo Reclamation,-trench for foundations of sea-wall.... 8,449 cubic yds. Shamshuipo Ferry Pier, 2,019 Drain outfalls, ... Causeway Bay Shelter, **12,286 Total, 17,802 40,55622,754 cubic yards of the above material was deposited on the site of the Shamshuipo Reclamation and 17,802 cubic yards on the East Point Reclamation Site.
The vessel was put on the slip and thoroughly overhauled, defective engine parts being renewed, by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company at a cost of $1,054.60.
56. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages.-The continuous heavy rains throughout the year, and more especially during the months of June and July, caused numerous landslips and badly scoured the macadamized surfacing not treated with asphaltum.
The new road between Repulse Bay and Shaukiwan was closed to traffic on two occasions on account of very large landslides at Stanley and Sai Wan Gaps, necessitating the erection of retaining walls.
There were also very heavy landslides on the following roads:
- Pokfulam Road near the University;
- New Road from Bowen Road to Wanchai Gap;
- Findlay Road.
57. Stores Depreciation.—The adjustment of store values and re-conditioning of old stores have been met from this Vote, amounting to $78.81.
The following sums were credited to the Vote :-
$2,695.96, being rebate on freight charges in connection with stores purchased in England through the Crown Agents; $2,996.90, being the value of stores returned, which had been issued prior to 1920.
The result has been that, instead of showing any expenditure, the Vote shows a credit balance of $5,614.05.
58. Maintenance of City and Hill District Waterworks.-A constant supply of water was maintained throughout the year without at any time having to restrict the supply by house services