Q 39
P.W.E. Hongkong.
90. Lunatic Asylum, Extension. - This work was described in paragraph 94 of last year's Report. Some further minor items were carried out, but the extension was ready for occupation in March.
Gas fires to the private wards were fitted later in the year when they arrived from England.
1920 Estimates,......
1920 Expenditure,
$5,000.00 | Total Estimates, Expenditure to
31/12/20,
4,643.99
$30,300.00
29,918.73
91. Quarters for Scavenging Coolies, Belchers Street.-- Arrangements were completed with the Military Authorities for the readjustment of the boundary between Crown land and the War Department land which resulted in an improved site for this building.
The tender of Messrs. Sang Lee & Co. for this work amounting to $102,921.37 was accepted, the contract being signed on the 21st May.
An immediate commencement was made with clearing the site, etc., and the work generally proceeded rapidly.
By the end of the year, the whole of the foundations were laid, the retaining wall completed and piers to front wall partly erected.
1920 Estimates,
1920 Expenditure,
16,081.61
$80,000.00 Total Estimates, Expenditure to
31/12/20,
$138,500.00
16,081.61
92. Fire Brigade Station. This building will cover the site opposite the Central Market enclosed by Des Voeux Road, Connaught Road, Jubilee Street and Queen Victoria Street, and, in addition to housing the Fire Brigade, will provide accommodation for several other Government Departments.
Several schemes were considered and at the end of the year preliminary working drawings were being prepared.
1920 Estimates,
$50,000.00 Total Estimates,
1920 Expenditure,...
Nil.
Expenditure to
31/12/20,
Nil.
93. Crematorium, Happy Valley.-Certain information was obtained from England and three preliminary schemes prepared, but it was decided not to proceed with the work.
$20,000.00 | Total Estimates,.....
1920 Estimates,
1920 Expenditure, ... Nil.
Expenditure to
31/12/20,
Nil.