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R.P., Bonham Road, in respect of architects' fees for work performed previous to the resumption of this lot in 1918; a sum of $470.00 was paid to a Contractor for demolishing Nos. 1-4, U Yain Lane, (resumed in 1919); a sum of $49.98 was paid for the demolition of buildings on Lot 314, Shaukiwan Road amounting to $16,511.79 were paid to Contractors for certain widening improvements in Caine and Conduit Roads and for other minor works in connection with resumptions. The widening in Caine Road involved setting back the road boundary wall of I.L. 522 and constructing a similar wall on the Western side of lot in order to provide an area equal to that lost by the widening. A flight of steps was also formed giving access to Seymour Road from Caine Road. Conduit Road was widened by setting back the road boundary in front of G.L. 22 involving the erection of a retaining wall to the new alignment. This vote was also debited with sums amounting to $4,235.10, being interest at 8% on $70,585.00 (the value of the Fire Station site), paid to Sir Robert Ho Tung who was granted the Fire Station site in part exchange for R.B.L. 76 but who is not yet allowed to occupy these premises. A sum of $5,415.00 was paid for architects' fees in connection with the resumption of R.B.L. 76 referred to in paragraph 8 of this Report.
(2.) Scavenging Lanes provided in payment of compensation.-- There is nothing to report under this heading.
(3.) Scavenging Lanes provided by owners but not surrendered to Government,-15 areas, aggregating 9,695 square feet, in the rear of various premises, were provided during the year.
(4.) Scavenging Lanes to be provided by owners when an opportunity occurs of gaining access to them from the adjoining streets, 2 areas, aggregating 1583 square feet, were arranged for.
122. Taitam Tuk Scheme,-2nd Section.--Pavement lights and flooring and wall tiles were ordered from England for the Engine House, but had not arrived by the end of the year.
A new fire service was laid for the Engine House and connected before the close of the year.
1920 Estimates, $15,000.00
1920 Expenditure, $9,738.30
123. Eastern District Filter Beds, &c.-The survey of the site for the Filter Beds and Service Reservoir was completed and plotted and preliminary drawings were prepared.
Three Trial Pits were sunk on the site to ascertain the nature of the foundations, which were found satisfactory.
The 18" C.I. Pipe to connect the Service Reservoir with the City Mains arrived from England, and the first section from the