P.W.E. New Territories.
Q 66
(a.) Storm-water culverts in connection with Shamshuipo Reclamation.—This work consisted of the laying of storm-water culverts in Yen Chau Street between Apliu Street and Tung Chau Street, internally and were completed prior to the commencement of the adjoining reclamation works.
They vary in size from 51 to 69 inches in diameter.
1920 Estimates, $30,000.00
1920 Expenditure, $20,350.06
(b.) Training main stream at Laichikok.—This work was commenced after the conditions of letting of N.K.M.L. 8 had been accepted towards the end of the year. This nullah when completed will have a width of 40 feet at the invert.
1920 Estimates, $20,000.00
1920 Expenditure, Nil.
(c.) General Works.—The extension of the nullah in Nanchang Street, Shamshuipo, towards Laichikok Road referred to in paragraph 126 of last year's Report was continued. A further extension of this nullah to Apliu Street was also undertaken, but was not completed at the close of the year. The total lengths trained were 364 feet.
1920 Estimates, $25,000.00
1920 Expenditure (from Government funds)...... $24,023.42
1920 Do. (contributions by various lessees, etc.), $120.00
Total: $24,143.42
153. Miscellaneous Drainage Works:
(a.) Kowloon City Reclamation Sewerage Scheme.—The construction of 18″, 15″, 12″ & 9″ main sewers to dispose of sewage on the Western portion of the reclamation was commenced late in the year. The laying of a 6″ sewer to N.K.I.L. 251 was also undertaken.
1920 Estimates, $10,000.00
1920 Expenditure, Nil.
(b.) General Works: Numerous extensions of the drainage systems were carried out during the year to provide for building developments. The most important were the construction of 30″ dia. storm-water drain in Laichikok Road between Nanchang Street and N.K.I.L. 202; the construction of 15″ and 12″ storm-water drain in Laichikok Road between Nanchang Street and Peiho Street; the construction of 27″ storm-water drain in Tai Nan Street between Nanchang Street and N.K.I.L. 311; the construction of 15″ storm-water drain in Hai Tan Street between Kweilin Street and Yen Chow Street; the construction of