P.W.R. Hongkong
61. Maintenance of Waterworks, Aberdeen.—A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 2166 million gallons, including 529 million gallons supplied through the water boat station, as compared with a total consumption of 21.98 million gallons and a water boat supply of 6.23 million gallons during 1920. The average consumption throughout the year amounted to 59,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe G.
There were 7 meters in use at the close of the year.
62. Water Account. The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,241. A systematic overhaul of all meters is now being carried out.
The following is a statement of expenditure under the vote:
New meters (difference in value between issues and receipts) $ 10,566.59 Repairs to meters $ 7,382.68 Meter boxes $ 216.46 Miscellaneous $ 2,521.97 Total $ 20,687.70P.W.R. KOWLOON
63. Maintenance of Buildings. The buildings generally were kept in a state of good repair, a number of them being renovated throughout in accordance with the recurring programme. The expenditure amounted to $18,363.94.
64. Improvements to Buildings. A number of minor improvements were carried out on several of the Government Buildings at a cost of $2,502.27. None of them call for special mention.
65. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges.
Improvements to Roads and Bridges.
Approximate mileage.
29.—The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year:
Substitution of 2" asphaltic mixture laid on cement concrete bed for macadam sq. yds. 996 Tarring and sanding... sq. yds. 43,551 2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in footways... sq. yds. 3,901