Q 47
P.W.E. Hongkong.
92. Additional Quarters at Happy Valley (12 houses).—As mentioned in paragraph 96 of last year's Report, a Contract for two blocks of six terrace houses was let to Messrs. Kang On & Co. Block 1 was completed in March, and Block 2 in July.
1921 Estimates...... $50,000.00 | Total Estimates... $180,000.00
1921 Sup. Vote...... 20,000.00
1921 Expenditure... $70,000.00 | Expenditure to 31/12/21... $151,867.02
65,974.31
93. Cape D'Aguilar Wireless Station.—Extension to accommodate Chinese Linesmen.—A contract was let to Mr. Keng Tak Cheong in November for this work.
By the end of the year the site was excavated and the work set out. The death of the Contractor caused considerable delay.
1921 Estimates...... $3,500.00 | Total Estimates...
1921 Expenditure... 500.00 | Expenditure to 31/12/21... $500.00
94. Government House,—Additions and Reconstruction of Kitchen and Garage Block :
Kitchen Block.—The work consisted of pulling down the old kitchen and outbuildings and erecting a new block comprising kitchen, servery and servants.
The tender of Messrs. Wing On for this work amounting to $40,250.42 was accepted, the contract being signed on the 29th June.
Garage Block. This work consisted of pulling down part of the old stables and outbuildings, erecting a new block comprising a garage, laundry, and Custodian's Quarters, and forming a new carriage drive and entrance gates.
The tender of Messrs. Wah Lee & Co. for this work amounting to $50,449.21 was accepted, the Contract being signed on the 18th October.
The foundations were laid and walls stood at a height of 8'0" by the end of the year.
1921 Estimates ... $100,000.00 | Total Estimate .................
Expenditure to 31/12/21 ...... $39,811.75
1921 Expenditure... 39,811.75
95. Victoria Hospital,—Maternity Block and Alterations and Extensions to Existing Buildings.—Sketch plans for the revision of the existing buildings have been prepared. The working drawings for the New Block were completed, and a Contract let to Messrs. Kien On & Co. in August for the amount of $130,537.45.