Work not appearing in Estimates. Hongkong.
86
186. Hongkong Harbour,-Proposed Developments.—This work was referred to in paragraph 170 of last year's Report. The two Engineers required to assist in the work of sounding, taking borings and preparation of plans arrived in the Colony on the 28th August and 15th September respectively.
Hydrographic surveys of Tai Wan and Hung Hom Bay were completed by the end of the year, but boring operations could not be commenced as the necessary tools had not arrived from England.
1921 Estimates, $755.66
1921 Expenditure,
187. Duplicating certain portions of unfiltered water main between Albany and Elliott Filter Beds.—Owing to the increased consumption in the Western District of the City, the 12" main, which conveys unfiltered water from Bowen Road Conduit to Elliott Filter Beds, was found to be too small to maintain the necessary supply. This necessitated arrangements being made for operating the Rider Mains in August. Timely heavy rain obviated the necessity of putting the Rider Mains into operation.
In September, spare 18" pipes were brought over from Kowloon and laid in High Street from its junction with Bonham Road Westwards to Pokfulam Road. About 2,500 ft. of C.I. pipes were laid by the end of the year.
5,000 ft. of 18" C.I. pipes have been ordered from England which will provide for an 18" main from the East end of High Street to Elliott Filter Beds.
1921 Estimates,
1921 Expenditure,................................ $7,243.43
KOWLOON.
188. Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station Extension.—This work was described in paragraph 133 of last year's Report. Certain minor works remained to be done during 1921 and these were completed early in the year.
1921 Estimates,
1921 Expenditure, $837.81
Total Estimates, Expenditure to 31/12/21,. $46,554.87
189. King's Park Quarters,—Installing Water Closets.—This work was referred to in paragraph 142 of last year's Report and only deals with the settlement of the account therefor..
1921 Estimates, 1921 Expenditure,. $294.24
190. Extension of road 10 ft. wide to North of H.H. I.L. No. 257.—This work consisted of forming on Crown Land a portion of a road to be completed by Government at a later date