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The work of constructing a re-inforced concrete roof over part of the Ferry Pier opposite Queen Victoria Street was completed.
The Ferry Pier at Public Square Street, Yaumati, was also finished, with the exception of the depositing of concrete to form the decking.
The work of constructing a re-inforced concrete Pier opposite Wing Wo Street was not proceeded with.
MISCELLANEOUS,
In connection with the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, the principal Government Buildings were decorated and illuminated at night, and general assistance was rendered by the Department wherever required to carry into effect other schemes of decoration.
The Seamen's Strike which commenced in January culminated in a General Strike, in consequence of which certain officers of the Department were engaged on emergency work which was executed in a very efficient manner.
The erection of the Wireless Station at Gap Rock was completed.
The Diaphone Fog Signalling Plant was installed at Waglan.
The work of substituting underground cables for the aerial wires in the Government Telephone System in the central part of the City was well advanced by the end of the year.
In connection with the Hydrographic Surveys with a view to harbour development, the work of taking borings and prickings was completed.
With a view to revising, consolidating and co-ordinating the various schemes of development prepared in the past, a Committee was formed to deal with Town Planning. Many meetings took place and a large number of maps and plans were prepared, and a model of the Kowloon Peninsula (scale 200 to 1 inch) was made.
A contract was let for the construction of a Water-boat Dock at Laichikok.
The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $3,575,635.19, and on annually recurrent works $1,074,646.30.
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