P.W.E. Hongkong.
Good progress was made on the preparation of the granite work, and about three-quarters of the granite plinth to the building was built. The brickwork was completed up to the ground floor level including that as backing to the granite plinth.
1924 Estimates... $300,000.00 | Total Estimates... $1,110,000.00
1924 Expenditure, $80,455.91 | Expenditure to 31.12.24... $552,515.16
101. Victoria Hospital.—Alterations and Extensions to Existing Buildings.—This work was referred to in paragraph 103 of last year's Report.
During the reconstruction of the Main Block, a new Central Wing was being added containing on the ground floor a Doctors' Office, Dispensary, Ward Kitchen, Duty Room, Main Kitchen, Amahs' Quarters etc., and on the first floor a Theatre Block, Ward Kitchen, Duty Room, Sanitary Block and Dry Room. The East and West Wings of the old building were being raised in height by an additional storey, thus making them of uniform height with the remainder of the building. Additional sanitary accommodation was also being provided throughout the building, and modern sanitary fittings installed.
The external surfaces of the old buildings were covered with painted stucco, which was being stripped and replaced with Shanghai Plaster.
Satisfactory progress was made during the year. All the old work not required was removed, and the carcase of the New Central Wing completed. The roof of the Main Building, which it was intended to leave without alteration, was found to be infested with white ants, and it was considered advisable to reconstruct it with sound timber.
1924 Estimates... $130,000.00 Total Estimates... $286,000.00
1924 Expenditure, $71,269.49 | Expenditure to 31.12.24... $339,819.80
102. New Saiyingpun School.—This work was referred to in paragraph 105 of last year's Report.
The contract for the Superstructure was signed by the Contractors, Messrs. Kin Lee & Co., on the 11th April.
Great difficulty was experienced at the beginning in obtaining facing bricks in adequate quantities, but eventually arrangements were made to obtain them from Formosa, since when the work has progressed with utmost expedition.