P.W.E. Hongkong.
112. New Architectural Office.-This work was referred to in paragraph 223 of last year's Report.
The contract for the main part of the building was let in April to Messrs. Sang Lee & Co.
By the end of the year, the work was almost completed, and it was expected to occupy the building early in 1925.
1924 Estimates, $58,000.00 Total Estimates $ 80,000.00 1924 Sup. Vote, $22,000.00 Expenditure to $47,883.78 31.12.24, $ 54,489.11113. Inspector's Quarters, Cart Shed and Garage next to No. 1 Police Station The development scheme of the district referred to in paragraph 221 of last year's Report did not admit of this work being commenced.
1924 Estimates, $ 50,000.00 Total Estimates $ 1924 Expenditure, ...$ Expenditure to 31.12.24, $114. Central Police Station--New Store and Armoury.- The work consists of a two-storey brick building 60′ 0″ long by 30' 0″ wide erected at the North-west corner of the parade ground containing on the ground floor Equipment Store, Outfit Room, Monthly Store, and Strong Room, and on the first floor Equipment Store, Armoury, Workshop, and Magazine.
The contract was let to Messrs. Yee Lee & Co. in March, and at the end of the year the work was nearing completion.
1924 Estimates, ...$35,009.00 Total Estimates, 1924 Expenditure... $18,530.11 Expenditure to 31.12.24.. $18,530.11115. Magistracy—New Cells.—This work, which involved the remodelling of the present Store portion of the Central Police Station Barrack Block, could not be commenced pending the completion of the New Police Store.
1924 Estimates $14,000.00 Total Estimates. 1924 Expenditure...$ 2,623.97 Expenditure to 31.12.24,.... $ 2,623.97