Q 79
P.W.E. Hong Kong.
Cutting to formation level was completed and the construction of the necessary retaining wall well in hand.
1925 Estimates, 1925 Sup. Vote.
$ 25,000.00 20,000.00
$ 45,000.00
1925 Expenditure,
$ 44,954.31
(h.) Road and Path from Wanchai Gap to Middle Gap.-This work was referred to in paragraphs 120 (k) of the Report for 1923 and 124 (k) of last year's Report.
It was not found possible to proceed with the extension of this road during the year; consequently there was no expenditure under this heading.
1925 Estimates, ...$ 10,000.00 Total Estimates.
1925 Expenditure, $ 63.28 Expenditure to 31.12.25
$ 70,000.00
$ 51,605.35
(i.) Road contouring the hillside above Conduit Road, 1st & 2nd Sections.-This work, referred to in paragraph 124 (l) of last year's Report, was completed early in the year.
1925 Estimates, .... $ 10,000.00 1925 Expenditure,
$ 7,651.67
(j.) Tai Hang Development, Road Construction.-This work was referred to in paragraphs 120 (n) of the Report for 1923 and 124 (m) of last year's Report.
Satisfactory progress was made during the year on the walling at the lower end of the road. Filling to embankments was slow owing to the difficulty of obtaining sufficient spoil.
1925 Estimates, ...$ 60,000.00 1925 Expenditure, $ 26,512.60
Total Estimates, Expenditure to 31.12.25,
$122,000.00
$130,729.24
(k.) West Bay Development, Road Construction.-It was found impossible to proceed with the work owing to labour conditions prevailing in the Colony; consequently no expenditure was incurred.
1925 Estimates, 1925 Expenditure,
$ 25,000.00
Nil.
Road Construction.-
(l.) Wongneichong Development,
Owing to the necessary resumptions not being completed it was impossible to proceed with this work during the year, consequently no expenditure was incurred.
1925 Estimates, 1925 Expenditure,
$ 25,000.00
Nil.
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