Q 91
P.W.E. Hong Kong.
136. Praya East Reclamation Scheme,--Resumptions. Construction of a 75-foot road leading from Morrison Hill.This item was referred to in paragraph 158 of last year's Report. The resumptions of M.L. 122, Sec. C, and M.L. 121, Sec. A, were effected as shown on page 44.
137. Eastern District Filter Beds.-This work was referred to in paragraph 132 of last year's Report.
The upper tier of Beds was completed, and brought into use during the year.
The construction work of the lower tier of Beds was completed, two of the beds being brought into use before the end of the year. The necessary mains were laid, and practically all the finishing off work was completed.
Excavation for the whole Service Reservoir was almost completed, while the walls of the Eastern half including the Division Wall were completed, and the invert was ready for concrete laying. The Inlet and Draw-off connections were also completed.
1925 Estimates, ...$120,000.00 Total Estimates, ...$575,000.00
1925 Expenditure, $106,612.59 Total Expenditure, $335,675.23
138. Taitam Tuk Scheme.-Additional Pumping Plant:-
(a.) Engine House and Foundations.
(b.) Engine and Boiler.
The work under Contract No. 40 of 1924, referred to in paragraph 133 of last year's Report, was started in November, 1924, and completed in December, 1925, by Mr. Ng Wah, and consisted of foundations for the Engine of the new pumping unit, Boiler setting, and Engine House, and Boiler House Extensions.
The first delivery of machinery parts was received from England in February, but, owing to the deficient storage in the gravity reservoirs, the erection of the Boilers was not started until March, and of the Engine until April.
Progress on the erection of the engine was considerably delayed owing to the strike and other causes, but by the end of the year all cylinders were in position, and covers and valves fixed. The delivery pipe was also completed and the suction pipe laid as far as possible up to the junction with the existing suction pipes.