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70. Water Account (Meters etc).-The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,943. A systematic overhaul of all meters is being carried out.
The following is a statement of expenditure under the vote:
New Meters (difference in value between issues and receipts) Credit,
Repairs to meters (Labour),
Repairs to meters (Materials), Meter Boxes etc.,
$ 959.72
7,555.72
9,976.49
6.83
Less credit.
Total,
$17,539.04
959.97
$16,579.07
P.W.R. KOWLOON.
71. Maintenance of Buildings.-With the exception of Markets and Cattle Depôts the usual recurring programme for the upkeep of Government Buildings was deferred and only essential repairs etc. were done as they became necessary.
The expenditure amounted to $12,108.64.
72. Improvements to Buildings.--Works carried out under this heading were few and of a minor nature.
The expenditure amounted to $1,984.26.
73. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges. Approximate Improvements to Roads and Bridges. mileage 36.-The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year:-
Tarring and sanding Square Yards.
82,450
12,491
2" granolithic paving slabs laid in footways
74. Maintenance of Telephones. The lines and instruments were maintained in good order. An alarm-bell system was installed at Hung Hom Police Station.