P.W.E. Hong Kong.
Q 74
112. Cadets Quarters, Canton.-This building was referred to in paragraph 99 of last year's Report.
The work was suspended for the greater part of the year owing to the disturbed conditions prevailing and it was not until the end of October that it was recommenced. During the remaining two months of the year very good progress was made. The roof was completed, doors and windows hung, internal plaster finished and tiles were laid to the bath rooms and verandahs. The work did not reach the stage at which a further payment to the contractor became due, before the close of the year.
1926 Estimates, $8,000.00 Total Estimates, $40,500.00
1926 Sup. Vote, $48,500.00 Expenditure to 31.12.26, Nil.
1926 Expenditure,
113. Latrines, Urinals and Bath-houses. referred to in paragraph 122 of last year's Report.
This work was $100,000.00
The final payment of Retention Money held under Contract for the Bath-house at Western Street was made.
It was considered to be inexpedient to start work on any other latrines during the year.
1926 Estimates, $25,000 Expenditure to 31.12.26, $500
1926 Expenditure, $52,305.26
.. $102,449.84
114. Roads :-
(a.) Improving and widening road through Quarry Bay Village. This work, referred to in paragraph 123 (a.) of last year's Report, was completed.
1926 Estimates, $85,000.00
1926 Sup. Vote, $30,000.00
1926 Expenditure, $114,997.31 Total Estimates, $115,000.00
(b.) Wanchai Road Widening. This work was referred to in paragraph 123 (c.) of last year's Report.
No further work was undertaken during the year.
1926 Estimates, $15,000
1926 Expenditure, Nil
(c.) Road from Causeway Bay to North Point. This work was referred to in paragraphs 124 (g.) of the Report for 1924, and 123 (d.) of last year's Report.
Although tenders were called for it was decided not to start work during the year so the contract was not let.
1926 Estimates, $150,000
1926 Expenditure, Nil