P.W.R. Hong Kong.
Q 24
Repairs were effected to many existing articles for their proper maintenance.
Estimates, Sup. Vote, + Expenditure,
$23,000.00 10,000.00 $33,000.00 $29,707.93
40. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges in City. Improvements to Roads and Bridges in City.
Approximately 64 miles of roads. The road surfaces were generally maintained in a satisfactory condition, the asphaltum treatment of the carriageways being still further extended throughout the City.
At the Government Quarry the total quantity of stone of various grades which passed through the crushers was 26,997 cubic yards, of which 4,791 cubic yards were made into tar macadam, 628 cubic yards into sand carpeting, and 26,286 cubic yards were delivered direct to various works. Further, 16,865 granolithic paving slabs were provided for use on footways, 247 reinforced concrete standards for railings and fencing, and 3 garden seats were made.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year:-
Substitution of granite sets for macadam or concrete, Square Yards. 357
Substitution of 2" asphaltum laid on cement concrete bed for macadam, 3,083
Tarring and sanding, 10,852
21″ granolithic paving slabs laid on footways, 2,282
Estimates, Expenditure,
$125,000.00 $120,677.33
41. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges, outside City. Improvements to Roads and Bridges, outside City.
Approximately 78 miles of roads. The road surfaces generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
The Island Road between the Aberdeen Village and the junction of Deep Water Bay Brickworks Path was strengthened with tar macadam and tar painted.
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