Q 77
P.W.E. New Kowloon.
(b.) Drainage—
(i.) Training Nullahs.-The cutting of trenches to prevent the formation of mosquito breeding pools was carried on during the year.
The 36 inch channel in swamp West of the Kau Lung Tong Estate was extended, and nullah training on the hillside North of N.K.I.L.'s 420 and 362, Cheung Sha Wan, was continued.
1927 Estimates, $10,000.00
1927 Expenditure, $3,219.65
(ii.) Miscellaneous Drainage Works.-The following are the most important stormwater drains and sewers laid during the year:-
Size. Description. Length (in feet). Locality. Position. Remarks. 39" & 48" Stormwater drain 650 Cheung Sha Wan In Castle Peak Road, from N.K.I.L. 420 to N.K.I.L. 362. Completed 39" & 45" 404 From the Valley behind N.K.I.L. 421 to the temporary outfall North West of N.K.I.L. 421. 39" 40 In Castle Peak Road, from N.K.I.L. 420 to N.K.I.L. 421. 24" Stormwater Channel 700 Kowloon City From 84" Stormwater Drain, Prince Edward Road. Northwards to Old Kowloon City. 6" Sewer 100 Cheung Sha Wan In scavenging lane behind N.K.I.L.'s 605 & 610. 9" 215 Kowloon City Street South of N.K.I.L. 496 to opposite scavenging lane behind N.K.I.L. 567. 6" 456 In scavenging lane at rear of N.K.I.L. 499. 17"