Q 37
P.W.R. KOWLOON.
P.W.R. Kowloon.
61. Maintenance of Buildings.-General renovation and repairs to Government Buildings were executed in accordance with the usual recurring programme, and they were maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$30,000.00 $23,195.89
62. Improvements to Buildings.-The works executed under this heading were small and of a minor nature of which the outstanding items were (i) the provision of two additional kitchens at Kowloon Hospital and (ii) the fixing of grilles to certain doors at Yaumati Police Station.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$10,000.00 $6,653.92
63. Maintenance of Furniture.-During the year 2 part sets of Subordinate Officers furniture were supplied. 25 single articles were supplied where necessary for Police Stations, offices and schools. Repairs were effected to many existing articles for their proper maintenance.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$5,000.00 $3,171.24
64. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges, Improvements to Roads and Bridges, Approximately 37 miles of roads.—The road surfaces were generally maintained in a satisfactory manner.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year:-
Tarring and sanding,
24″ granolithic paving slabs laid on footways,
Square yards.
68,206
2,846
Estimates, Expenditure,
$72,500.00 $69,754.10
65. Maintenance of Telephones.-The lines and instruments were maintained in good order. Six new instruments were installed and a number of improvements effected to existing lines.
Alterations and improvements were carried out to the instruments used by the Kowloon-Canton Railway.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$2,500.00 $2,290.52