Q 51
P.W.R. New Kowloon.
81. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers.-The Praya Walls and Public Piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. The maintenance work included repairs to the following piers-Fire Station, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Public Square Street, Saigon Street Refuse, Shang Tung Street and Waterloo Road.
The rails and rail-bearers were taken up and renewed in the underwater portion of the Yaumati Slipway.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$27,000.00 $10,434.52
82. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries. Work carried out under this head has already been alluded to in paragraph 38 of this report.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$2,500.00 $2,489.92
83. Maintenance of Recreation Grounds.-The various recreation grounds were maintained in good condition. Departmental gangs were employed for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches etc.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$2,500.00 $2,294.59
P. W. R. NEW KOWLOON.
84. Maintenance of Buildings.-Government Buildings were maintained in a good state of repair and general renovations were executed under the usual recurring programme.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$8,000.00 $4,874.08
85. Improvements to Buildings.-The more important items executed under this head were as follows:-
Kowloon City Police Station-Fixing grilles to certain windows. Sham Shui Po Police Station-Fixing grilles to certain doors and windows.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$2,000.00 $788.11
86. Maintenance of Roads & Bridges. Approximately 82 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.
Improvements to Roads & Bridges.