Q 57
P.W.E. Hong Kong.
108. Government Offices. Additional Storey.-The work carried out under the main Contract was reported as completed in paragraph 203 of last year's Report. The construction of the Porch to the Main Entrance was completed in January and the Lift and Gear on arrival from England was installed in April.
Estimates, $35,000.00 Expenditure, $20,372.69 Total Estimates, $126,500.00 Expenditure up to 31.12.29, $119,625.25
109. Peak Wireless Station, Block "B".--This work was not proceeded with during the year and consequently there was no expenditure under this heading.
Estimates, $33,000.00 Expenditure, 'Nil.
110. Peak Wireless Station, Block "C".-This work was not proceeded with during the year and consequently there was no expenditure under this heading.
Estimates, $18,000.00 Expenditure, Nil.
111. Latrine on Praya East (Temporary): No expenditure was incurred on this work during the year.
Estimates, $4,000.00 Expenditure, Nil.
112. Government House, Alterations and Improvements.- Owing to the difficulty of carrying out extensive alterations to this old building and in order to proceed with and complete the work as early in the year as possible, it was decided that Messrs. Sang Lee & Co. should carry out the work under the Maintenance Contract.
The work consisted of the addition of a new bay and proscenium to the East end of the Ball Room thus increasing the length by about 15′ 0′′.
The space occupied by the Governor's previous office was thrown into the Crush Hall and a new office erected over the area adjoining the old site and next to the Drawing Room. This was fitted with teak book cases and panelling.