Q 59
P.W.E. Hong Kong.
113. New No. 2 Police Station. This work was referred to in paragraph 211 of last year's Report.
The sketch plans were approved but it was not found possible to commence the preparation of working drawings until December. There was no expenditure under this heading.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$150,000.00
Nil.
114. New Fire Station Building, Alterations to Tower.—The work consisted of the addition of four concrete Balconies to the Tower to facilitate the training of the members of the Fire Brigade.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$1,500.00 $1,435.55
115. Junction of Ladder Street and Hollywood Road- Underground Latrine (60 seats):—This work was not undertaken as the selection of a site was still under consideration at the end of the year.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$13,000.00
Nil.
116. Jardine's Corner, Peak-Latrine and Urinal (4 seats):—Plans were prepared and tenders invited for the above work but owing to objections received from the Peak Residents' Association in regard to the site (under the retaining wall supporting Mt. Kellett Road, with the entrance on Stubb's Road) the matter was in abeyance at the end of the year.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$5,000.00
Nil.
117. Spring Garden Lane and Cross Street-Latrine and Urinal (16 seats):—The seating accommodation of this latrine was increased to 54 seats by adding a second storey. The ground floor contained accommodation of 32 seats and 4 urinals for men, whilst on the 1st floor 22 seats for women were provided.
A Contract for the work was let to Messrs. Tat Lee & Co. for a sum of $13,239.70 on 28th May, 1929.
Good progress was made and by the end of the year the work was nearing completion.
Estimates, Supplementary Vote, Expenditure, $6,000.00 8,000.00 $12,184.06 $14,000.00