P.W.E. New Territories.
Q 104
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237. Cheung Sha Wan—Construction of mound to retain materials dumped.—A contract was let for the construction of protective works to retain silt dumped in Cheung Sha Wan Bay. The protective works extend from the South-west corner of the existing reclamation for a distance of 1,500 feet westwards and in line with the existing frontage. This work was commenced in June. At the end of the year, about 22,800 cubic yards of silt had been removed to prepare a trench for the rubble mound foundations. Approximately 13,800 cubic yards of rubble had been deposited pell-mell in the dredged trench to form portion of the foundations of the protective works.
Estimates, $50,000.00
Expenditure, $27,895.78
238. Lai Chi Kok.—Water Boat Dock, surfacing to East wall. The 20 feet wide roadway on the east side of the dock was surfaced throughout its length with a 6″ lime concrete slab tar painted two coats. The total area of surfacing amounted to 1,051 square yards.
Estimates, $2,400.00
Total Estimates, $530,000.00
Expenditure up to 31.12.29, $521,995.54
Expenditure, $1,549.57
239. Compensation and Resumptions.—This vote provided for the resumption of properties required for Street Widening and Improvement Schemes, and in connection with the development of the district in accordance with the approved Town Planning Scheme.
The resumption referred to in Schedule A on page 25 of this report and the payments made by the Government in connection with the conversions and exchanges referred to at page 9 were debited to this vote.
Estimates, $100,000.00
Expenditure (approved), $36,983.45
Less Amounts refunded, etc., $2,031.68
Nett Expenditure, $34,951.77
P. W. E. NEW TERRITORIES.
240. Cheung Chau, Anglo Chinese School.—This work was reported as completed in paragraph 188 of last year's Report.
The only charge against this year's vote was the payment of Retention Money.
Total Estimates, $10,000.00
Estimates, $45,000.00
Expenditure up to 31.12.29, $40,898.59
Expenditure, $5,794.47