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P.W.E. New Kowloon.
Port Works:
205. Further Reclamation at Shamshuipo.-This work was referred to in paragraph 236 of last year's Report.
The portion of sea wall which settled was brought up to correct formation level and the reclamation completed.
Estimates, $10,000.00 Total Estimates, $777,626.00
Expenditure, $6,381.23 to 31.12.30, $752,362.34
206. Cheung Sha Wan-Construction of mound to retain materials dumped.—This work was referred to in paragraph 237 of last year's Report.
Satisfactory progress was made with the construction of the above works. 28,500 cube yards of pell-mell rubble were deposited during the year making a total of 42,300 cube yards. Berni stones were set for a distance of 1,500 feet at front and back of superstructure foundations. The cement concrete foundation blocks were cast for the superstructure and 554 lineal feet of the blocks set in position. 175 lineal feet of the facing of the first course of the superstructure was completed.
Estimates, $75,000.00 Total Estimates, $140,000.00
Expenditure, $57,518.73 to 31.12.30, $85,414.51 Total Expenditure
207. Shamshuipo Ferry Pier.-This work was referred to in paragraph 200 of last year's Report.
The above work inclusive of the wiring for the two lift motors was completed except the roofing over of the Ferry Pier. The movable end of the ramps are operated by Electric Hoists installed by Messrs. John M. Henderson. Towards the end of the year, the ramps and hoists were tested under a load of 28 tons and proved satisfactory.
Two navigation lanterns were installed.
Estimates, $55,000.00 Total Estimates, $135,167.00
Sup. Vote, $46,000.00 Total Expenditure, $101,000.00
Expenditure, $97,698.41 to 31.12.30, $112,865.41
208. 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.