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(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works.-New sewers and storm water drains were constructed to a length of 20,150 feet, varying in diameter from 6" to 78", principally in Shamshuipo, Wong Uk, and Kowloon City. The number of drain connections made was 417. Many new gullies were constructed and connected to the storm water drainage system.
1932 Expenditure
$2,156.77
156. Miscellaneous.-The following work was executed under this head:-Lai Chi Kok Prison-new pump house, repairs to windows in section one, repairs to boundary fence, and installation of two new fireplaces in Warders' Quarters.
1932 Expenditure
$2,156.77
157. Waterworks.-150 lineal feet of 4″ and 450 lineal feet of 3" main were laid to new Female Prison at Lai Chi Kok.
Expenditure
$3,082.98
COMMUNICATIONS,
158. Approach Road to New Kowloon Urning Cemetery No. 5. The contract was awarded to Mr. Man Gang on 8th August, 1932 for a sum of $1,346.50. The work was satisfactorily completed on 20th October, 1932.
Expenditure
$1,250.47
MISCELLANEOUS.
159. Filling in Areas N. W. of Nan Chang Street and West of Taipo Road-This work was referred to in paragraph 246 of last year's Report. After slow and unsatisfactory progress the contract was completed on 28th November, 1932. The contractor, Messrs. Fu On & Co., was under a penalty of $1,820.00 for twenty-six weeks over the time allowed.
1932 Expenditure
$12,830.71
Expenditure to 31st Dec., 1932.... $32,580.14
160. Refuse Dump at Cheung Sha Wan.-This work was referred to in paragraph 247 of last year's Report. Fresh tenders for a yearly contract were called for in April and Messrs. Pang Loong & Co. were awarded the contract. Good progress was made during the year. The contract was handed over to Port Development Office on 31st December, 1932. Ten new tipping wagons and 600 lineal yards of second-hand rails were supplied by Messrs. Lai To Construction Co. for a sum of $3,174.00 in September, 1932.
1932 Expenditure
$8,311.41