Q 36
Wiring for electric lights is in progress.
121.
Expenditure
$131,839.20
Expenditure to 31st Dec., 1936 $171,223.37
Trade School-Wood Road, Wanchai:-This work was referred to in paragraph No. 109 of last year's Report. The contract for this new building proceeded satisfactorily and was completed to Contract time on the 29th August, 1936.
The installation of the inside service piping for the cold water supply was completed in July, and a connection made to the main in Wood Road.
Installation of electric lights, fans, power, bells and motors was completed.
Expenditure
$126,552.08
Expenditure to 31st Dec., 1936 $162,996.50
122. Central Market-Improvements:-Owing to extensive structural defects appearing in this old market, it was decided to demolish the building and erect a new market on the site. The improvements, therefore, were not proceeded with and no expenditure was incurred.
Expenditure
Nil
GENERAL WORKS.
123. Roads:-Consequent upon the erection of new buildings, kerbing and channelling operations were executed on nine roads, etc., the footpath being paved, scavenging lanes surfaced with cement concrete, any necessary alterations in levels or alignment were carried out.
Expenditure
$13,734.80
124. Drainage-(a) Training Nullahs:-Minor works were carried out.
Expenditure
$2,554.65
(b) Miscellaneous Drainage Works:-New main sewers and storm water drains varying from 30" to 4" in diameter to a total length of 930 feet were constructed; the major portion being at North Point and Wongneichong. Two road culverts were extended through South Bay Road to the foreshore of South and Middle Beaches in culvert and open nullah