(e) Shouson Hill and Deep Water Bay Golf Club:- A constant supply was maintained. The total quantity of unfiltered water supplied was 4.97 million gallons, equivalent to an average daily consumption of 13,600 gallons. Details are given in table XV.
Expenditure
$5,797.88
58. Water Meters:- The number of meters examined and repaired was 10,004, of which fifteen were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations. The number of meters on the Island at the end of the year was:
City of Victoria13,282 Peak District314 Pokfulam and Mount Davis94 Aberdeen and Aplichau95 Shouson Hill, Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay66 Stanley and Tytam101 Shaukiwan189 Total14,141The rate of overhaul of meters was equivalent to an overhaul of each meter once in eighteen months. As improved meter efficiency means increased revenue it is hoped to accelerate the rate of overhaul until each meter is dealt with once per annum.
Expenditure
$64,324.79
59. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers:- Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to Arsenal Street pier, Blake pier, Davis Street pier, Eastern Street pier, Fenwick Street pier, Fleming Road pier, Green Island Lighthouse pier, Green Island Magazine pier, Jubilee Street pier, Kennedy Town cattle pier, King Shan pier, Murray pier, Queen's pier, Sai Wan Ho pier, Tonnochy Road pier, Whitfield pier, Wilmer Street pier and to various seawalls. The hoists, machinery and ramps for the passenger ferry berths at Jubilee Street pier were maintained in good condition.
Expenditure
$17,675.92
60. Maintenance of Public Cemetery:- The cemetery was maintained in a satisfactory manner. Repairs to cement concrete channels and footpaths were affected during the year.
Expenditure
$1,944.59
61. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:- Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 40 of this report.
Expenditure
$3,310.69
62. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds:- All Government play-grounds were maintained in good condition. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleaning ditches, etc., was continued.
Expenditure
$2,997.24