Q 24
PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.
The following is a summary of works carried out under this vote :-
HONG KONG.
BUILDINGS.
103. Central Government Store:-This work was referred to in paragraph 112 of last year's report.
The reinforced concrete pier (70 feet by 30 feet) was completed in August.
Working drawings for the Store buildings were commenced early in the year, but owing to pressure of other work little progress was made and they were not completed until the end of the year. Steelwork was ordered from England and arrived during the year.
Expenditure $55,910.27
104. Central Magistracy-Alterations:-This work consisted of extensive alterations to the top floor to provide a third court with Magistrate's office, witnesses' room and fines office, while separate accommodation was provided for the Probation Officer, with a room for juvenile offenders and waiting rooms. Alterations were carried out on the first floor to obtain additional office accommodation. On the ground floor, the entrance hall was relaid with cork flooring, and alterations were made to the fines office. The work was commenced in June and completed in September.
Expenditure $17,220.01
105. Wongneichong Market:-This work consisted of the erection of a single storey market of the open type in reinforced concrete, to provide twenty stalls, a poultry killing room and caretaker's quarters. The stalls were finished in terrazzo, and suitably fitted up for the use of butchers, fishmongers, poulterers and vegetable sellers. A contract was let to The Chung Lee Construction Co. on 14th June, and the work was satisfactorily completed on 11th October.
Expenditure $19,221.56
106. Stanley Village-Two Latrines: This work consisted of the erection of two public flush latrines, with accommodation in each for twelve males and six females. Septic tanks were provided for the treatment of the sewage. A contract was let to The Chung Lee Construction Co. on 23rd September, and the work was satisfactorily completed on 25th December.
Expenditure $18,934.04
107. Tytam Village-Latrine:-Drawings were prepared and tenders obtained for a public flush latrine and septic tank, to provide accommodation for eight males and four females. It was decided, however, not to proceed with the work,
Expenditure Nil
GENERAL WORKS.
108. Roads: Consequent upon the erection of new buildings, kerbing and channelling operations were executed on twenty-six roads. Footpaths were paved, scavenging lanes surfaced with cement concrete, roadway surfaced with tarasmac, and any necessary alterations in levels or alignment were carried out.
The Battery Path steps were reconstructed so as to give better alignment to Queen's Road.
Expenditure $29,977.91