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Constructing retaining wall to protect the bank of
Repairing pathways between the Recorders and
Tytam Reservoir,
Rain Gauge, Tytam,
Cleaning Tytam Tunnel,
Repairing Wongneichong dry weather flow channel
along catchwater,
Repairing service to Watchman's Bungalow and making pathway to Fish Pond, Tytam,
$3,428.84
1,658.31 779.95
684.51
246.06
63. Maintenance of Kowloon Waterworks.-The construction of the storage reservoir was finally completed on the 1st December, thus completing the gravitation scheme which was begun in 1902.
The total quantity of water supplied amounted to 287,758,000 gallons which gives a daily consumption of 788,000 gallons or, taking an estimated population of 92,500, say 8.5 gallons per head per day. Details are given in Annexe F
The supply was constant throughout the year and the analyses made by the Government Analyst and examinations by the Bacteriologist gave satisfactory results.
The various buildings were maintained in good repair.
There were 374 meters in use at the end of the year, an increase of 28 over 1909.
Private services were constructed, altered or repaired in 81 instances and 3 building supplies were laid on.
64. Maintenance of Aberdeen and Shaukiwan Waterworks.-A satisfactory supply was maintained throughout the year at Aberdeen but at Shaukiwan intermittent supply had to be resorted to from the latter part of April until the beginning of June when the drought was terminated by a heavy rainstorm. Arrangements were made to supplement the supply by conveying water in water boats and pumping it into the distribution mains and 54,800 gallons were so imported before the rains began.
The total consumption at Aberdeen amounted to 7,872,000 gallons and at Shaukiwan to 23,123,000 gallons or about 21,000 and 63,000 gallons per day respectively. Details are given in Annexes G and H.
The supply to Sai Wan Battery, which is included in the Shaukiwan returns, amounted to 1,844,000 gallons for the year.
There were 4 meters in use at Aberdeen and 6 at Shaukiwan.
65. Maintenance of Lai Chi Kok Waterworks: Water-Boat Supply. The total quantity of water supplied during the year amounted to 79,805,000 or about 219,000 gallons per day. Details are given in Annexe J.
There were 13 meters in use or the same number as in 1909.
68. Water Account.-The fixing of meters to properties not supplied by the Rider Mains was continued and at the end of the year the work still remained incomplete.
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Constructing retaining wall to protect the bank of
Repairing pathways between the Recorders and
Tytam Reservoir,
Rain Gauge, Tytam,
Cleaning Tytam Tunnel,
Repairing Wongneichong dry weather flow channel
along catchwater,
Repairing service to Watchman's Bungalow and making pathway to Fish Pond, Tytam,
$3.428.84
1.658.31 779.95
684.51
246.06
63. Maintenance of Kowloon Waterworks.-The construction of the storage reservoir was finally completed on the 1st December, thus completing the gravitation scheme which was begun in 1902.
The total quantity of water supplied amounted to 287,758,000 gallons which gives a daily consumption of 788,000 gallons or, taking an estimated population of 92,500, say 85 gallons per head per day. Details are given in Annexe F
The supply was constant throughout the year and the analyses made by the Government Analyst and examinations by the Bac- teriologist gave satisfactory results.
The various buildings were maintained in good repair.
There were 374 meters in use at the end of the year, an increase of 28 over 1909.
Private services were constructed, altered or repaired in 81 instances and 3 building supplies were laid on.
64. Maintenance of Aberdeen and Shaukiwan Waterworks.-A satisfactory supply was maintained throughout the year at Aberdeen but at Shaukiwan intermittent supply had to be resorted to from the latter part of April until the beginning of June when the drought was terminated by a heavy rainstorm. Arrangements were made to supplement the supply by conveying water in water boats and pump- ing it into the distribution mains and 54,800 gallons were so im- ported before the rains began.
The total consumption at Aberdeen amounted to 7,872,000 gal- lons and at Shaukiwan to 23,123,000 gallons or about 21,000 and 63,000 gallons per day respectively Details are given in Annexes G and H.
The supply to Sai Wan Battery, which is included in the Shau- kiwan returns, amounted to 1,844,000 gallons for the year.
There were 4 meters in use at Aberdeen and 6 at Shaukiwan.
05. Maintenance of Lai Chi Kok Waterworks: Water-Boat Supply The total quantity of water supplied during the year amounted to 79,805,000 or about 219,000 gallons per day. Details are given in Annexe J.
There were 13 meters in use or the same number as in 1909.
68. Water Account.-The fixing of meters to properties not supplied by the Rider Mains was continued and at the end of the year the work still remained incomplete.
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