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Clock Tower above the level of the third floor, which had been constructed of brickwork in cement mortar, were taken down and rebuilt of granite in cement mortar as it was found that the brickwork would be subject to too great a pressure during typhoons. In consequence of the expense involved in the completion of the Clock Tower—estimated at $70,000, including the provision of the clock, bells, etc.—it was decided not to construct it higher than was necessary in order to finish off the roof of the main building and its construction was accordingly stopped about 2 feet above the level of the ridge, the top storey being adapted for use as a strong-room.
Asphalting to flat roofs was nearing completion at the close of the year.
The whole of the roof trusses, purlins, rafters, etc., were fixed and the tiling of the roofs was practically completed at the close of the year.
The casing of all iron girders and columns in concrete as a protection in case of fire was carried out during the year.
The steel framing for the glazed roofs in the Emigration Yard and for the skylight over the Sorting Hall was practically all fixed and the bedding of the pavement lights for lighting the basement was begun.
The ceilings and floors of most of the rooms throughout the building and many of the doors, casements, mantelpieces, etc., were fixed. The timberwork of the main staircase and lifts and the construction of the counters in the Postal Hall were well advanced at the close of the year.
The tiling of the walls and floors of corridors, postal hall, sorting hall, etc., was well advanced and the plastering was nearly completed throughout the building.
Towards the close of the year, a start was made with the setting of the kerbs and the laying of the granite paving of the footpaths on all three sides adjoining the public streets.
The laying of the drains and the fixing of the sanitary fittings were well advanced.
Various alterations were carried out on the ground floor and basement to provide accommodation for box-holders, mail carts and other postal arrangements.
The average number of masons employed daily on the site was 56.
72. Post Office—Lighting and Lifts.--Contracts were entered into with the Hongkong Electric Co. for the necessary wiring and casing, and for the erection of the electric light fittings and of one mail and two passenger lifts with motors, etc. Good progress was made with the work.
1910 Estimates, $230,000.00 Total Estimates, $930,000.00 1910 Expenditure, 171,100.87 Expenditure to 31/12/10....... $844,851.91Page 28
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Clock Tower above the level of the third floor, which had been con- structed of brickwork in cement mortar, were taken down and re- built of granite in cement mortar as it was found that the brickwork would be subject to too great a pressure during typhoons. In con- sequence of the expense involved in the completion of the Clock Tower-estimated at $70,000, including the provision of the clock, bells, etc.-it was decided not to construct it higher than was ne- cessary in order to finish off the roof of the main building and its construction was accordingly stopped about 2 feet above the level of the ridge, the top storey being adapted for use as a strong-room.
Asphalting to flat roofs was nearing completion at the close of the year.
The whole of the roof trusses, purlins, rafters, etc., were fixed and the tiling of the roofs was practically completed at the close of the year.
The casing of all iron girders and columns in concrete as a pro- tection in case of fire was carried out during the year.
The steel framing for the glazed roofs in the Emigration Yard and for the skylight over the Sorting Hall was practically all fixed and the bedding of the pavement lights for lighting the basement was begun.
The ceilings and floors of most of the rooms throughout the building and many of the doors, casements, mantelpieces, etc., were fixed. The timberwork of the main staircase and lifts and the con- struction of the counters in the Postal Hall were well advanced at the close of the year.
The tiling of the walls and floors of corridors, postal hall, sorting hall, etc., was well advanced and the plastering was nearly completed throughout the building.
Towards the close of the year, a start was made with the setting of the kerbs and the laying of the granite paving of the footpaths on all three sides adjoining the public streets.
The laying of the drains and the fixing of the sanitary fittings were well advanced.
Various alterations were carried out on the ground floor and basement to provide accommodation for box-holders, mail carts and other postal arrangements.
The average number of masons employed daily on the site was 56.
72. Post Office—Lighting and Lifts.--Contracts were entered into with the Hongkong Electric Co. for the necessary wiring and casing, and for the erection of the electric light fittings and of one mail and two passenger lifts with motors, etc. Good progress was made with the work.
1910 Estimates,
$230,000.00 Total Estimates, $930,000.00 1910 Expenditure, 171,100.87 | Expenditure to
31/12/10....... $844,851.91
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