P 57
Item (i). This work was described in last year's report. In connection with the laying of this main, the raising of a retaining wall to enable a diversion of Caine Road past the site of old No. 2 Tank to be carried out was undertaken as it resulted in curtailing the length of the main and in eliminating some considerable bends.
Item (ii). In consequence of the transfer of Messrs. A. N. Watson & Co.'s Aerated Water Factory to a site at North Point and recent extensions of the distribution system to Tai Hang Village, etc., it was considered advisable to substitute a 6" main for the old 4" and 3" in the Shaukiwan Road. The pipes only arrived in time to admit of their being issued and delivered on the work.
Item (iii). Great trouble having been experienced in connection with leaks in the main to Sywan Battery, which was laid in 1905 by arrangement with the Military Authorities, it was decided to lower the main into a deeper trench where it would be less susceptible to the passage of heavy guns over the road and to the effects of temperature.
Item (iv). Tai Hang Village has hitherto been supplied from the Mint Dam, the water from which is unfiltered, and it was deemed advisable to substitute a supply of filtered water from the City mains. The work consisted of laying a 4" main from near Inland Lot 1513 (Shaukiwan Road) to the village and connecting it to the public fountains. Fire hydrants were also provided.
Item (v). The extension referred to was principally for the purpose of affording a supply of water to the new Kwong Wah Hospital.
Item (vi). This extension was necessary to complete the system of mains and to ensure a proper supply for fire extinction and other purposes.
Item (vii). The work referred to was necessary to improve the supply of water to properties in Connaught Road West.
Item (viii). The levels and alignment of Gascoigne and Chatham Roads having been altered in connection with the construction of the railway, it was necessary to divert the water mains. They were laid at the toe of the embankments carrying the new roads. The cost of the work is chargeable to Railway funds.
Item (ix). In connection with the proposed low-level impounding reservoir in the Tytan Valley, it was considered advisable to investigate the suitability of a site for a dam near Tytam Tuk Village. The prickings referred to were carried out with this object.
1910 Estimates, 1910 Expenditure,
$28,000.00 21,333.81
A sum of $500 paid by the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation for the removal of a cast-iron water tank from Rural Building Lot 133, which was bought by them in August, has been deducted from the actual expenditure in the figures given in Annexe
P 57
Item (i). This work was described in last year's report. In connection with the laying of this main, the raising of a retaining wall to enable a diversion of Caine Road past the site of old No. 2 Tank to be carried out was undertaken as it resulted in curtailing the length of the main and in eliminating some considerable bends.
Item (ii). In consequence of the transfer of Messrs. A. N Watson & Co.'s Aerated Water Factory to a site at North Point and recent extensions of the distribution system to Tai Hang Village. etc., it was considered advisable to substitute a 6" main for the old 4" and 3" in the Shaukiwan Road. The pipes only arrived in time to admit of their being issued and delivered on the work.
Item (iii). Great trouble having been experienced in connection with leaks in the main to Sywan Battery, which was laid in 1905 by arrangement with the Military Authorities, it was decided to lower the main into a deeper trench where it would be less susceptible to the passage of heavy guns over the road and to the effects of temperature.
Item (iv). Tai Hang Village has hitherto been supplied from the Mint Dam, the water from which is unfiltered, and it was deemed advisable to substitute a supply of filtered water from the City mains. The work consisted of laying a 4" main from near Inland Lot 1513 (Shaukiwan Road) to the village and connecting it to the public fountains. Fire hydrants were also provided.
Item (v). The extension referred to was principally for the pur- pose of affording a supply of water to the new Kwong Wah Hospital.
Item (vi). This extension was necessary to complete the system of mains and to ensure a proper supply for fire extinction and other purposes.
Item (vii). The work referred to was necessary to improve the supply of water to properties in Connaught Road West.
Item (viii). The levels and alignment of Gascoigne and Chat- ham Roads having been altered in connection with the construction of the railway, it was necessary to divert the water mains. They were laid at the toe of the embankments carrying the new roads. The cost of the work is chargeable to Railway funds.
Item (ix). In connection with the proposed low-level impound- ing reservoir in the Tytan Valley, it was considered advisable to investigate the suitability of a site for a dam near Tytam Tuk Village. The prickings referred to were carried out with this object.
1910 Estimates, 1910 Expenditure,
$28,000.00 21,333.81
A sum of $500 paid by the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation for the removal of a cast-iron water tank from Rural Building Lot 133, which was bought by them in August, has been deducted from the actual expenditure in the figures given in Annexe
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