Q 51
P.W.R. New Territories.
89. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages.—Mainland and Islands in Northern District.—The matsheds occupied by the Police at Sha-tin were damaged by stormy weather, necessitating considerable repairs.
The heavy rains of October, when 9.42 inches fell in 3 days, did considerable damage to the Shatin Gap, Ngau Chi Wan and Tai Po Roads and also to the branch road leading to Lok Ma Chau Police Station. The pitching protecting the banks at the Tai Wo Shi bridge was damaged during some heavy rains and had to be repaired and strengthened.
A portion of the walling surrounding the Segregation Camp at Lai Chi Kok collapsed and was rebuilt.
The channel for conveying water to the filter beds at Lai Chi Kok was partially undermined and had to be made good.
90. Maintenance of Water Works, Lai Chi Kok.—Water Boat Supply. The total quantity of water supplied during the year amounted to 81.51 million gallons or about 223,000 gallons per day. Details are given in Annexe J.
There were 12 meters in use.
91. Water Account.—Meters were examined and repaired during the year in 24 instances, the repairs in several cases being of a very special nature and entailing considerable expenditure.
The expenditure under the vote was as follows:—
Repairs to meters, $449.53 Meter Boxes, 2.70 Miscellaneous, 8.33 Total, $460.56PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.
P.W.E. HONGKONG.
92. New Magistracy. The Courts were occupied on the 26th April, the remainder of the building having been brought into use at an earlier date. All liabilities were discharged before the close of the year.
A full description of the building was given in last year's Report.
1915 Estimates, $12,000.00 Total Estimates, $111,000.00 1915 Sup. Vote, 7,750.00 $19,750.00 1915 Expenditure, 19,690.61 Expenditure to 31/12/15, 115,762.63Q 51
P.W.R. New Territories.
89. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages,—Mainland and Islands in Northern District.—The matsheds occupied by the Police at Sha- tin were damaged by stormy weather, necessitating considerable repairs.
The heavy rains of October, when 9:42 inches fell in 3 days. did considerable damage to the Shatin Gap, Ngau Chi Wan and Tai Po Roads and also to the branch road leading to Lok Ma Chau Police Station. The pitching protecting the banks at the Tai Wo Shi bridge was damaged during some heavy rains and had to be repaired and strengthened.
A portion of the walling surrounding the Segregation Camp at Lai Chi Kok collapsed and was rebuilt.
The channel for conveying water to the filter beds at Lai Chi Kok was partially undermined and had to be made good.
90. Maintenance of Water Works, Lai Chi Kok,-Water Boat Supply. The total qnantity of water supplied during the year amounted to 81'51 million gallons or about 223,000 gallons per day. Details are given in Annexe J.
There were 12 meters in use.
91. Water Account.-Meters were examined and repaired dur- ing the year in 24 instances, the repairs in several cases being of a very special nature and entailing considerable expenditure.
The expenditure under the vote was as follows:—
Repairs to meters,
Meter Boxes,...
Miscellaneous,
Total,
$449.53
2.70
8.33
$460.56
PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY.
P.W.E. HONGKONG.
92. New Magistracy. The Courts were occupied on the 26th April, the remainder of the building having been brought into use at an earlier date. All liabilities were discharged before the close of the year.
A full description of the building was given in last year's Report.
1915 Estimates,
1915 Sup. Vote,
.$12,000.00 Total Estimates, $111,000,00
7,750.00
$19,750.00
1915 Expenditure,... 19,690.61
Expenditure to
31 12/15....
115.762.63
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