B. O. Work.
Q 12
respect of permission to erect matsheds on Crown land in connection with religious festivals.
25. Resumptions for Scavenging Lanes, &c.—A statement of the work done will be found under the heading "Public Works Extraordinary" (paragraphs 109, 122 and 132).
26. Private Streets.—Re-surfacing and other repairs under the provisions of Section 186 of the Buildings Ordinance were carried out by this Department at the cost of the frontagers in thirty-three streets.
27. Improvements, &c., of Public Streets.—The policy of requiring houses, when undergoing reconstruction, to be built at a higher level where necessary in order to provide for the future raising of certain low-lying areas in Hongkong and Kowloon has been continued. In some cases, arrangements are made with owners whereby the ground floors of their houses are retained at their former levels upon their giving an undertaking to raise such floors when the raising of the street is carried out.
In the case of some streets, steps have been taken towards effecting improvements in the building lines whilst in others schemes for widening have been decided upon. These proposals are being carried into effect as opportunity arises. In addition to the schemes of this nature referred to in previous years' Reports, the widening and improvement of the following roads has been undertaken: Caine Road, Bonham Road, Conduit Road, Kennedy Road and Shaukiwan Road.
The schemes for widening Wanchai Road and Queen's Road East have been proceeded with and, in the case of several premises, the widening scheme is being put into effect.
28. Footways.—Attention has been given to footways under balconies and verandahs, notices having been served upon owners to repair such footways.
29. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages.—A considerable amount of minor damage was caused by rainstorms in July and August. The damage caused to property by typhoons was very slight.
30. Landslips.—Following severe rainstorms early in July, a landslip occurred from the cutting below Findlay Path which had been increased in carrying out the improvements of the upper section of the Peak Tramway. As a result, the tramway service was wholly suspended for one day and, for about four weeks, the cars were not able to make the full journey.
There were a few other landslips of a minor nature, none of which call for special comment.
31. Collapses.—The following collapses occurred:
A portion of the 3rd floor of No. 44, Queen's Road West, fell, causing the death of one person.
A portion of the 1st floor of No. 16, Kremer Street, gave way, causing the death of one person.
B. O. Work.
Q 12
respect of permission to erect matsheds on Crown land in connection with religious festivals.
25. Resumptions for Scavenging Lanes, &c.—A statement of the work done will be found under the heading "Public Works Extraordinary" (paragraphs 109, 122 and 132).
26. Private Streets.-Re-surfacing and other repairs under the provisions of Section 186 of the Buildings Ordinance were car- ried out by this Department at the cost of the frontagers in thirty- three streets.
27. Improvements, &c., of Public Streets.-The policy of re- quiring houses, when undergoing reconstruction, to be built at a higher level where necessary in order to provide for the future raising of certain low-lying areas in Hongkong and Kowloon has been continued. In some cases, arrangements are made with owners whereby the ground floors of their houses are retained at their former levels upon their giving an undertaking to raise such floors when the raising of the street is carried out.
In the case of some streets, steps have been taken towards effect- ing improvements in the building lines whilst in others schemes for widening have been decided upon. These proposals are being carried into effect as opportunity arises. In addition to the schemes of this nature referred to in previous years' Reports, the widening and improvement of the following roads has been undertaken :- Caine Road, Bonham Road, Conduit Road, Kennedy Road and Shaukiwan Road.
The schemes for widening Wanchai Road and Queen's Road East have been proceeded with and, in the case of several premises, the widening scheme is being put into effect.
28. Footways.-Attention has been given to footways under balconies and verandahs, notices having been served upon owners to repair such footways.
29. Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages.-—A considerable amount of minor damage was caused by rainstorms in July and August. The damage caused to property by typhoons was very slight.
30. Landslips.--Following severe rainstorms early in July, a landslip occurred from the cutting below Findlay Path which had been increased in carrying out the improvements of the upper sec- tion of the Peak Tramway. As a result, the tramway service was wholly suspended for one day and, for about four weeks, the cars were not able to make the full journey.
There were a few other landslips of a minor nature, none of which call for special comment.
31. Collapses.-The following collapses occurred :—
A portion of the 3rd floor of No. 44, Queen's Road West,
fell, causing the death of one person.
A portion of the 1st floor of No. 16, Kremer Street, gave
way, causing the death of one person.
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