P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 24
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :--
Substitution of granite setts for macadam or concrete,
sq. yds.
1,613
Substitution of 2" asphaltum laid on cement concrete bed for macadam,
7,187
Substitution of asphaltum carpeting laid on macadam for ordinary macadam,
4,018
240
Tarring and sanding,
39,650
10,772
Resurfacing worn-out concrete footways with asphaltic sand carpeting,
2" granolithic paving slabs laid in footways,
Approx-
46. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges outside City, Improvements to Roads and Bridges outside City. imate Mileage, 60.-The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
Further extensive improvements were undertaken on the Pokfulam Road between the junction of Victoria Road and the No. 10 Bridge.
The following are particulars of the improved surfacing introduced on a number of roads in addition to those mentioned in previous reports
Tarring and sanding,
...
2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in footways,
Substitution of asphaltum carpeting for lime and cement concrete,
sq. yds.
70,530
1,140
500
47. Maintenance of Telephones including all Cables.—The lines and instruments were maintained in good order.
Several diversions of the telephone lines had to be made on account of road improvements and alteration to buildings.
Eight additional telephones to Government Buildings were installed, seven of which were connected to the Central Police Station exchange and the other to the New Government Offices exchange.
Electric bell services and alarms were installed in the following buildings:
(a.) Victoria Gaol.
(b.) No. 8 Police Station.
(c) Harbour View (Quarters for Police).
The under mentioned new buildings were wired throughout for electric light, bells and fans
(a.) Leighton Hill Quarters (2 Blocks).
(b) Happy Valley Quarters (2 Blocks).
P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 24
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :--
Substitution of granite setts for macadam or
concrete,
sy. yds.
1,613
Substitution of 2" asphaltum laid on cement
concrete bed for macadam,
7,187
Substitution of asphaltum carpeting laid on
macadam for ordinary macadam,
4,018
240
Tarring and sanding,
39,650
10,772
Resurfacing worn-out concrete footways with,
asphaltic sand carpeting,
2" granolithic paving slabs laid in footways,
Approx-
46. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges outside City, Improvements to Roads and Bridges outside City. imate Mileage, 60.-The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
Further extensive improvements were undertaken on the Pokfulam Road between the junction of Victoria Road and the No. 10 Bridge.
The following are particulars of the improved surfacing intro- duced on a number of roads in addition to those mentioned in previous reports
Tarring and sanding,
...
2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in footways, Substitution of asphaltum carpeting for lime
and cement concrete,
sq. yds. 70,530 1,140
500
47. Maintenance of Telephones including all Cables.—The lines and instruments were maintained in good order.
Several diversions of the telephone lines had to be made on account of road improvements and alteration to buildings.
Eight additional telephones to Government Buildings were installed, seven of which were connected to the Central Police Station exchange and, the other to the New Government Offices exchange.
Electric bell services and alarms were installed in the follow- ing buildings:
(a.) Victoria Gaol.
(b.) No. 8 Police Station.
(c) Harbour View (Quarters for Police).
The under mentioned new buildings were wired throughout for electric light, bells and fans
(a.) Leighton Hill Quarters ( 2 Blocks). (b) Happy Valley Quarters (2 Blocks).
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