P.W.E. Hongkong.
Q 56
127. Miscellaneous Waterworks :-
(1.) Mount Gough Main,-This work consisted of lifting and relaying the main from Mount Gough Service Reservoir to Barker Road. This was necessitated by the building of the new Government Quarters on Severn Road.
(2.) Special Repairs to West Point Filter Beds,--This work consisted of the reconstruction of Beds Nos. 1 and 2 on modern lines thereby increasing their efficiency.
(3.) Temporary Supply to Magazine Gap Road,~This supply was for the new Telegraph Company's houses, but, as building operations were not commenced, the scheme was not proceeded with. The expenditure incurred was for repairing a Cast Iron Tank to be used in the scheme.
(4.) Relaying Bowen Road Filter Bed No. 1 with bricks and tiles,-The foundation of this Bed was altered from broken stone to perforated tiles supported by vitrified bricks thereby increasing the efficiency of the Bed.
(5.) Extensions to Mains,-The 4" main in Chancery Lane was extended and a Fire Hydrant was installed.
(6.) Leighton Hill Quarters,-A supply was laid to these quarters.
P.W.E. Kowloon.
128. Quarters for Subordinate Officers, (2nd Block).—These quarters were completed and occupied towards the end of 1919 and were fully described in the report for that year. A few minor details were executed and the final account and retention money were paid early in 1920.
1920 Estimates, $ 15,000.00 Total Estimates, 104,000.00 Expenditure to 31/12/20, 111,335.79 1920 Expenditure, 5,476.48129. Fire Station, Tsimshatsui.-A Contract was signed with Messrs. Yee Shun Hen Kee on the 27th October, 1919, for $13,006.61 excluding certain stores and fittings supplied by Government and the Contract for the supply and erection of steelwork which was let separately to Messrs. Bailey & Co. for $1,350.00.
Whilst the work was in progress, it was decided to increase the accommodation originally provided in order to include housing accommodation for the Station Officer,
P.W.E. Hongkong.
Q 56
127. Miscellaneous Waterworks :-
(1.) Mount Gough Main,-This work consisted of lifting and relaying the main from Mount Gough Service Reservoir to Barker Road. This was necessitated by the building of the new Government Quarters on Severn Road.
(2.) Special Repairs to West Point Filter Beds,--This work consisted of the reconstruction of Beds Nos. 1 and 2 on modern lines thereby increasing their efficiency.
(3.) Temporary Supply to Magazine Gap Road,~This supply was for the new Telegraph Company's houses, but, as building operations were not com- menced, the scheme was not proceeded with. The expenditure incurred was for repairing a Cast Iron Tank to be used in the scheme.
(4.)
Relaying Bowen Road Filter Bed No. 1 with bricks and tiles,-The foundation of this Bed was altered from broken stone to perforated tiles supported by vitrified bricks thereby increasing the efficiency of the Bed.
(5.) Extensions to Mains,-The 4" main in Chancery Lane was extended and a Fire Hydrant was installed.
(6.) Leighton Hill Quarters,-A supply was laid to
these quarters.
P.W.E. KOWLOON.
128. Quarters for Subordinate Officers, (2nd Block).—These quarters were completed and occupied towards the end of 1919 and were fully described in the report for that year. A few minor details were executed and the final account and retention money were paid early in 1920.
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1920 Estimates, ... $ 15,000.00 Total Estimates,... 104,000.00
Expenditure to 31/12/20,.
1920 Expenditure,...
5,476.48
111,335.79
129. Fire Station, Tsimshatsui.-A Contract was signed with Messrs. Yee Shun Hen Kee on the 27th October, 1919, for $13,006.61 excluding certain stores and fittings supplied by Government and the Contract for the supply and erection of steel- work which was let separately to Messrs. Bailey & Co. for $1,350.00.
Whilst the work was in progress, it was decided to increase the accommodation orginally provided in order to include housing accommodation for the Station Officer,
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