P.W.E. Hongkong.
Q 46
89. Quarters for Scavenging Coolies, Belchers Street.—The work is referred to in paragraph 91 of last year's Report.
The building contains accommodation for 144 coolies, 8 foremen and one head foreman and in addition contains garages for the housing of motor vans for the Sanitary Department. The accommodation is as follows:-
Basement—Four large and two small garages and two stores.
Ground floor—Bath room, latrines, stores, Head Foreman's room and Inspector's Office.
First and Second Floors—Each contains two large Dormitories, a Mess Room, two kitchens, two small latrines and two foremen's rooms.
The work proceeded satisfactorily during the year, and, by the end of it, the carcase of the building had been erected to nearly roof level.
1921 Estimates ... $120,000.00 | Total Estimates ... $135,000.00
Expenditure to 31/12/21 ... $45,533.68
1921 Expenditure ... $61,615.29
90. Fire Brigade Station.—This work was referred to in paragraph 92 of last year's Report. Several schemes were prepared and considered.
A Contract was let in November to Messrs. Po Yick & Co. for the piling and formation of foundations amounting to $133,240.00.
The commencement of the work was delayed until the beginning of December, pending the clearing of the site by the occupiers.
Drawings for the steel framework to accompany the Indents were prepared and forwarded to the Crown Agents for tenders.
1921 Estimates ... $100,000.00 | Total Estimates ... $100,000.00
1921 Expenditure ... Nil.
Expenditure to 31/12/21 ... Nil.
91. Married Quarters for Police, Caine Road. This work was referred to in paragraph 95 of last year's Report.
During the progress of the work, amendments to the Servants' Quarters were made so that Garden Lot No. 6 behind the quarters would be left intact.
Sketch plans were prepared to provide additional 3 flats by extending this block on the East side, but it was decided not to proceed with the work.
The erection of the building was continued in a satisfactory manner and was nearing completion towards the end of the year.
1921 Estimates ... $65,000.00 | Total Estimates ... $65,000.00
1921 Expenditure ... $62,312.86
Expenditure to 31/12/21 ... $62,312.86
P.W.E. Hongkong.
Q 46
89. Quarters for Scavenging Coolies, Belchers Street.—The work is referred to in paragraph 91 of last year's Report.
The building contains accommodation for 144 coolies, 8 fore- men and one head foreman and in addition contains garages for the housing of motor vans for the Sanitary Department The accommodation is as follows:-
Basement-Four large and two small garages and two
stores.
Ground floor---Bath room, latrines, stores, Head Fore-
man's room and Inspector's Office.
First and Second Floors-Each contains two large Dormitories, a Mess Room, two kitchens, two small latrines and two foremen's rooms.
The work proceeded satisfactorily during the year, and, by the end of it, the carcase of the building had been erected to nearly roof level.
1921 Estimates ...$120,000.00 | Total Estimates ...$135,000.00
Expenditure to 45,533.68 31/12/21
1921 Expenditure
61,615.29
90. Fire Brigade Station.-This work was referred to in paragraph 92 of last year's Report. Several schemes were pre- pared and considered.
A Contract was let in November to Messrs. Po Yick & Co. for the piling and formation of foundations amounting to $133.240.00.
The commencement of the work was delayed until the be- ginning of December, pending the clearing of the site by the
occupiers.
Drawings for the steel framework to accompany the Indents were prepared and forwarded to the Crown Agents for tenders. 1921 Estimates... $100,000.00 | Total Estimates
1921 Expenditure
Nil.
Expenditure to
31/12/21
.....
Nil.
91. Married Quarters for Police, Caine Road. This work was referred to in paragraph 95 of last year's Report.
During the progress of the work, amendments to the Servants" Quarters were made so that Garden Lot No. 6 behind the quarters would be left intact.
Sketch plans were prepared to provide additional 3 flats by extending this block on the East side, but it was decided not to proceed with the work.
The erection of the building was continued in a satisfactory manner and was nearing completion towards the end of the year. 1921 Estimates...... $65,000.00 | Total Estimates
1921 Expenditure... 62,312.86
Expenditure to
..$65,000.00
31/12/21 ................................... 62,312.86
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