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part of their open space, subject to the condition that no compensation is payable in respect of such lanes.
1921 Estimates,..
1921 Sup. Vote,.
1921 Expenditure,
(1.) Properties resumed :—
$100,000.00
160,000.00
$260,000.00
195,848.47
Particulars of the various resumptions effected during the year and charged to this vote will be found in paragraphs 8, 14 & 41 of this Report.
In addition to the amount comprised in the above, certain minor payments were made, the principal one being the sum of $5,646.80 representing interest at the rate of 8% on $70,588.00 (the value of the Fire Station Site) paid to Sir Robert Ho Tung who was granted this site in part exchange for R.B.L. 76, but who is not yet allowed to occupy these premises.
(2.) Scavenging Lanes provided on payment of compensation : There is nothing to report under this heading.
(3.) Scavenging Lanes provided by owners but not surrendered to Government.—10 areas, aggregating 4,284 sq. ft. in the rear of various premises, were provided during the year.
(4.) Scavenging Lanes to be provided by owners when an opportunity occurs of gaining access to them from the adjoining streets, 12 areas, aggregating 1,178 sq. ft., were arranged for.
(5.) Scavenging Lanes provided by owners and surrendered to Government free of cost.—There is nothing to report under this heading.
122. Eastern District Filter Beds, &c.—Cross Sections of the ground were taken and Contract Drawings were prepared. The Specification and Bills of Quantities were in the hands of the Printers before the end of the year.
Five additional trial pits were sunk on the site of the Filter Beds and Service Reservoir to ascertain the nature of the foundations to be expected.
1921 Estimates, $80,000.00 | Total Estimates,...$
1921 Expenditure,
197.77
Expenditure to 31/12/21.
32,063.47
123. Additional Rising Main to the Peak.—This work was commenced in January and was completed and the new main in use early in September.
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part of their open space, subject to the condition that no compensation is payable in respect of such lanes.
1921 Estimates,..
1921 Sup. Vote,.
1921 Expenditure,
(1.) Properties resumed :—-
.$100,000.00
160,000.00
$260.000.00
195,848.47
Particulars of the various resumptions effected during the year and charged to this vote will be found in paragraphs 8,14 & 41 of this Report.
In addition to the amount comprised in the above, certain minor payments were made, the principal one being the sum of $5,646.80 representing interest at the rate of 8% on $70,588.00 (the value of the Fire Station Site) paid to Sir Robert Ho Tung who was granted this site in part exchange for R.B.L. 76, but who is not yet allowed to occupy these premises.
2.) Scavenging Lanes provided on payment of compensation : There is nothing to report under this heading.
(3.) Scavenging Lanes provided by owners but not surrendered to Government.—10 areas, aggregating 4,284 sq. ft. in the rear of various premises, were provided during the year.
(4.) Scavenging Lanes to be provided by owners when an opport- unity orcurs of gaining access to them from the adjoining streets, 12 areas, aggregating 1,178 sq. ft., were arranged for.
(5.) Scavenging Lanes provided by owners and surrendered to Goveṛument free of cost.-There is nothing to report under this heading.
122. Eastern District Filter Beds, &c.—Cross Sections of the ground were taken and Contract Drawings were prepared. The Specification and Bills of Quantities were in the hands of the Printers before the end of the year.
Five additional trial pits were sunk on the site of the Filter Beds and Service Reservoir to ascertain the nature of the foundations to be expected.
1921. Estimates,. .$ 80,000.00 | Total Estimates,...S
1921 Expenditure,
197.77
Expenditure to
31/12/21.
32,063.47
123. Additional Rising Main to the Peak. -This work was commenced in January and was completed and the new main in use early in September.
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