Q 81
P.W.E. New Territories.
The scheme includes the construction of an earth embankment (protected on the outer slope from sea action by building debris) projected in a South-Easterly direction for a distance of approximately 235 lineal yards from the road leading to Lai Chi Kok and thence in an Easterly direction for a distance of approximately 175 lineal yards, thus forming a camber within which dumping of refuse and earth covering can be carried on simultaneously.
The Contract for the construction of the embankment and the supply of second-hand Decauville Wagons, rails and sleepers was awarded to Messrs. Him Tai whose tender amounted to $25,365.00. The Contract documents being signed on the 4th of May, 1921.
By the end of the year, 19,136 cubic yards of earth material and 7,930 cubic yards of building debris (measured in embankment) had been deposited representing 35 per centum of the estimated total quantity required.
1921 Estimates. $40,000.00 | Total Estimates,
Expenditure to
1921 Expenditure,... 4,550.49 | 31/12/21,
..$4,550.49
169. Construction of Water Boat Dock at Laichikok,—This dock has been designed to provide suitable and permanent accommodation for the Water Boats supplying the shipping with water.
This service is at present, and has for some years past been, carried on in a temporary manner at the West of Ñ.K.M.L. No. 2 Lai Chi Kok, but the rapid development of this district and the increasing demands of the shipping has rendered the provision of a dock equipped with an efficient and up-to-date supply installation a matter of urgency.
It was therefore decided to utilize the outer portion of a large nullah which will be required for the discharge of the waters of the valley, East of Lai Chi Kok in which the existing Kowloon Reservoir is situated, as a Dock for the Waterboats, thus causing the least possible amount of interference with the development of the Reclamation Scheme which will ultimately extend from Lai Chi Kok to Shamshuipo.
The works include the construction of a dock and water-cushion 600 feet long by 100 feet wide providing a depth of 12 feet of water at L.W.L.O.S.T., a nullah 320 feet long by 42 feet wide, a reinforced concrete bridge 50 feet long over the nullah and on which attendants' quarters will be erected, the provision of a regular system of supply pipes and meters along each side of the dock and miscellaneous contingent works.
Owing to pressure of other work, it was not found possible to complete the necessary surveys and the preparation of Contract plans and documents for the construction of the dock, nullah and reinforced concrete bridge, until December.
Q 81
P.W.E. New Territories.
The scheme includes the construction of an earth einbaukment (protected on the outer slope from sea action by building debris) projected in a South-Easterly direction for a distance of appro- ximately 235 lineal yards from the road leading to Lai Chi Kok and thence in an Easterly direction for a distance of approximately 175 lineal yards, thus forming a camber within which dumping of refuse and earth covering can be carried on simultaneously.
The Contract for the construction of the embankment and the supply of second-hand Decauville Wagons, rails and sleepers was awarded to Messrs. Him Tai whose tender amounted to $25,365.00. The Contract documents being signed on the 4th of May, 1921.
By the end of the year, 19,136 cubic yards of earth material and 7,930 cubic yards of building debris (measured in embank- ment) had been deposited representing 35 per centum of the estimated total quantity required.
1921 Estimates. $40,000.00 | Total Estimates,
Expenditure to
1921 Expenditure,... 4,550.49 | 31/12,21,
..$4,550.49
169. Construction of Water Boat Dock at Laichikok,—This dock has been designed to provide suitable and permanent accom- modation for the Water Boats supplying the shipping with water.
This service is at present, and has for some years past been, carried on in a temporary manner at the West of Ñ.K.M.L. No. 2 Lai Chi Kok, but the rapid development of this district and the increasing demands of the shipping has rendered the provision of a dock equipped with an efficient and up-to-date supply installa- tion a matter of urgency.
It was therefore decided to utilize the outer portion of a large nullah which will be required for the discharge of the waters of the valley, East of Lai Chi Kok in which the existing Kowloon Reservoir is situated, as a Dock for the Waterboats, thus causing the least possible amount of interference with the development of the Reclaination Scheme which will ultimately extend from Lai Chi Kok to Shamshuipo.
The works include the construction of a dock and water- cushion 600 feet long by 100 feet wide providing a depth of 12 feet of water at L.W.L.O.S.T., a nullah 320 feet long by 42 feet wide, a reinforced concrete bridge 50 feet long over the nullah and on which attendants' quarters will be erected, the provision of a regular system of supply pipes and meters along each side of the dock and miscellaneous contingent works.
Owing to pressure of other work, it was not found possible to complete the necessary surveys and the preparation of Contract plans and documents for the construction of the dock, nullah and reinforced concrete bridge, until December.
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