P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 50
60. Maintenance of Waterworks, Aberdeen.—A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 25.25 million gallons, including 4.64 million gallons supplied through the water boat station, as compared with a total consumption of 21.66 million gallons and a water boat supply of 5.29 million gallons during 1921. The average consumption throughout the year amounted to 69,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Annexe G.
There were 8 meters in use at the close of the year.
61. Water Account (Meters, &c).—The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1,374. A systematic overhaul of all meters is now being carried out.
The following is a statement of expenditure under the vote:-
New meters (difference in value between issues and receipts), $6,720.96 Repairs to meters (Labour), 7,075.43 Repairs to meters (Materials), 3,353.68 Meter Boxes, &c., 221.37 Total, $17,370.96P.W.R. KOWLOON.
62. Maintenance of Buildings.—The buildings generally were kept in a good state of repair, a number of them being renovated throughout in accordance with the recurring programme. The expenditure amounted to $21,548.75.
63. Improvements to Buildings.—The principal improvements to buildings carried out under this heading comprised extensions to Killing-rooms at the Hunghom Market, fixing iron grilles over entrance doors to Slaughter Houses at Ma Tau Kok, installing baths and lavatory basins and improving kitchen accommodation at Shamshuipo Police Station.
Numerous other improvements of a smaller nature were carried out in various buildings. The total expenditure under the vote being $2,835.95.
64. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges.
Improvements to Roads and Bridges
Approximate mileage
29. The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year:--
Tarring and sanding, 31,450 sq. yds. 2" granolithic pathing slabs laid in footways.... 1,94365. Maintenance of Telephones.—The lines and instruments were maintained in good order.
P.W.R. Hongkong.
Q 50
60. Maintenance of Waterworks, Aberdeen.—A satisfactory supply of water was maintained throughout the year, the total consumption being 25.25 million gallons, including 464 million gallons supplied through the water boat station, as compared with a total consumption of 21.66 million gallons and a water boat supply of 5.29 million gallons during 1921. The average consumption throughout the year amounted to 69,000 gallons per day.
Details of the consumption are given in Aunexe G.
There were 8 meters in use at the close of the year.
61. Water Account (Meters, &c).—The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 1.374. A systematic overhaul of all meters is now being carried out.
The following is a statement of expenditure under the vote:-
New meters (difference in value between
issues and receipts),
Repairs to meters (Labour), ..
Repairs to meters (Materials), Meter Boxes, &c.,
Total,
...
$6,720.96
7,075.43
3.353.68
221.37
.$ 17,370.96
P.W.R. KOWLOON.
62. Maintenance of Buildings.-The buildings generally were kept in a good state of repair, a number of them being renovated throughout in accordance with the recurring programme. The expenditure amounted to $21,548.75.
63. Improvements to Buildings.-The principal improvements to buildings carried out under this heading comprised extensions to Killing-rooms at the Hunghom Market, fixing iron grilles over entrance doors to Slaughter Houses at Ma Tau Kok, installing baths and lavatory basins and improving kitchen accommodation at Shamshuipo Police Station.
Numerous other improvements of a smaller nature were carried out in various buildings. The total expenditure under the vote being $2,835.95.
64. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges.
Improvements to Roads and Bridges
Approximate mileage
29. The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :--
Tarring and sanding,
2" granolithic pathing slabs laid in footways....
sq. yds.
31,450
1,943
65. Maintenance of Telephones.—The lines and instruments were maintained in good order.
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