Q 53
P.W.R. Kowloon.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst and the examinations made by the Bacteriologist were satisfactory.
The various buildings were kept in a good state of repair during the year.
There were 721 meters in use at the close of the year, an increase of 45 as compared with 1921.
House Services were constructed, altered or repaired in 270 instances and 53 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
74. Water Account.—The number of meters examined and repaired during the year amounted to 319.
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.,
$ 5,039.23
1,789.12
1,627.11
982.78
Total,... $ 9,438.24
P.W.R. NEW TERRITORIES.
75. Maintenance of Buildings.—The buildings generally were kept in a good state of repair, a number of them being renovated in accordance with the recurring programme. The total expenditure amounted to $19,139.21.
76. Improvements to Buildings.—A number of minor improvements were carried out on several of the Government buildings at a cost of $1,026.22.
None of them call for special mention.
77. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges.
Improvements to Roads and Bridges.
Approximate mileage, 66.—The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner except in the case of a section between Fan Ling and Au Tau which had been constructed at a somewhat low level on the alluvial which forms its filling. This began to give trouble soon after the motor-bus service between these places was inaugurated; steps are being taken to consolidate and improve this section.
A considerable length of cement concrete channelling was laid at points between Castle Peak and Lai Chi Kok.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :-
Tarring and sanding... 74,034 sq. yds.
2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in footway ... 4,065 sq. yds.
Q 53
P.W.R. Kowloon.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst and the examinations made by the Bacteriologist were satisfactory.
The various buildings were kept in a good state of repair during the year.
There were 721 meters in use at the close of the year, an increase of 45 as compared with 1921.
House Services were constructed, altered or repaired in 270 instances and 53 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
74. Water Account.-The number of meters examined and repaired during the year amounted to 319.
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.,
$ 5,039.23
1,789.12
1,627.11
982.78
Total,...
$ 9,438.24
P.W.R. NEW TERRITORIES.
75. Maintenance of Buildings.-The buildings generally were kept in a good state of repair, a number of them being renovated in accordance with the recurring programme. The total expenditure amounted to $19,139.21.
76. Improvements to Buildings.--A number of minor improve- `ments were carried out on several of the Government buildings at
a cost of $1,026.22.
None of them call for special mention.
77. Maintenance of Roads and Bridges.
Improvements to Roads und Bridges.
Approximate
mileage, 66.—The roads generally were maintained in a satisfactory manner except in the case of a section between Fan Ling and Au Tau which had been constructed at a somewhat low level on the alluvial which forms its filling. This began to give trouble soon after the motor-bus service between these places was inaugurated; steps are being taken to consolidate and improve this section.
A considerable length of cement concrete channelling was laid at points between Castle Peak and Lai Chi Kok.
The following are particulars of the additional areas laid with improved surfacing during the year :-
Tarring and sanding...
2" Granolithic paving slabs laid in
footway
...
sq. yds.
74,034
4,065
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