AnnualReport-1923 — Page 31

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RECLAMATIONS.

Good progress was made with the Praya East Reclamation, the filling in of the Tidal Flat, cutting down hills between Tai Kok Tsui and Fuk Tsun Heung and Reclamation at Shamshuipo.

A contract was let for forming a Reclamation at Kowloon Bay East to form permanent accommodation for the junk building and repairing industries.

Work was continued on certain private reclamation works, and, in the case of the Kai Tak Land Investment Company, some further progress was made.

PIERS.

The steel work for roof and granite facade to the new reinforced concrete pier opposite Queen's Statue were commenced and proceeded satisfactorily.

The reinforced concrete pier for landing pigs and cattle at Kennedy Town and the Ferry Pier at Public Square Street Yaumati were completed.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Report of the Consulting Engineers (Messrs. Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson & Mitchell) on Hongkong Harbour Improvements was received, and was referred to the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce for its consideration. The Report recommends six jetties forming ship and junk basins in Hung Hom Bay.

Several meetings were held to discuss the question of universal water meterage, but the Chinese community expressed themselves against the scheme which was therefore not proceeded with during the year.

Good progress was made with the development of areas in the neighbourhood of Kaulung Tong, some 14 acres of formed land being handed over to the Kaulung Tong Development Company.

Contracts were let for the erection of piers at Whitfield and Blackhead's Point.

A contract was let for constructing a road from Fan Ling to Sha Tau Kok.

The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $4,716,602.94 and on annually recurrent works $1,424,532.80.

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29 RECLAMATIONS. Good progress was made with the Praya East Reclamation, the filling in of the Tidal Flat, cutting down hills between Tai Kok Tsui and Fuk Tsun Heung and Reclamation at Shamshuipo. A contract was let for forming a Reclamation at Kowloon Bay East to form permanent accommodation for the junk building and repairing industries. Work was continued on certain private reclamation works, and, in the case of the Kai Tak Land Investment Company, some further progress was made. PIERS. The steel work for roof and granite facade to the new reinforced concrete pier opposite Queen's Statue were commenced and proceeded satisfactorily. The reinforced concrete pier for landing pigs and cattle at Kennedy Town and the Ferry Pier at Public Square Street Yaumati were completed. MISCELLANEOUS. The Report of the Consulting Engineers (Messrs. Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson & Mitchell) on Hongkong Harbour Improvements was received, and was referred to the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce for its consideration. The Report recommends six jetties forming ship and junk basins in Hung Hom Bay. Several meetings were held to discuss the question of universal water meterage, but the Chinese community expressed themselves against the scheme which was therefore not proceeded with during the year. Good progress was made with the development of areas in the neighbourhood of Kaulung Tong, some 14 acres of formed land being handed over to the Kaulung Tong Development Company. Contracts were let for the erection of piers at Whitfield and Blackhead's Point. A contract was let for constructing a road from Fan Ling to Sha Tau Kok. The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $4,716,602.94 and on annually recurrent works $1,424,532.80.

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29 RECLAMATIONS. Good progress was made with the Praya East Reclamation, the filling in of the Tidal Flat, cutting down hills between Tai Kok Tsui and Fuk Tsun Heung and Reclamation at Shamshuipo. A contract was let for forming a Reclamation at Kowloon Bay East to form permanent accommodation for the junk building and repairing industries. Work was continued on certain private reclamation works, and, in the case of the Kai Tak Land Investment Company, some further progress was made.. PIERS. The steel work for roof and granite facade to the new re- inforced concrete pier opposite Queen's Statue were commenced and proceeded satisfactorily. The reinforced concrete pier for landing pigs and cattle at Kennedy Town and the Ferry Pier at Public Square Street Yaumati were completed. MISCELLANEOUS. The Report of the Consulting Engineers (Messrs. Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson & Mitchell) on Hongkong Harbour Improve- ments was received, and was referred to the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce for its consideration. The Report recom- mends six jetties forming ship and junk basins in Hung Hom Bay. Several meetings were held to discuss the question of universal water meterage, but the Chinese community expressed them- selves against the scheme which was therefore not proceeded with during the year. Good progress was made with the development of areas in the neighbourhood of Kaulung Tong, some 14 acres of formed land being handed over to the Kaulung Tong Development Company. Contracts were let for the erection of piers at Whitfield and Blackhead's Point. A contract was let for constructing a road from Fan Ling to Sha Tau Kok. The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $4,716,602.94 and on annually recurrent works $1,424,532.80.

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RECLAMATIONS.

Good progress was made with the Praya East Reclamation, the filling in of the Tidal Flat, cutting down hills between Tai Kok Tsui and Fuk Tsun Heung and Reclamation at Shamshuipo.

A contract was let for forming a Reclamation at Kowloon Bay East to form permanent accommodation for the junk building and repairing industries.

Work was continued on certain private reclamation works, and, in the case of the Kai Tak Land Investment Company, some further progress was made..

PIERS.

The steel work for roof and granite facade to the new re- inforced concrete pier opposite Queen's Statue were commenced and proceeded satisfactorily.

The reinforced concrete pier for landing pigs and cattle at Kennedy Town and the Ferry Pier at Public Square Street Yaumati were completed.

MISCELLANEOUS.

The Report of the Consulting Engineers (Messrs. Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson & Mitchell) on Hongkong Harbour Improve- ments was received, and was referred to the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce for its consideration. The Report recom- mends six jetties forming ship and junk basins in Hung Hom Bay.

Several meetings were held to discuss the question of universal water meterage, but the Chinese community expressed them- selves against the scheme which was therefore not proceeded with during the year.