Q 25
P.W.R. Hong Kong.
The following are particulars of the improved surfacing introduced on a number of roads in addition to those mentioned in previous Reports:-
Tarring and sanding,
24" granolithic paving slabs laid on footways,
Substitution of tar macadam for ordinary macadam,
42. Maintenance of Telephones, including all Cables.-The lines and instruments were maintained in good order, and twenty-two exchange telephones and nine extensions were installed during the year.
Alterations and improvements were effected to existing lines, and the aerial route between Victoria Gap, Pokfulam, and Aberdeen was reconstructed.
The submarine cable to Waglan was damaged during the typhoon on the 20th August, but it was repaired and working again on the 6th September. The submarine cable to Gap Rock also sustained damage, apparently by an anchor, on the 17th May; it was repaired and working by the 26th May. The submarine cable between Tai Kok Tsui and Stonecutters' Island also suffered damage during the typhoon on the 20th August, and, after effecting the necessary repairs, was again operating on the 16th September. The telephone cable to Cape D'Aguilar Wireless Telegraph Station was damaged during the thunderstorm on the 13th September, temporary repairs being effected on the same day. It was finally in order by the 20th idem.
Estimates, $9,000.00 Expenditure, $8,876.2743. Maintenance of Sewers, Nullahs, etc. The sewers, stormwater drains, and trained nullahs generally were cleansed, repaired and maintained in good condition, the open nullahs and channels in the City of Victoria and in the Shau Ki Wan district being cleansed by the Sanitary Department. The automatic flushing tanks were operated during periods of low tide. Sand deposits were cleared as they occurred.
The Septic Tanks at Lugard Road, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay, near R.B.L. 137, Pokfulam Road, and at F.L. 29 and 30, Pokfulam, were periodically sludged.
Q 25
P.W.R. Hong Kong.
The following are particulars of the improved surfacing introduced on a number of roads in addition to those mentioned in previous Reports:-
Tarring and sanding,
24" granolithic paving slabs laid on footways,
Substitution of tar macadam for ordinary
Square Yards
27,000
415
macadam,
Estimates,
1,300
$136,000.00
$133,565.66
Expenditure,
42. Maintenance of Telephones, including all Cables.-The lines and instruments were maintained in good order, and twenty-two exchange telephones and nine extensions were installed during the year.
Alterations and improvements were effected to existing lines, and the aerial route between Victoria Gap, Pokfulam, and Aberdeen was reconstructed.
The submarine cable to Waglan was damaged during the typhoon on the 20th August, but it was repaired and working again on the 6th September. The submarine cable to Gap Rock also sustained damage, apparently by an anchor. on the 17th May; it was repaired and working by the 26th May. The submarine cable between Tai Kok Tsui and Stonecutters' Island also suffered damage during the typhoon on the 20th August, and, after effecting the necessary repairs, was again operating on the 16th September. The telephone cable to Cape D'Aguilar Wireless Telegraph Station was damaged during the thunderstorm on the 13th September, temporary repairs being effected on the same day. It was finally in order by the 20th idem.
Estimates, Expenditure,
$9,000.00 $8,876.27
43. Maintenance of Sewers, Nullahs, etc. The sewers, stormwater drains, and trained nullahs generally were cleansed. repaired and maintained in good condition, the open nullahs and channels in the City of Victoria and in the Shau Ki Wan district being cleansed by the Sanitary Department. The automatic flushing tanks were operated during periods of low tide. Sand deposits were cleared as they occurred.
The Septic Tanks at Lugard Road, Repulse Bay, Deep Water Bay, near R.B.L. 137, Pokfulam Road, and at F.L.' 29 and 30, Pokfulam, were periodically sludged.
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