AnnualReport-1927 — Page 521

Q: 35

P.W.R. Hong Kong..

53. Maintenance of Praya Wall and Piers-The principal items executed under this heading were the general repairs to the Keng Shan Wharf, Western Market Pier and Jubilee Street Pier at a cost of $3,496.92, $1,912.57 and $1,173.44 respec- tively.

Repairs were also carried out to the sea-wall from Causeway Bay to Hing Fat Street and from Hing Fat Street to Watson Road and a portion near Kennedy Town.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$20,000.00 $17,865.67

54. Maintenance of Public Cemeteries. The cemeteries generally were maintained in a satisfactory condition, and the work of forming an additional burial area at the Colonial Ceme- tery was started.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$2,500.00 $2,491.75

55. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-The work carried out under this heading has been alluded to in paragraph 32 of this Report.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$2,500.00 $2,497.01

56. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds.—The various grounds were maintained in good order. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches, etc., was continued.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$4,000.00

$3,869.78

57. Dredging Foreshores.-The No. 1 Grab Dredger was employed at the following places and removed the quantities of material as stated hereunder during the year:-

Drain outfalls,

Sanitary and other Piers,

On hire,

TOTAL,

Cubic Yards.

13,746

13,287

620

27,653