Q 73
P.W.E. Kowloon.
141. Clearing and forming areas West of Kowloon City Road, Hok Ün, Hau Pui Loong, and Shek Shan.—This work was referred to in paragraphs 186 of the Report for 1925 and 143 of that for last year.
(a) Blue and Yellow Areas on P.W.D. Plan.—The regrading of these areas was commenced in April. By the end of the year a considerable plot of ground had been formed and several sites handed over to the owners. The progress was slackened so that the expenditure may be kept within the limit of the amount sanctioned for this work.
(b) Hau Pui Loong and Hok Un Areas.—These areas were completed by August, and an order on the Contract was subsequently given to Mr. Man Gang to complete the following further areas:
(i) Area behind the Fire Cracker Factory at Kowloon City.—The filling in was undertaken to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes. By the end of the year it was nearing completion.
(ii) A further area at Hok Un.—This area was filled in for exchange purposes. The work was nearing completion by the end of the year.
1927 Estimates, $50,000.00 Total Estimates, $200,000.00
1927 Expenditure, $48,599.72
Expenditure to 31.12.27, $153,397.12
142. Chinese Cemeteries.—The work carried out under this heading has been alluded to in paragraph 32 of this Report.
1927 Estimates, $16,000.00
1927 Expenditure, $15,885.55
143. European Cemeteries.—No work in this connection was undertaken on the areas in the Tai Shek Ku Valley, consequently no expenditure was incurred under this heading.
1927 Estimates, $5,000.00
1927 Expenditure, Nil.
144. Filling in area, Yau Ma Ti Railway Station.—A Contract for this work was let to Messrs. Li Hing & Bros. in July, 1927, for the sum of $5,000.
The filling in of this area was undertaken for the prevention of breeding of mosquitoes as well as for general development purposes.
Q 73
P.W.E. Kowloon.
141. Clearing and forming areas West of Kowloon City Road, Hok Ün, Hau Pui Loong, and Shek Shan.—This work was referred to in paragraphs 186 of the Report for 1925 and 143 of that for last year.
(a.) Blue and Yellow Areas on P.W.D. Plan.-The regrading of these areas was commenced in April. By the end of the year a considerable plot of ground had been formed and several sites handed over to the owners. The progress was slackened so that the expenditure may be kept within the limit of the amount sanctioned for this work.
(b.) Hau Pui Loong and Hok Un Areas.-These areas were completed by August, and an order on the Contract was subse- quently given to Mr. Man Gang to complete the following further areas:-
(i.) Area behind the Fire Cracker Factory at Kowloon City. -The filling in was undertaken to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes. By the end of the year it was nearing completion.
(ii.) A further area at Hok Un.-This area was filled in for exchange purposes. The work was nearing completion by the end of the year.
1927 Estimates,
$50,000.00 Total Estimates, . $200,000.00
1927 Expenditure,. $48,599.72
Expenditure to
31.12.27,
$153,397.12
142. Chinese Cemeteries.-The work carried out under this heading has been alluded to in paragraph 32 of this Report.
1927 Estimates,
1927 Expenditure,
$16,000.00 $15,885.55
143. European Cemeteries.-No work in this connection was undertaken on the areas in the Tai Shek Ku Valley, con- sequently no expenditure was incurred under this heading.
1927 Estimates,
1927 Expenditure,
$5,000.00 Nil.
144. Filling in area, Yau Ma Ti Railway Station.-A Con- tract for this work was let to Messrs. Li Hing & Bros. in July, 1927, for the sum of $5,000.
The filling in of this area was undertaken for the prevention of breeding of mosquitoes as well as for general development purposes.
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