P.W.E. Hong Kong.
Q 60
Sea Wall.-A length of about 4,770 lineal feet of sea wall had been completed at the end of the year. Work on the uncompleted portion of sea wall-about 165 lineal feet-was suspended pending a decision regarding the construction of a wet dock on portion of the reclamation area at its north-east corner.
The Sea wall foundations were strengthened over the length of the displacement referred to in last year's Report, and the Sea wall completed to proper levels on the position it occupied after displacement.
Quay Wall. This work was completed. The total length of the quay wall is about 190 feet and provides a depth of 16 feet 10 inches of water alongside at L.W.O.S.T. The piles and stanchions were fixed in position to connect the quay wall with the adjacent Admiralty Wharf.
Public Pier A.-The lower walings and struts were constructed during the year.
Public Pier B.-The construction of this pier was completed except the surfacing of the deck.
Refuse Boat Pier. The deck level of this pier was raised 3 feet 6 inches for a width of 25 feet to meet the requirements of the Sanitary Department. The chutes, navigation lights and water mains were fixed and the pier opened for use at the end of the year.
Sewers. The following lengths of sewers were completed at the end of the year:-
21" diameter sewers 3,680 L.F. equivalent to 97% of the total.
27" diameter sewers 600.5 L.F. equivalent to 100% of the total.
Storm Water Drains and Nullah work.-Storm water Drains totalling 15,340 lin. ft. and varying from 9 inches to 11 feet 6 inches in diameter were completed.
The 36 feet wide nullah extending from Bowrington Bridge to the sea front was completed. The Contractor completed the reinforced concrete bridge over the nullah on the line of the 75 feet road parallel and distant 350 feet from the new sea front. A width of 55 feet of the bridge on the 100 feet roadway was also completed.
The work of draining the back areas affected by the Reclamation Scheme was completed except in the vicinity of Arsenal Street.
P.W.E. Hong Kong.
Q 60
Sea Wall.-A length of about 4,770 lineal feet of sea wall had been completed at the end of the year. Work on the un- completed portion of sea wall-about 165 lineal feet-was sus pended pending a decision regarding the construction of a wet dock on portion of the reclamation area at its north east corner.
The Sea wall foundations were strengthened over the length f the displacement referred to in last year's Report, and the Sea wall completed to proper levels on the position it occupied alter displacement.
Quay Wall. This work was completed. The total length of the quay wall is about 190 feet and provides a depth of 16 feet 10 inches of water alongside at L.W.O.S.T. The piles and stanchions were fixed in position to connect the quay wall with the adjacent Admiralty Wharf.
Public Pier A.-The lower walings and struts were con- structed during the year.
Public Pier B.-The construction of this pier was completed except the surfacing of the deck.
Refuse Boat Pier. The deck level of this pier was raised 3 feet 6 inches for a width of 25 feet to meet the requirements of the Sanitary Department. The chutes, navigation lights and water mains were fixed and the pier opened for use at the end of the year.
Sewers. The following lengths of sewers were completed at the end of the year:-.
21" diameter sewers 3,680 L.F. equivalent to 97% of
the total.
27" diameter sewers 600.5 L.F. equivalent to 100% of
the total.
Storm Water Drains and Nullah work,-Storm water Drains totalling 15,340 lin. ft. and varying from 9 inches to 11 feet 6 inches in diameter were completed.
The 36 feet wide nullah extending from Bowrington Bridge to the sea front was completed. The Contractor completed the reinforced concrete bridge over the nullah on the line of the 75 feet road parallel and distant 350 feet from the new sea front. A width of 55 feet of the bridge on the 100 feet roadway was also completed.
The work of draining the back areas affected by the Re- clamation Scheme was completed except in the vicinity of Arsenal Street.
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