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P.W.R. Hong Kong

- Q 44

62. Maintenance of Public Cemetery.-The Cemeteries generally were maintained in a satisfactory condition. More of the paths in the Colonial Cemetery were paved with 24′′ granolithic paving.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$2,500.00 $2,231.49

63. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-Work carried out under this head has already been alluded to in paragraph 38 of this report.

Estimates Expenditure $3,500.00 $3,498.54

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

Estimates, Expenditure, $4,000.00 $2,899.47

65. Dredging Foreshores.-During the year, No. 1 Grab Dredger worked 236 days and was 7 weeks under repair (24th May to 15th July).

The cost of repairs amounted to $6,774.60. This dredger removed 27,477 cubic yards of silt at a cost of 23.77 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation and repair charges.

The No. 2 Grab Dredger worked 326 days throughout the year.

This dredger removed 33,624 cube yards of silt at a cost of 13.43 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation.

The greater portion of the dredged material was dumped at Cheung Sha Wan, the remainder at Shaukiwan.

The silt removed in dredging foreshores, i.e. in maintaining the depth of water alongside Public Piers, Refuse Boat Piers and within the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter amounted to 40,315 cube yards. The remainder of the dredging was in connection with the following works:-Protective works at Cheung Sha Wan, Cross Harbour Pipe Line and Nullah foundations at Shaukiwan.

Estimates, Expenditure, $28,000.00 $23,726.13

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P.W.R. Hong Kong - Q 44 62. Maintenance of Public Cemetery.-The Cemeteries generally were maintained in a satisfactory condition. More of the paths in the Colonial Cemetery were paved with 24′′ granolithic paving. Estimates, Expenditure, $2,500.00 $2,231.49 63. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-Work carried out under this head has already been alluded to in paragraph 38 of this report. Estimates Expenditure $3,500.00 $3,498.54 64. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds. The various grounds were maintained in a good order. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches etc., was continued. Estimates, Expenditure, $4,000.00 $2,899.47 65. Dredging Foreshores.-During the year, No. 1 Grab Dredger worked 236 days and was 7 weeks under repair (24th May to 15th July). The cost of repairs amounted to $6,774.60. This dredger removed 27,477 cubic yards of silt at a cost of 23.77 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation and repair charges. The No. 2 Grab Dredger worked 326 days throughout the year. This dredger removed 33,624 cube yards of silt at a cost of 13.43 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation. The greater portion of the dredged material was dumped at Cheung Sha Wan, the remainder at Shaukiwan. The silt removed in dredging foreshores, i.e. in maintaining the depth of water alongside Public Piers, Refuse Boat Piers and within the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter amounted to 40,315 cube yards. The remainder of the dredging was in connection with the following works:-Protective works at Cheung Sha Wan, Cross Harbour Pipe Line and Nullah foundations at Shaukiwan. Estimates, Expenditure, $28,000.00 $23,726.13
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P.W.R. Hong Kong - Q 44 62. Maintenance of Public Cemetery.-The Cemeteries generally were maintained in a satisfactory condition. More of the paths in the Colonial Cemetery were paved with 24′′ granolithic paving. Estimates, Expenditure, $2,500.00 $2,231.49 63. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-Work carried out under this head has already been alluded to in paragraph 38 of this report. Estimates Expenditure $3,500.00 $3,498.54 64. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds. The various grounds were maintained in a good order. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches etc., was continued. Estimates, Expenditure, $4,000.00 $2,899.47 65. Dredging Foreshores.-During the year, No. 1 Grab Dredger worked 236 days and was 7 weeks under repair (24th May to 15th July). The cost of repairs amounted to $6,774.60. This dredger removed 27,477 cubic yards of silt at a cost of 23.77 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation and repair charges. The No. 2 Grab Dredger worked 326 days throughout the year. This dredger removed 33,624 cube yards of silt at a cost of 13.43 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation. The greater portion of the dredged material was dumped at Cheung Sha Wan, the remainder at Shaukiwan. The silt removed in dredging foreshores, i.e. in maintaining the depth of water alongside Public Piers, Refuse Boat Piers and within the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter amounted to 40,315 cube yards. The remainder of the dredging was in connection with the following works:-Protective works at Cheung Sha Wan, Cross Harbour Pipe Line and Nullah founda- tions at Shaukiwan. Estimates, Expenditure, $28,000.00 $23,726.13
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P.W.R. Hong Kong

- Q 44

62. Maintenance of Public Cemetery.-The Cemeteries generally were maintained in a satisfactory condition. More of the paths in the Colonial Cemetery were paved with 24′′ granolithic paving.

Estimates, Expenditure,

$2,500.00 $2,231.49

63. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-Work carried out under this head has already been alluded to in paragraph 38 of this report.

Estimates Expenditure

$3,500.00 $3,498.54

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

Estimates, Expenditure,

$4,000.00 $2,899.47

65. Dredging Foreshores.-During the year, No. 1 Grab Dredger worked 236 days and was 7 weeks under repair (24th May to 15th July).

The cost of repairs amounted to $6,774.60. This dredger removed 27,477 cubic yards of silt at a cost of 23.77 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation and repair charges.

The No. 2 Grab Dredger worked 326 days throughout the year.

This dredger removed 33,624 cube yards of silt at a cost of 13.43 cents per cube yard, excluding depreciation.

The greater portion of the dredged material was dumped at Cheung Sha Wan, the remainder at Shaukiwan.

The silt removed in dredging foreshores, i.e. in maintaining the depth of water alongside Public Piers, Refuse Boat Piers and within the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter amounted to 40,315 cube yards. The remainder of the dredging was in connection with the following works:-Protective works at Cheung Sha Wan, Cross Harbour Pipe Line and Nullah founda- tions at Shaukiwan.

Estimates,

Expenditure,

$28,000.00 $23,726.13

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