Q 24
During the year 31 ball hydrants were converted to spring hydrants.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst and the examinations by the Bacteriologist were satisfactory.
The various buildings were kept in a good state of repair during the year.
3,418 House Services were constructed, altered or repaired, and 45 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
The quantity of water supplied by meters was as follows:-
Million gallons. Government Buildings, for all purposes free of charge.. 56.55 Trade 583.28 Domestic 649.77 Total 1,289.6060.1% of the total consumption for the year has therefore been accounted for by meters, compared with 57% in 1932 and 54.5% in 1931.
Expenditure $71,232.99
74. Water Meters.-There were 8,156 meters in use at the close of the year as compared with 7,242 in 1932. The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 2,037, of which 25 were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations.
Expenditure $13,809.25
75. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers.-The Praya Walls and Piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition throughout the year. Extensive repairs were carried out to Waterloo Road Pier. Minor repairs were effected to the following works:--Government Slipway, Hung Hom, Mongkoktsui, Public Square Street, Railway and Tsim Sha Tsui piers, Pitt Street and Saigon Street Refuse Boat Stations and Mongkoktsui Breakwater. The Dead Body Pier at Yaumati was found to be in a dangerous condition and was removed.
Expenditure $11,748.56
76. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-Work carried out under this head is alluded to in paragraph 31 of this Report.
Expenditure $3,942.86
77. Maintenance of Recreation Grounds.-The various grounds were maintained in good condition. Departmental labour was employed for the purpose of mowing grass, cleaning ditches, etc.
Expenditure $1,530.30
Q 24
During the year 31 ball hydrants were converted to spring hydrants.
The analyses made by the Government Analyst and the examinations by the Bacteriologist were satisfactory.
The various buildings were kept in a good state of repair during the year.
3,418 House Services were constructed, altered or repaired, and 45 supplies were laid on for building purposes.
The quantity of water supplied by meters was as follows:-
Million gallons.
Government Buildings, for all purposes
free of charge..
Trade Domestic
Total
56.55
583.28
649.77
1,289.60
60.1% of the total consumption for the year has therefore been accounted for by meters, compared with 57% in 1932 and 54.5% in 1931.
Expenditure
$71,232.99
74. Water Meters.-There were 8,156 meters in use at the close of the year as compared with 7,242 in 1932. The number of meters examined and repaired during the year was 2,037, of which 25 were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations.
Expenditure
$13,809.25
75. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers.-The Praya Walls and Piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition throughout the year. Extensive repairs were carried out to Waterloo Road Pier. Minor repairs were effected to the follow- ing works:--Government Slipway, Hung Hom, Mongkoktsui, Public Square Street, Railway and Tsim Sha Tsui piers, Pitt Street and Saigon Street Refuse Boat Stations and Mongkoktsui Breakwater. The Dead Body Pier at Yaumati was found to be in a dangerous condition and was removed.
Expenditure
$11,748.56
76. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries.-Work carried out under this head is alluded to in paragraph 31 of this Report.
Expenditure
$3,942.86
77. Maintenance of Recreation Grounds.-The various grounds were maintained in good condition. Departmental labour was employed for the purpose of mowing grass, cleaning ditches, etc.
Expenditure
$1.530.30
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