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feet of 36" diameter storm water drain was commenced early in August and completed two months later notwithstanding many difficulties due to obstructions which were encountered in the trenches.
(b) Realignment of Trunk Water Main.-The 24" steel trunk main in Wardley Street had to be realigned to clear the new Bank site. It was necessary to relay a total length of 550 feet of main in Des Voeux Road and Queen's Road via the new thoroughfare on the east side of the new bank site. The work was completed in October.
Expenditure
$29,833.72
223. Reconstruction of Bowen Road Conduit.-This work was completed in 1932. The expenditure in 1933 represented the payment of the retention money to the Contractors.
Expenditure
$2,000.00
224. Free Connections in Rider Main Area.—3,268 meters were fixed under this vote during the year in the old Rider Main areas to complete the work commenced in 1932. These meters were fixed free of charge (see paragraph 56 of the 1932 Report). The work was completed in July which was one month ahead of the time originally given for completion. Approximately only 120 houses in the City are now without metered service. A number of street fountains have been left where necessary for the use of those houses and the floating population.
Expenditure
$19,258.30
225. Construction of Timber Jetty at Shaukiwan.-This work consisted of the construction of a timber jetty for refuse disposal, together with the construction of an approach road. The work was commenced in February and was completed in April.
Expenditure
$4,035.20
226. Temporary Building at Laichikok Prison.-The work consisted of the erection of a two-storey building within the existing prison confines to accommodate 200 prisoners. A contract was let to Messrs. Tak Hing & Co. and work commenced on 2nd October, 1933. Very good progress was made and the building was nearing completion by the end of the year.
Expenditure
$16,643.04
227. Tsun Wan Police Station: Additions.-The work consisted of the erection of a new Cell on the ground floor, and the addition of a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor over the Charge Room. The work was completed in December.
Expenditure
$4,430.09
228. Garages at Tai Po.-The work consisted of the erection of a three-stall garage for the Police on the main road at Tai Po and adjoining the existing garage. Also the erection of a two-stall garage near the Tai Po Land Office. The Contract for the Police garage was let to Messrs. Hewart Shing Yick and
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feet of 36" diameter storm water drain was commenced early in August and completed two months later notwithstanding many difficulties due to obstructions which were encountered in the trenches.
(b) Realignment of Trunk Water Main.-The 24" steel trunk main in Wardley Street had to be realigned to clear the new Bank site. It was necessary to relay a total length of 550 feet of main in Des Voeux Road and Queen's Road via the new thoroughfare on the east side of the new bank site. The work was completed in October.
Expenditure
$29,833.72
223. Reconstruction of Bowen Road Conduit.-This work was completed in 1932. The expenditure in 1933 represented the payment of, the retention money to the Contractors.
Expenditure
$2,000.00
224. Free Connections in Rider Main Area.—3,268 meters were fixed under this vote during the year in the old Rider Main areas to complete the work commenced in 1932. These meters were fixed free of charge (see paragraph 56 of the 1932 Report). The work was completed in July which was one month ahead of the time originally given for completion. Approxím- ately only 120 houses in the City are now without metered ser- A number of street fountains have been left where neces- sary for the use of those houses and the floating population.
vices.
Expenditure
$19,258.30
225. Construction of Timber Jetty at Shaukiwan.-This work consisted of the construction of a timber jetty for refuse disposal, together with the construction of an approach road. The work was commenced in February and was completed in April.
Expenditure
$4,035.20
226. Temporary Building at Laichikok Prison.-The work consisted of the erection of a two storey building within the existing prison confines to accommodate 200 prisoners.
A con- tract was let to Messrs. Tak Hing & Co. and work commenced on 2nd October, 1933. Very good progress was made and the building was nearing completion by the end of the year.
Expenditure
$16,643.04
227. Tsun Wan Police Station: Additions.-The work con'- sisted of the erection of a new Cell on the ground floor, and the addition of a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor over the Charge Room. The work was completed in December.
Expenditure
$4,430.09
228. Garages at Tai Po.-The work consisted of the erection of a three stall garage for the Police on the main road at Tai Po and adjoining the existing garage. Also the erection of a two stall garage near the Tai Po Land Office. The Contract for the Police garage was let to Messrs. Hewart Shing Yick and
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