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207. Formation of Dumping Ground at Kun Tong : This work was referred to in paragraph 174 of last year's Report. A further length of sea walling was constructed making a total length to date of 1,156 lineal feet.
208. Demolition of Field Cottage, Kai Tak:-Demolition was commenced in January and completed in March. A credit of $850.00 was received for old materials.
209. Road to Smuggler's Pass-The construction of a road from the junction with Taipo Road to Smuggler's Pass, to an approximate length of 1 mile and a width of 20 feet was commenced in January, 1936 and was nearing completion at the end of the year. Cement concrete surfacing 5" thick was used. The cost was covered by payment into a separate account.
210. Road from Au Tau to Shek Kong:-Work on this contract was commenced on 12th May. Considerable delay was experienced. Bridge work was held up by typhoon damage and flooding, and general road construction proceeded unsatisfactorily until the end of the year when some improvement was shown. The cost was partially covered by payment into a separate account.
Expenditure
$45,240.75
211. Construction of a nullah training at Shek Kong :— (a) The first section of a Diversion Nullah at Pat Heung :— This work, for which a contract was let on the 21st March, 1936, was commenced on the 13th June of the year. The excavation up to the end of the year was approximately 51,500 cubic yards. The amount of concrete placed in wall foundations, walls and invert was 2,000 cubic yards.
(b) Diversion Channel and Temporary Dam:-Under the above contract, this work was commenced on the 25th November, 1936. Excavation work on the diversion channel was nearly completed and a start was made on the concrete lining for the channel.
212. Road to Shek Lai Pui Filter:-The work of constructing this short length of road was satisfactorily completed in February. The cost was covered by payment into a separate account.
213. Road leading to Shatin Pass-The work of improving bends and providing passing places was put in hand in February and satisfactorily completed by the end of March. The cost was covered by payment into a separate account.
214. A large number of street and paving works on both public and private streets were carried out on payment for individuals and companies.
Q 55
207. Formation of Dumping Ground at Kun Tong : This work was referred to in paragraph 174 of last year's Report. A further length of sea walling was constructed making a total length to date of 1,156 lineal feet.
208. Demolition of Field Cottage, Kai Tak:-Demolition was commenced in January and completed in March. A credit of $850.00 was received for old materials.
209. Road to Smuggler's Pass-The construction of a road from the junction with Taipo Road to Smuggler's Pass, to an approximate length of 1 Miles and a width of 20 feet was commenced in January, 1936 and was nearing comple- tion at the end of the year. Cement concrete surfacing 5" thick was used. The cost was covered by payment into a separate account.
210. Road from Au Tau to Shek Kong:-Work on this contract was commenced on 12th May. Considerable delay was experienced. Bridge work was held up by typhoon damage and flooding, and general road construction proceeded unsatisfactorily until the end of the year when some improve- ment was shown. The cost was partially covered by payment into a separate account.
Expenditure
$45,240.75
211. Construction of a nullah training at Shek Kong :— (a) The first section of a Diversion Nullah at Pat Heung :— This work, for which a contract was let on the 21st March, 1936, was commenced on the 13th June of the year. The excavation up to the end of the year was approximately 51,500 cubic yards. The amount of concrete placed in wall founda- tions, walls and invert was 2,000 cubic yards.
(b) Diversion Channel and Temporary Dam:-Under the above contract, this work was commenced on the 25th November, 1936. Excavation work on the diversion channel was nearly completed and a start was made on the concrete lining for the channel.
212. Road to Shek Lai Pui Filter:-The work of con- structing this short length of road was satisfactorily completed in February. The cost was covered by payment into a separate account.
213. Road leading to Shatin Pass-The work of improving bends and providing passing places was put in hand in February and satisfactorily completed by the end of March. The cost was covered by payment into a separate
account.
214. A large number of street and paving works on both public and private streets were carried out on payment for individuals and companies.
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