Q 40
220. Water Works-Waste Detection, Kowloon--The following alterations were carried out to the distribution system: 363 feet of 4" cast iron main were laid in Yim Po Fong Street, 84 feet in Pak Po Street, 83 feet in Soy Street; 32 feet of 2" wrought iron piping were laid in Fife Street between Nathan Road and Portland Street. Alterations of back lane connections to new mains involved the removal or abandoning of 982 feet of 2" wrought iron piping.
Expenditure
$4,378.46
221. Lai Chi Kok, Relief Hospital:-Six lower blocks of the former Lai Chi Kok Gaol were converted into a relief hospital. The work comprised alterations to the subsidiary buildings, removal of barbed wire fencing, erection of partitions, reconstruction of kitchens and provision of shelves and internal fittings. The existing quarters were sub-divided by the erection of partitions to provide accommodation for the nursing staff. The work was completed in May.
Expenditure
$6,461.22
222. Lai Chi Kok, Infectious Diseases Hospital: Five upper blocks and subsidiary buildings of the former Lai Chi Kok Gaol were converted to provide accommodation for cholera cases. The work comprised the erection of partitions, sanitary blocks, reconstruction of kitchens, fly proofing the buildings, the provision of duty rooms, dispensary, mortuary, laundry, linen store, shelving and internal fittings. One of the blocks was converted into quarters for the nursing staff, amahs, ward boys and coolies. The work was completed in July.
The approach road to the hospital was formed, surfaced with cement concrete, channelled, and the slopes turfed. Ninety-eight electric light points, thirty-four wall sockets and four ceiling fans were installed.
Expenditure
$23,231.87
223. Kowloon Tong Flushing Supply:-The following work was carried out under this head: Thirty-six feet of 6" cast iron main were laid near the pumping station to provide a washout to the system. 650 feet of 1" wrought iron piping were laid in Cornwall Street from Kent Road to Devon Road back lane. One 6" check meter was fixed. Two additional services were fixed.
224. Concrete Surfacing for Road to Smuggler's Gap:-This work, which was referred to in paragraph 229 of last year's report, was completed in January.
225. Improvement of The Road to Sha Tin Pass:-This work, which was referred to in paragraph 220 of last year's report, was completed in July.
226. Construction of a Nullah Training at Shek Kong:-
(a) Construction of the Upper and Lower Sections of Pat Heung Nullah:-This work, which was referred to in paragraph 225 (c) of last year's report, was completed on 31st March.
(b) Construction of the Outfall Section of Pat Heung Nullah:-Under an extension of the contract this work was commenced on the 1st April and completed on the 31st December.
227. Widening and surfacing to a width of 20 feet the existing Police Patrol Path from Sheung Shui to Muk Fu Ferry:-The work, which was referred to in paragraph 201 of last year's report, was completed in September.
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Expenditure
$103,420.33
228. Field Cookhouses, Latrines, Bathhouses and barbed wire barricades on the Frontier: It was decided to post Police at additional points on the frontier, and this work, which consisted of the erection of temporary structures, was completed in January.
Expenditure
$7,338.34
Q 40
220. Water Works-Waste Detection, Kowloon--The following alterations were carried out to the distribution system: 363 feet of 4" cast iron main were laid in Yim Po Fong Street, 84 feet in Pak Po Street, 83 feet in Soy Street; 32 feet of 2′′ wrought iron piping were laid in Fife Street between Nathan Road and Portland Street. Alterations of back lane connections to new mains involved the removal or abandoning of 982 feet of 2′′ wrought iron piping.
Expenditure
$4,378.46
221. Lai Chi Kok, Relief Hospital:-Six lower blocks of the former Lai Chi Kok Gaol were converted into a relief hospital. The work comprised alterations to the subsidiary buildings, removal of barbed wire fencing, erection of partitions, reconstruction of kitchens and provision of shelves and internal fittings. The existing quarters were sub-divided by the erection of partitions to provide accommodation for the nursing staff. The work was completed in May.
Expenditure
$6,461.22
222. Lai Chi Kok, Infectious Diseases Hospital: Five upper blocks and subsidiary buildings of the former Lai Chi Kok Gaol were converted to provide accommodation for cholera cases. The work comprised the erection of partitions, sanitary blocks, reconstruction of kitchens, fly proofing the buildings, the provision of duty rooms, dispensary, mortuary, laundry, linen store, shelving and internal fittings. One of the blocks was converted into quarters for the nursing staff, amals, ward boys and coolies. The work was completed in July.
The approach road to the hospital was formed, surfaced with cement concrete, channelled, and the slopes turfed. Ninety-eight electric light points, thirty-four wall sockets and four ceiling fans were installed.
Expenditure
$23,231.87
223. Kowloon Tong Flushing Supply:-The following work was carried out under this head: Thirty six feet of 6" cast iron main were laid near the pumping station to provide a washout to the system. 650 feet of 11′′ wrought iron piping were laid in Cornwall Street from Kent Road to Devon Road back lane. One 6" check meter was fixed. Two additional services were fixed.
224. Concrete Surfacing for Road to Smuggler's Gap:-This work, which was referred to in paragraph 229 of last year's report, was completed in January.
225. Improvement of The Road to Sha Tin Pass:-This work, which was referred to in paragraph 220 of last year's report, was completed in July.
226. Construction of a Nullah Training at Shek Kong:-
(a) Construction of the Upper and Lower Sections of Pat Heung Nullah:-This work, which was referred to in paragraph 225 (c) of last year's report, was completed on 31st March.
(b) Construction of the Outfall Section of Pat Heung Nullah:-Under an extension of the contract this work was commenced on the 1st April and completed on the 31st December.
227. Widening and surfacing to a width of 20 feet the existing Police Patrol Path from Sheung Shui to Muk Fu Ferry:-The work, which was referred to in paragraph 201 of last year's report, was completed in September.
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Expenditure
$103,420.33
228. Field Cookhouses, Latrines, Bathhouses and barbed wire barricades on the Frontier: It was decided to post Police at additional points on the frontier, and this work, which consisted of the erection of temporary structures, was completed in January.
Expenditure
$7,338.34
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