1920-1930
HONGKONG, 1922..
COMMUNICATIONS.
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The second and third miles of the road from Taitam Gap to Shek O and Cape D'Aguilar; the extension of the road contouring the hillside in Wongneichong and Tai Hang Valleys; and the diversion of the road leading from Pokfulam Road to Victoria Road were completed. Broadwood Road was extended to connect with the new Motor Road contouring Wongneichong Valley.
Substantial progress was made with the undermentioned works: Improving and widening road through Quarry Bay Village; a low level road (25 feet wide) from Island Bay to Big Wave Bay and another of equal width to effect a junction with it, and link up the third mile with Shek O Gap; and the first section of the road contouring the hillside above Conduit Road.
Fair progress was made with the extension of the 20-foot road from Magazine Gap to Peak Tram Station, Chamberlain Road.
In connection with improvements to Kennedy Road, the portion of this carriageway to the West of the Magazine was diverted and formed to a minimum width of 25 feet, and No. 1 Bridge near the junction with Garden Road was widened to 30 feet.
Mention may also be made of improvements being carried out to Bonham Road, Pokfulam Road, and Conduit Road.
In Kowloon, the first section of the Kowloon City to Mongkoktsui Road was completed, but the cutting in connection with the second section progressed slowly, owing to the large quantities of rock encountered.
Good progress was made with the cutting for the extension of Argyle Street to its junction with Waterloo Road, and that for the section between the latter road and the Kowloon Boundary in connection with its extension.
Owing to heavy rock cutting, the progress in connection with the extension of Coronation Road northwards through the hill (formerly K.F.L. 11) was considerably delayed, but by the end of the year a temporary road was available, connecting this road with Taipo Road.
Fair progress was recorded in connection with the Taipo to Shun Wan Road, and the Patrol Path from Sheungshui to the Frontier.
71
The work of metalling and tar-painting hilly portion of Laichikok-Castle Peak and Taipo Roads was continued during the year.
DRAINAGE.
A contract was let for extending the Mongkoktsui Nullah east through the railway bridge and the excavation for foundations were well in hand. The Mongkoktsui Nullah was extended to the boundary of Old Kowloon and completed in July.
The training and diversion of the large stream course to the east of Laichikok was completed.
1920-1930
HONGKONG, 1922..
COMMUNICATIONS.
19
The second and third miles of the road from Taitam Gap to Shek O and Cape D'Aguilar; the extension of the road contouring the hillside in Wongneichong and Tai Hang Valleys; and the diversion of the road leading from Pokfulam Road to Victoria Road were completed. Broadwood Road was extended to connect with the new Motor Road contouring Wongneichong Valley.
Substantial progress was made with the undermentioned works: Improving and widening road through Quarry Bay Village; a low level road (25 feet wide) from Island Bay to Big Wave Bay and another of equal width to effect a junction with it, and link up the third mile with Shek O Gap; and the first section of the road contouring the hillside above Conduit Road.
Fair progress was made with the extension of the 20-foot road from Magazine Gap to Peak Tram Station, Chamberlain Road.
In connection with improvements to Kennedy Road, the portion of this carriageway to the West of the Magazine was diverted and formed to a minimum width of 25 feet, and No. 1 Bridge near the junction with Garden Road was widened to 30 feet.
Mention may also be made of improvements being carried out to Bonham Road, Pokfulam Road, and Conduit Road.
In Kowloon, the first section of the Kowloon City to Mong- koktsui Road was completed, but the cutting in connection with the second section progressed slowly, owing to the large quantities of rock encountered.
Good progress was made with the cutting for the extension of Argyle Street to its junction with Waterloo Road, and that for the section between the latter road and the Kowloon Boundary in connection with its extension.
Owing to heavy rock cutting, the progress in connection with the extension of Coronation Road northwards through the hill (formerly K.F.L. 11) was considerably delayed, but by the end of the year a temporary road was available, connecting this road with Taipo Road.
Fair progress was recorded in connection with the Taipo to Shun Wan Road, and the Patrol Path from Sheungshui to the Frontier.
71
The work of metalling and tar-painting hilly portion of Laichikok-Castle Peak and Taipo Roads was continued during the year.
DRAINAGE.
A contract was let for extending the Mongkoktsui Nullah east through the railway bridge and the excavation for founda- tions were well in hand. The Mongkoktsui Nullah was extended to the boundary of Old Kowloon and completed in July.
The training and diversion of the large stream course to the east of Laichikok was completed.
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