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The work of constructing a re-inforced concrete roof over
part of the Ferry Pier opposite Queen Victoria Street was completed.
The Ferry Pier at Public Square Street, Yaumati, was also finished, with the exception of the depositing of concrete to form the decking.
The work of constructing a re-inforced concrete Pier opposita Wing Wo Street was not proceeded with.
MISCELLANEOUS.
In connection with the visit of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales, the principal Government Buiklings were decorated and illuminated at night, and general assistance was rendered by the Department wherever required to carry into effect other scheines of decoration.
The Seamen's Strike which commenced in January culminated in a General Strike, in consequence of which certain officers of the Department were engaged on emergency work which was executed in a very efficient manner.
The erection of the Wireless Station at Gap Rock was completed.
The Diaphone Fog Signalling Plant was installed at Waglan,
The work of substituting underground cables for the aerial wires in the Government Telephone System in the central part of the City was well advanced by the end of the year.
In connection with the Hydrographic Surveys with a view to harbour development, the work of taking borings and prickings was completed.
With a view to revising, consolidating and co-ordinating the various schemes of development prepared in the past, a Committee was formed to deal with Town Planning. Many meetings took place mud a large number of maps and plans were prepared. and a model of the Kowlom Peninsula (scale 200′ to 1 inch) was made.
A contract was let for the construction of a Water-boat Dock at Laichikok.
The total amount expended on Public Works Extraordinary was $3.575,685.19, and on annually recurrent works $1,074,646.30.
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RAILWAY.
The Platforms at Kowloon Termings were surfaced with a composition of asphaltumu, sand and cement on a foundation of rolled ballast. Similar surfacing was laid throughout the concourse area and approaches in substitution of wooden blocks which were found to be both unsatisfactory and insanitary.
This work was carried out by the Pallic Works Department,
Water was laid on to the platforms and concourse ures at several points for washing down purposes.
The kitchen accommodation of the 1st class Restaurant was extended by altering the arrangement of the back staircase and utilising the space below to form a commodious pantry, Gus cookers were installed in substitution for the coal barning range, and new kitchen furniture was provided,
Owing to the increasing difficulty in obtaining quick and accurate messages between Kowloon and Canton, through telegra phic communication has now been established by laying a telegraph line between Kowloon Station and Sham Chun Station thus con- necting with the Chinese Section's telegraph line.
Previously all messages had to be telephoned over the British
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At the Workshops at Hunghom an Oil Fuel Depot was installed for serving the Motor Coaches.
The three sidings to the east of the new carriage shed were extended 500 feet each, and a crossover road laid between two, to Facilitate repairs and cleaning of rolling stock.
A contract was let for the building of a second buy to the new carriage shed, which will accommodate two more trains of 500 feet each, and it is anticipated that the shed will be completed by May, 1923.
During the year the premises of the China Light and Power Co.. which adjoined the Locomotive Yard were acquired by the Railway Department together with the buildings thereon. The tall chimney stack, for which no use could be found was razed. The buildings formerly used as offices and stuff quarters were renovated, and the first floor is now used as quarters for the Traffic Inspector, while the basement serves as a store. A contract was entered into for converting the remaining buildings into Work- shops and stores for railway purposes. The boiler house was utilised as a general repair shop for Government Motor vehicles such as cycles, cars, fire engines, lorries, road roller, etc., a painting shop being provided on one side. The engine house was converted
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