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Sub-head 124. Kowloon Tsai Resumption $46.000.—In consequence of the developments of the Kowloon Tong Scheme to the west and south of this village it now lies in a hollow which is liable to flooding. The situation of the villagers is most precarious and there is considerable danger of mosquito breeding. It is therefore essential that the whole of this village should be resumed and the area raised to its proper level as early as possible.
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125. Filling in large area at Kowloon City $30,000 This work is considered essential as regards malaria prevention and sites raised to proper levels are necessary to keep pace with the rapid development of the district.
126. Repairs to Kowloon City Wall $2,000.-It is desirable that the old historic walls of Kowloon City should be kept in good order. They have in the past fallen into a dilapidated condition. It is now proposed to re- instate them, preserving all the original features.
127. Forming sites for exchanges at Cheung Sha Wan $1,500. To provide areas which can be offered in exchange for old lots required to enable the Town Planning layout to be proceeded with.
128. Filling in areas north west of Nan Chang Street and west of Tui Po Road $30,000.-To provide access to developed building land and to improve the drainage and sanitary condition of the district which has been raised due to reclamations.
WATER WORKS.
129. Kowloon Tong Estate Moins $5,000.-This work which has been under- taken by Government is necessary for the water supply to the Estate. 130. Distributing Water Mains $10.000.-This work is necessary in view of the
rapid extension of building operations in New Kowloon.
131. Filtered Water supply to Dairy Farm Lots at Diamond Hill $20,000.-This extension of the water supply was asked for by the Sanitary Department for reasons of Public Health.
PORT WORKS.
132. Further reclamation at Sham Shui Po $60,000.-This vote is required to complete the reclamation at Sham Shui Po and for the construction of the sea wall.
133. Construction of mound to retain materials dumped at Cheung Sha Wan $50,000.-Considerable dumping has taken place at Cheung Sha Wan Bay
In order to prevent much of this material escaping into the harbour which causes silting, it is proposed to construct a rubble mound. This will provide a dumping area without the danger of silting up the harbour.
134. Water Boat Dock at Lai Chi Kok-Strengthening to east wall at side of Dock and surfacing at rear of same $2,400.-—This provides for protecting the east wall of the dock, where movement has taken place recently, the surfacing of the backing will afford future protection.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.
135. Compensation and Resumptions $100,000.—This vote is necessary for the acquisition of buildings and land necessitated by the Town Planning lay out of New Kowloon, and for the alignment and widening of existing streets. It is impossible to estimate accurately the requirements on this vote, but it is desirable to resume such vacant land rather than wait until costly buildings have been erected.
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BUILDINGS.
Sub-head 136. Anglo Chinese School Cheung Chau $10,000.—This vote is required for the payment of retention money and the completion of the school building which was commenced in 1928.
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GENERAL WORKS
137. Roads $2,500. This amount is necessary to meet the growing require- ments of certain large and important Market Towns in the New Territories.
138. Drainage-Training Nullahs $1,500.-This vote is for additional nullah training to improve drainage conditions and to prevent breeding places for mosquitos.
139. Drainage :-Miscellaneous Drainage Works $5,000. This sum is necessary
to meet the growing requirements of the New Territories.
140. Miscellaneous $7,500. This vote is for various general works necessary for Police Stations, Lighthouses and Townships that may be found neces- sary and desirable during 1929.
141. Water Works $1,000.-Necessary to meet requirements in connection with
Water Works extension during 1929.
COMMUNICATIONS.
142. Patrol Path from Lin Ma Hang to Sha Tau Kok $50,000.-This road will be a continuation of the Sheung Shui-Ta Ku Ling-Lin Ma Hang Patrol Path. It will be 6 ft. wide and is required as a useful means of traversing the frontier between Lin Ma Hang and Shataukok.
143. Reconditioning Roads $30,000.-Owing to the increasing motor traffic that is carried over the New Territory roads it is essential that these roads should be strengthened and this vote is required for the purpose.
144. Widening Patrol Path-Sheung Shui to Ta Ku Ling (Bridge $2,500) $8,500. The present width of 4 ft. has been found inadequate for the traffic traversing it. The Bridge is to replace an old native bridge that was incorporated into the path when constructed-it is now too narrow and will not carry the loads required
145. Access and Patrol Path to Lo Wu Block House $1,500. This vote is to provide for the cost of forming a 10′ path from the Sheung Shui--Ta Ku Ling Path to the Block House and so making it more accessable for Patrol
purposes.
146. Widening existing road between Fan Ling and Sha Tau Kok upon removal of railway $10,000. This work is to cover the cost of realigning and widening the road through the Au Ha and Sha Tau Kok Gaps and to level and make good the surface of the removed permanent way of the Railway.
147. Tai Po Road Improvement-Bridge at 133 miles $30,000. This bridge will cross the ravine and cut out the very sharp bend and bridge at the first turning pass Chek Nai Ping--the bend in question is a dangerous one and cannot otherwise be improved.
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