CO129-513-6 Hong Kong water supply- schemes for development and improvement 25-1-1929 - 2-8-1929 — Page 59

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and socket joints and/blocks. This might ensure the

breakage at the breaking joint provided, otherwise the

pipe might be damaged.

Mr. Henderson has arranged to examine the

different joints made by Messrs. Stewarts & Lloyds, which

they can construct so as to break at the required

points, he is also to enquire as to the welded joints

which he specifies for the rest of the pipes.

In the case of a broken pipe, Mr. Henderson has

carefully considered the matter, sets out his procedure

with spare parts, and skilled labour available, and

the experience he has of the site, I see no reason whey

he should not be able to reinstate a broken pipe

within a few weeks. In these circumstances, I am

informed the supply of water can be maintained from the

existing sources.

The pipe line is specified to be lined inside with

cement. In view that this is a temporary pipe, with

limited years of life, and seeing that the jointing

by welding of a large length of pipe would have a

serious effect upon the lining, I suggest the lining be

omitted, and the cost put into extra thickness of metal

in the pipe itself.

I understand that no action from the water itself

may be expected on the piping.

I need not enumerate points of detail in

construction of this pipe line, as they have been discussed with Mr. Henderson, noted and agreed.

There are no doubt points of practical difficulty

that will arise in constructing the work, but Mr.

Henderson's local knowledge should enable him to adjust

such points as they arise.

I am,

Gentlemen,

Your obedient servant, (Sgd) WILLIAM FAIRLEY.