CO129-561-10 Estimates 1938 2-9-1937 - 23-9-1938 — Page 308

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PUBLIC WORKS EXTRAORDINARY

Notes on 1938 Estimates.

HONG KONG.

BUILDINGS.

Sub-head 1.-Central Government Store, $205,000. This sum is to permit the further development on the Central Government Store which is being erected on the reclaimed area to the east side of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club premises.

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2.-Central Magistracy-Alterations, $19,000.—To permit the replanning of the top floor of this building in order to provide a third court with Third Magistrate's Office and rooms for witnesses, and Fines Officer. There will also be a Juvenile Court with Waiting Rooms and Office for the Probation Officer. Increased office accommodation will be provided on the first floor.

3.-Wongneicheong Market, $18,000.-To construct a single storey

market of the open type with Caretaker's quarters adjoining.

4.-Stanley Village-Two Latrines, $12,000.-To provide public con-

veniences in this village.

5.-Tytam Village Latrine, $4,500.-To provide a small public con-

venience in this village.

GENERAL WORKS.

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6.-Roads, $30,000. This sum is required to provide for the road surfacing, kerbing, channelling and footpaths of new roads as new buildings are erected or realignments of streets take place.

7.—Drainage (a) Training Nullahs, $5,000.-This sum is required to meet the cost of training stream courses where this is necessary as a result of new development.

(b) Miscellaneous, $20,000.-Required to meet the cost of providing sewers and storm water drains for houses in newly developed areas.

8.-Miscellaneous, $20,000.-This vote is available for all Departments and provides funds for minor works which arise during the year but are considered too small for a separate vote.

9.-Waterworks (a) Meters, $25,000.-To provide for the supply of new

meters throughout the year.

(b) Miscellaneous, $10,000.—To provide for small extensions to subsidiary water mains and other miscellaneous minor works.

10.-Port Works, $2,000.-To cover the expense incurred in taking soundings, borings, and for preliminary investigations in connection with new or proposed harbour works, foreshore dumping, etc.