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Sub-head 51.-Renewing electrical wiring at Yaumati Slipway, $1,000.-The condi- tion of the greater portion of the installation is not good and should be renewed.

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52.-Playing Fields, $1,000.-Preparing areas recommended by the Com-

mittee as such may be approved.

WATER WORKS.

53.-Distributing Water Mains, $15,000.-This item is necessary for pro-

viding water mains to newly developed areas.

PORT WORKS.

54.-Mong Kok Tsui Ferry, $15,000. The new pier will replace the exist-

ing ferry pier which is old and unsuitable for present conditions.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.

55.-Compensation and Resumptions, $30,000. This item is for the ac- quisition of buildings and land necessitated by the Town Planning Scheme and for the realignment and widening of streets.

NEW KOWLOON.

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BUILDINGS.

56.-Married Quarters, Laichikok Prison, $86,000.-Completes. These quarters were necessary owing to the lack of married quarters attached to the Prison or suitable private houses within a reasonable distance. The quarters provide six flats for married men with three and four rooms and usual offices.

57.-New Female Prison, Laichikok, $100,000. The buildings provide Cell accommodation for 12 Convicts and 12 Remand Prisoners and Dormitory accommodation for 68 Short Term Prisoners together with Reception Rooms, Hospital, Covered Yards, etc. and in addition Quar- ters for a Matron and 24 Wardresses. The site preparation is being done by Prison labour.

58.-Latrine at Kowloon Tong Waterloo Road (Park area), $2,500. This convenience will be situated between Essex Crescent and Waterloo Road and provides for four water flush closets and urinal.

GENERAL WORKS.

59.-Roads, $80,000.-To meet the cost of forming and surfacing exten-

sions to main roads to give access to building developments.

60.—(a) Drainage : Training Nullahs, $8,000.-To provide for drainage for hillside areas in course of development and for anti-malarial mea-

sures.

(b) Drainage: Miscellaneous Drainage Works, $80,000.-This sum is

necessary in order to provide the sewers and storm water drains. essential for properties in development areas.

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