Estimates-1933 — Page 99

Head 33.-PUBLIC WORKS RECURRENT

PUBLIC WORKS, RECURRENT,—Continued.

NEW TERRITORIES.

Approved Estimate, 1932.

Estimate, 1933.

$

101

ITEMS.

22:-BUILDINGS.

1

Maintenance of Buildings

25,000

28,000

(1)

2

Improvements to Buildings

500,

3,000

(2)

Co

3

Maintenance of Lighthouses

10,000

10,000

35,500

41,000

23:-COMMUNICATIONS.

1

Roads and Bridges (Maintenance and Improvements)

80,000

100,000 (1)(2)

2

Maintenance of Telephones

4,500

4,500

84,500

104,500

24:-DRAINAGE.

1

Maintenance of Sewers, Nullahs, &c.,

500

700

(1)

500

700

25:-TYPHOON & RAINSTORM DAMAGES,

Typhoon and Rainstorm Damages

5,000

5,000

5,000

5,000

26:-WATER WORKS.

1

Maintenance of Fanling Waterworks

700

2

Maintenance of Taipo Waterworks

700

3

Water Meters, upkeep and repairs.......

600

700

700

600

27:-MISCELLANEOUS.

1

Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers

4,500

2,000

4,500

3,000

(3)

2,000

3,000

Total New Territories

132,000

156,200

(1) Increased maintenance.

(2) Previous provision insufficient.

(3) Considered sufficient.