WHAT IS BEING DONE ABOUT
4. a) Water supply. Flans are now being considered
to put the water supply on a more regular basis.
b) Drainage. Pumphouses are being installed and the
open ditches have since last year been cleared
twice daily. Flans are being considered to repair
the main drainage.
c) Sanitation.
The Urbon Services Department has a
large team of sweepers who operate in the City.
Several huge refuse bins and standpipes for street
cleaning have been installed. The Urban Services
Department carry out investigation of infectious
diseases, pest control, the daily chlorination of
wells and the maintenance of public latrines.
d) Electricity.
Plans are being drawn up to sort out
and improve the inadequate and hazardous electricity
situation.
e) Fire risks. Fire risk, because of the maze-like
layout of the Walled City, is high. In 1973 the
Hong Kong Government started to clear the sensitive
areas on the fringe of the Walled City.
Legislation regarding the storing of dangerous
goods is also enforced.
/f) Housing.
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