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Refuse disposal: A daily collection service is

provided by the Urban Services Department and a

temporary collection point has been established for the storage of refuse.

Sham Shui Po Transit Centre (managed by the Hong Kong

Christian Service)*

1) Population as at 3/10/79:

2)

3)

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8,337

General condition: The general condition of this centre is satisfactory though, occasionally, there is over- crowding. The centre is maintained in a clean and

nuisance-free state and no infestation of pests has

been observed.

Surface channels: All in working order.

Toilet facilities: Flushing toilets are provided and

all are in working order.

Refuse disposal: Bulk refuse containers are being vsed for the temporary storage of refuse at two collection points set up inside the camp. A daily collection service is provided by the Urban Services Department.

Jubilee Transit Centre (managed by the International

Rescue Committee)

1) Population as at 3/10/79:

2)

8,011

General cordition: The centre is a four-storey reinforced concrete building with a proper drainage system and flushing toilets. Due to overcrowding and indifferent maintenance, some of the drainage pipes are choked. Refuse tends to be scattered on the ground

and to accumulate on the metal shades at the rear of