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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JUNE 28, 1929.
Another similar pumping unit has been fixed in the Laichikok stream below the Kowloon Filter Beds to pump up the contents of the stream to the Filter Beds. A minimum yield of 75,000 gallons a day is anticipated. An 8" pipe line 1,600 ft. in length has been laid to divert the lower Sheklipui stream into the Kowloon Filter Beds and a dry weather flow of 40,000 gallons a day is meanwhile being obtained.
Other Sources.
The supply from Sham Tseng Source is not yet in operation owing to the necessary pipes having to be obtained from outside the Colony. Other sources have been investigated at Tai Shui Hang, giving approximately 32,000 gallons a day, and at Yu Ho at Tai O, giving approximately 87,000 gallons a day, but these supplies will not be taken up at present as it is not advisable to divert lighters for this work owing to the small quantity available and the difficulties of approach.
The construction of a temporary dry weather flow channel about 3,500 ft. in length from the Tytam Bay stream to Tytam Tuk Reservoir has com- menced and it is hoped to complete it by the end of July. This work will be later superseded by the permanent "Dragon's Back" Catchwater. Meantime it is hoped to gain at least 50 million gallons from August to March, 1930, and as it is most unlikely that Tytam Tuk will overflow this summer, this additional storage will be most welcome.
Restrictions.
Since the possibility of a water shortage was foreseen last Autumn, the follow-
ing restrictions have been imposed.
September 10th, 1928.
Full supply to all district ceased.
September 11th-October 31st.
Rider Main districts restricted to a 2 hours per day supply.
November 1st-April 30th, 1929.
All Rider Mains disconnected and a constant supply by street foun- tains given in Rider Main Areas. (Full supply for 3 days at Chinese New Year). .
March 25th-April 30th.
Night pressures reduced throughout City.
April 15th.
Shipping Companies advised to obtain supplies elsewhere.
May 1st-May 27th.
Principal mains open daily from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. only.
May 28th June 17th.
Principal mains open daily from 6-10 a.m. and 3–6 p.m. only.
June 5th.
Contractors' Building Supplies disconnected.
June 18th.
Hours of supply advertised to be 6-9 a.m. and 3.30-6 p.m. only.
Peak 4 hours daily.
Emergency Regulations.
Regulations under the Emergency Regulations Ordinance have been made by the Governor in Council, empowering the Director of Public Works to take over water boats, lighters, and other vessels to be used for con- veying or storing water, and any source of water supply, with the reservoir, piers, and other works in connexion therewith.
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