482 THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SEPTEMBER 20, 1929.
QUESTIONS.
5. The Hon. Mr. J. P. BRAGA, pursuant to notice, asked the following questions:-
1. Will the Honourable Colonial Secretary state what representations, if any, have been received by the Government from the Ilong Kong Automobile Association, or any other organisation in the Colony, in connection with the new parking arrangements for motor-cycles near the "Star" Ferry Wharf at Kowloon Point?
2. Hlas attention been given by the Traffic Department to the repeated com- plaints appearing in letters to the newspapers against the unsatisfactory nature of the arrangements?
3. What steps is the Government taking-
(a) to improve the recent innovation that is causing so much incon-
venience to moter-cylists at Kowloon;
(b) and when will any needed improvement be effected?
The Colonial Secretary replied as follows:-
1. No representations have been received.
2. The Traffic Department has taken note of certain letters which appeared
in the local press.
3.—(a) & (b). The matter is under consideration and as at present advised the Government considers that it will be necessary to prohibit the leaving of unattended motor-cars and motor-cycles within the congested area at Tsim Sha Tsui point.
6. The Hon. Mr. J. P. BRAGA, pursuant to notice, asked the following questions:-
1. Regarding a petition to Government from residents of the Homuntin district for a water-carriage system and the reply, dated 3rd August, with reference thereto, from the Honourable the Director of Public Works that, in view of the very heavy expense involved, he was not prepared to make recommendations to Government at the present time, will the Director of Public Works state what is the estimate of cost for laying a suitable and new drainage system with an outfall clear of the Harbour of Refuge?
2. Will the Director of Public Works kindly consider the feasibility of an alternative scheme whereby sewer connections may be established from Homuntin down Argyle Street continuing thence down one of the new streets ultimately to link up with the existing sewers in Prince Edward Road, thus obviating the undesirability of any sewage emptying into the Typhoon Refuge?
3. Failing the feasibility of a system such as that outlined in the second question, will the Director of Public Works suggest any other scheme whereby residents of the Homuntin district may obtain a water-carriage system that must ultimately become an imperative necessity, from a public health point of view, on account of the steady growth of the Homuntin District?
The Director of Public Works replied as follows:
1. The petition referred to was addressed to the Director of Public Works. The estimated cost of constructing a sewerage system to deal only with the Homuntin district and to discharge north of the Harbour of Refuge is $50,000.00.
2. The scheme herein suggested has already been explored, and has been
found impracticable on account of levels.
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