57. New Works and Improvements.
(a) The construction of the new running shed at Hung Hom and new workshops at Ho Tung Lau to replace the railway work- shops at Hung Hom was completed. Some five miles of addi- tional track and 38 new turnouts were laid in connection with the new works. To facilitate train movements between Kowloon and the new running shed, the track layout at the Blackheads goods yard was re-arranged and a building for use as a traffic control post was constructed. For controlling train movements between Sha Tin and Ho Tung Lau, a new crossover was laid at the north of Sha Tin Station and a new semaphore signal erected. The interlocking mechanism of the signalling system at Sha Tin Station was also re-arranged.
(b) The effective length of No. 8 Road at Kowloon Station was extended to 600 feet to enable the stabling of a full set of Chinese Section mechanically operated refrigerator-wagons. Work included the installation of a friction buffer stop and the extension of the track circuit. Some 370 square yards of the unloading space next to No. 8 Road was resurfaced with cement concrete.
(c) In connection with the road works for the Chatham Road Flyover, 83 feet of new retaining wall, 190 feet of chain-link wire fence and 390 feet of open channel were constructed.
58. Railway Land. The following areas of railway land were let on permits for various purposes:
Description
Club House and Sports Ground
Motor Car Garage and Service Station...
Storage
Cultivation and Gardening
Various Other Purposes
Total ...
Area sq. ft.
Annual Rental $
126,936
20.00
20,768
18,691.00
18,792
10,656.00
934,388
3,645.00
258,022
32,133,00
1,358,906
65,145.00
59. Advertising Space. Advertising space let during the year was 10,003 square feet to a total value of $336,936.73.
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