1975-1976 — Page 46

Tunnels

APPENDIX XX

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All tunnels were inspected and maintained in good order. Side channels inside Tunnel No. 2 were cleared and two bays of plastic sheet ceiling were repaired.

Bridges

(a) Bridges No. 4, 5, 7, 20 and 21 were repainted with epoxy resin.

(b) bridge No. 38 was overhauled, stiffening plates were added and a

movable inspection gantry installed.

(c) Bridge No. 29 was converted from steel to R.C.C. structure.

(d) 3ed stones at both abutments of Bridge No. 20 were stabilized

by grouting.

Road level crossing

Road level crossings at Mile", 5, 132, 18, 19 and Sheung Shui were repaired including renewal of defective fastenings and repacking track.

Stations

(a) The bell in the Clock Tower of Tsim Sha Tsui Station was removed

to the new Kowloon Station at Hung Hom.

(b) waiting shelters at Mong nox, Sha Tin, University, Tai Po Kau,

Tai Po Market and Fanling stations were repainted.

(c)

The safe at Lo u ticketing office was replaced with a larger one to cope with present storage aemand.

(a)

All notice boards and sign boards at Tai Po Market and Lo Wu stations were repainted.

(e) 5 broken fence posts at Sha Tin Station were renewed.

(f)

Alterations were made to offices in K.C.R. Headquarters.

Staff Quarters and Gate Huts

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(b)

The roof of Traffic Staff Quarters at Sha Tin was overhauled.

The roof, windows and doors of No. 6 Gang neadman's Quarter were overhauled.