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Hongkong.

(c.) Road from Victoria Gap to High West Gap.-A contract for the first section of this road, extending over a length of 2,820 feet, was let to Mr. Li Hing in June and, with the exception of the surfacing and the erection of railings, the section was completed at the close of the year. Its construction was undertaken to form a connection between Victoria and High West Gaps along the northern slopes of Victoria Peak. Though a few building sites will be rendered available on a spur below the signalling flagstaff, the road will be principally used as a promenade, a wonderful panoramic view of the City, Harbour and surroundings being obtainable from it. Starting from Victoria Gap, the road contours the hillside below the Mount Austin Barracks, being practically level until it reaches a point below Bishop's Lodge, whence it continues westwards with a rising grade of 1 in 18 to the end of the first section. It is 8 feet in width and is generally cut out of the hillside. In some places, it has been necessary to construct retaining walls in order to avoid excessive cutting or to improve the alignment of the road.

1913 Estimates, $15,000.00 | Total Estimates, $55,000.00
1913 Expenditure, $11,373.61
Expenditure to 31/12/13, $11,373.61

(d.) General Works.-The following is a statement of the works executed under this heading except those of a trifling nature. The sum stated is, in some cases, only a part of the cost, owing to the work extending into more than one year.

(i.) Constructing a path, 6-ft. wide, from the east end of Kennedy Road to Mount Parish, (completed), $2,366.07

(ii.) Improvement of Wongneichong Road past the Hindoo and Parsee Cemeteries, (not completed), $4,606.19

(iii.) Forming Belchers Street between Collinson and Beach Streets, (completed), $1,146.07

(iv.) Extending Hau Fung Lane southwards past Inland Lots 1913 and 1930, $1,196.63

(v.) Lowering portion of Tank Lane adjoining Inland Lot 1901, $258.66

(vi.) Constructing parapet wall to Ladder Street adjoining Inland Lot 1901, $212.70

1913 Estimates, $10,000.00
1913 Expenditure, $10,125.31.

Item (i). The sale of Inland Lot 1928, on which a dwelling-house has been erected and the erection of a block of Subordinate Officers' Quarters on an adjoining area of land necessitated the construction of this path. A contract was let to Mr. Un Lau On in January and the work was completed in July. The path is 6 feet wide and 970 feet in length and is surfaced throughout with lime and cement concrete, 4 inches thick. It is provided with iron railing of the usual type wherever necessary.

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55 Hongkong. (c.) Road from Victoria Gap to High West Gap.-A contract for the first section of this road, extending over a length of 2,820 feet, was let to Mr. Li Hing in June and, with the exception of the surfacing and the erection of railings, the section was completed at the close of the year. Its construction was undertaken to form a connection between Victoria and High West Gaps along the northern slopes of Victoria Peak. Though a few building sites will be rendered available on a spur below the signalling flagstaff, the road will be principally used as a promenade, a wonderful panoramic view of the City, Harbour and surroundings being obtainable from it. Starting from Victoria Gap, the road contours the hillside below the Mount Austin Barracks, being practically level until it reaches a point below Bishop's Lodge, whence it continues westwards with a rising grade of 1 in 18 to the end of the first section. It is 8 feet in width and is generally cut out of the hillside. In some places, it has been necessary to construct retaining walls in order to avoid excessive cutting or to improve the alignment of the road. 1913 Estimates, $15,000.00 | Total Estimates, $55,000.001913 Expenditure, $11,373.61Expenditure to 31/12/13, $11,373.61 (d.) General Works.-The following is a statement of the works executed under this heading except those of a trifling nature. The sum stated is, in some cases, only a part of the cost, owing to the work extending into more than one year. (i.) Constructing a path, 6-ft. wide, from the east end of Kennedy Road to Mount Parish, (completed), $2,366.07 (ii.) Improvement of Wongneichong Road past the Hindoo and Parsee Cemeteries, (not completed), $4,606.19 (iii.) Forming Belchers Street between Collinson and Beach Streets, (completed), $1,146.07 (iv.) Extending Hau Fung Lane southwards past Inland Lots 1913 and 1930, $1,196.63 (v.) Lowering portion of Tank Lane adjoining Inland Lot 1901, $258.66 (vi.) Constructing parapet wall to Ladder Street adjoining Inland Lot 1901, $212.70 1913 Estimates, $10,000.001913 Expenditure, $10,125.31. Item (i). The sale of Inland Lot 1928, on which a dwelling-house has been erected and the erection of a block of Subordinate Officers' Quarters on an adjoining area of land necessitated the construction of this path. A contract was let to Mr. Un Lau On in January and the work was completed in July. The path is 6 feet wide and 970 feet in length and is surfaced throughout with lime and cement concrete, 4 inches thick. It is provided with iron railing of the usual type wherever necessary.

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· 55 Hongkong. (c.) Road from Victoria Gap to High West Gap.-A contract for the first section of this road, extending over a length of 2,820 feet, was let to Mr. Li Hing in June and, with the exception of the surfacing and the erection of railings, the section was completed at the close of the year. Its construction was undertaken to form a connection between Victoria and High West Gaps along the northern slopes of Victoria Peak. Though a few building sites will be rendered available on a spur below the signalling flagstaff, the road will be principally used as a promenade, a wonder- ful panoramic view of the City, Harbour and surroundings being obtainable from it. Starting from Victoria Gap, the road contours the hillside below the Mount Austin Barracks, being practically level until it reaches a point below Bishop's Lodge, whence it continues westwards with a rising grade of 1 in 18 to the end of the first section. It is 8 feet in width and is generally cut out of the hillside. In some places, it has been necessary to construct retaining walls in order to avoid excessive cutting or to improve the alignment of the road. 1913 Estimates, ..$15,000.00 | Total Estimates, ...$55,000.00 1913 Expenditure,... 11,373.61 Expenditure to 31/12/13, 11,373.61 (d.) General Works.-The following is a statement of the works executed under this heading except those of a trifling nature. The sum stated is, in some cases, only a part of the cost, owing to the work extending into more than one year. (i.) Constructing a path, 6-ft. wide, from the east end of Kennedy Road to Mount Parish, (completed), $2,366.07 (ii.) Improvement of Wongneichong Road past the Hindoo and Parsee Ceme- teries, (not completed), - 4,606.19 (iii.) Forming Belchers Street between Collin- son and Beach Streets, (completed), 1,146.07 (iv.) Extending Hau Fung Lane southwards past Inland Lots 1913 and 1930, 1,196.63 (v.) Lowering portion of Tank Lane adjoin- ing Inland Lot 1901, 258.66 (vi.) Constructing parapet wall to Ladder Street adjoining Inland Lot 1901, 212.70 1913 Estimates, $10,000.00 1913 Expenditure, 10,125.31. Item (i). The sale of Inland Lot 1928, on which a dwelling- house has been erected and the erection of a block of Subordinate Officers' Quarters on an adjoining area of land necessitated the construction of this path. A contract was let to Mr. Un Lau On in January and the work was completed in July. The path is 6 feet wide and 970 feet in length and is surfaced throughout with lime and cement concrete, 4 feet thick. It is provided with iron railing of the usual type wherever necessary.

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Hongkong.

(c.) Road from Victoria Gap to High West Gap.-A contract for the first section of this road, extending over a length of 2,820 feet, was let to Mr. Li Hing in June and, with the exception of the surfacing and the erection of railings, the section was completed at the close of the year. Its construction was undertaken to form a connection between Victoria and High West Gaps along the northern slopes of Victoria Peak. Though a few building sites will be rendered available on a spur below the signalling flagstaff, the road will be principally used as a promenade, a wonder- ful panoramic view of the City, Harbour and surroundings being obtainable from it. Starting from Victoria Gap, the road contours the hillside below the Mount Austin Barracks, being practically level until it reaches a point below Bishop's Lodge, whence it continues westwards with a rising grade of 1 in 18 to the end of the first section. It is 8 feet in width and is generally cut out of the hillside. In some places, it has been necessary to construct retaining walls in order to avoid excessive cutting or to improve the alignment of the road.

1913 Estimates, ..$15,000.00 | Total Estimates, ...$55,000.00 1913 Expenditure,... 11,373.61 Expenditure to

31/12/13,

11,373.61

(i.) Constructing a path, 6-ft. wide, from the east end of Kennedy Road to Mount Parish, (completed),

$2,366.07

(ii.) Improvement of Wongneichong Road past the Hindoo and Parsee Ceme- teries, (not completed),

4,606.19

(iii.) Forming Belchers Street between Collin-

son and Beach Streets, (completed),

1,146.07

(iv.) Extending Hau Fung Lane southwards

past Inland Lots 1913 and 1930,

1,196.63

(v.) Lowering portion of Tank Lane adjoin-

ing Inland Lot 1901,

258.66

(vi.) Constructing parapet wall to Ladder

Street adjoining Inland Lot 1901,

212.70

1913 Estimates,

$10,000.00

1913 Expenditure,

10,125.31.

Item (i). The sale of Inland Lot 1928, on which a dwelling- house has been erected and the erection of a block of Subordinate Officers' Quarters on an adjoining area of land necessitated the construction of this path. A contract was let to Mr. Un Lau On in January and the work was completed in July. The path is 6 feet wide and 970 feet in length and is surfaced throughout with lime and cement concrete, 4 feet thick. It is provided with iron railing of the usual type wherever necessary.

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