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Public Works Department Annual Report 工務司署年報 All AI Reviewed
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64. Water Meters:-The number of meters examined and repaired was 8,318 of which fifteen were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations. The number of meters on the island at the end of the year was:-

City of Victoria 12,934 Peak District 301 Pokfulam and Mount Davis. 95 Aberdeen and Aplichau 87 Shouson Hill and Deep Water Bay Golf Club 29 Repulse Bay 32 Stanley and Tytam 80 Shaukiwan. 164 Total... 13,722

$64,274.34
Expenditure:

65. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers:-Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to Blake Pier, Fenwick Street Pier, Green Island Gunpowder Depôt Pier, Jubilee Street Pier, Fire Float Berth, Imports and Exports Berth, King Shan Wharf, Murray Pier, Queen's Pier, Sai Wan Ho Pier, Wilmer Street Pier and to five Refuse Boat Piers. The hoists, machinery and ramps of the passenger ferry berths at Jubilee Street Pier were maintained in good condition.

Expenditure
$16,417.62

66. Maintenance of Public Cemetery:-The Cemeteries were maintained in a satisfactory manner. New paths in the Colonial Cemetery were laid with 24" granolithic paving.

Expenditure
$937.93

67. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 46 of this Report.

Expenditure
$3,992.25

68. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds:-All Government playgrounds were maintained in good condition. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches, etc. was continued.

Expenditure
$1,924.54

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64. Water Meters:-The number of meters examined and repaired was 8,318 of which fifteen were tested in accordance with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations. The number of meters on the island at the end of the year was:- City of Victoria 12,934 Peak District 301 Pokfulam and Mount Davis. 95 Aberdeen and Aplichau 87 Shouson Hill and Deep Water Bay Golf Club 29 Repulse Bay 32 Stanley and Tytam 80 Shaukiwan. 164 Total... 13,722 $64,274.34Expenditure: 65. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers:-Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to Blake Pier, Fenwick Street Pier, Green Island Gunpowder Depôt Pier, Jubilee Street Pier, Fire Float Berth, Imports and Exports Berth, King Shan Wharf, Murray Pier, Queen's Pier, Sai Wan Ho Pier, Wilmer Street Pier and to five Refuse Boat Piers. The hoists, machinery and ramps of the passenger ferry berths at Jubilee Street Pier were maintained in good condition. Expenditure$16,417.62 66. Maintenance of Public Cemetery:-The Cemeteries were maintained in a satisfactory manner. New paths in the Colonial Cemetery were laid with 24" granolithic paving. Expenditure$937.93 67. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 46 of this Report. Expenditure$3,992.25 68. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds:-All Government playgrounds were maintained in good condition. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches, etc. was continued. Expenditure$1,924.54
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! - Q 19 64. Water Meters:-The number of meters examined and repaired was 8,318 of which fifteen were tested in accordance ¡ with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations. The number of meters on the island at the end of the year was:- City of Victoria 12,934 Peak District 301 Pokfulam and Mount Davis. 95 Aberdeen and Aplichau 87 Shouson Hill and Deep Water Bay Golf Club 29 Repulse Bay 32 Stanley and Tytam 80 Shaukiwan. 164 Total... 13,722 $64,274.34 Expenditure: 65. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers:-Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to Blake Pier, Fenwick Street Pier, Green Island Gunpowder Depôt Pier, Jubilee Street Pier, Fire Float Berth, Imports and Exports Berth, King Shan Wharf, Murray Pier, Queen's Pier, Sai Wan Ho Pier, Wilmer Street Pier and to five Refuse Boat Piers. The hoists, machinery and ramps of the passenger ferry berths at Jubilee Street Pier were main- tained in good condition. Expenditure $16,417.62 66. Maintenance of Public Cemetery:-The Cemeteries were inaintained in a satisfactory manner. New paths in the Colonial Cemetery were laid with 24" granolithic paving. Expenditure $937.93 67. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 46 of this Report. Expenditure $3,992.25 68. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds:-All Gov- ernment playgrounds were maintained in good condition. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches, etc. was continued. Expenditure $1,924.54
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64. Water Meters:-The number of meters examined and repaired was 8,318 of which fifteen were tested in accordance ¡ with Regulation 9 of the Water Works Regulations. The number

of meters on the island at the end of the year was:-

City of Victoria

12,934

Peak District

301

Pokfulam and Mount Davis.

95

Aberdeen and Aplichau

87

Shouson Hill and Deep Water Bay Golf Club

29

Repulse Bay

32

Stanley and Tytam

80

Shaukiwan.

164

Total...

13,722

$64,274.34

Expenditure:

65. Maintenance of Praya Walls and Piers:-Praya walls and piers were maintained in a satisfactory condition. Repairs were carried out to Blake Pier, Fenwick Street Pier, Green Island Gunpowder Depôt Pier, Jubilee Street Pier, Fire Float Berth, Imports and Exports Berth, King Shan Wharf, Murray Pier, Queen's Pier, Sai Wan Ho Pier, Wilmer Street Pier and to five Refuse Boat Piers. The hoists, machinery and ramps of the passenger ferry berths at Jubilee Street Pier were main- tained in good condition.

Expenditure

$16,417.62

66. Maintenance of Public Cemetery:-The Cemeteries were inaintained in a satisfactory manner. New paths in the Colonial Cemetery were laid with 24" granolithic paving.

Expenditure

$937.93

67. Maintenance of Chinese Cemeteries:-Work carried out under this head is covered by paragraph 46 of this Report.

Expenditure

$3,992.25

68. Maintenance of Public Recreation Grounds:-All Gov- ernment playgrounds were maintained in good condition. The use of departmental labour for the purpose of mowing grass, cleansing ditches, etc. was continued.

Expenditure

$1,924.54

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