Filling Japanese Tunnels. A detailed survey of all Japanese constructed tunnels was put in hand, and as the survey of each group was completed, the tunnels in the group were filled. A total length of 9,602 feet of tunnels was filled, which involved the placing of 8,593 cubic yards of fill. Known stocks of Japanese explosives in these tunnels were removed, with the exception of the Argyle Street group. This group had almost completely collapsed, and the removal of the explosives stored therein was carried out by the Military Authorities.
130. Government A.R.P. Tunnels.--These tunnels, having been better constructed, were not in such a dangerous condition as the Japanese tunnels. A preliminary survey of all tunnels was made. At one of the larger systems, which was flooded, a new drainage tunnel had to be driven, and the filling of certain dangerous sections was commenced. A total of 204 feet of tunnel was filled, requiring 723 cubic yards of fill.
131. Tunnel Plant and Equipment.--Indents were placed for drilling and grouting equipment, but no deliveries were made. When this equipment is received, the filling of inaccessible lengths through boreholes and grouting behind tunnel linings will be commenced.
Restoration of Damaged Government Buildings.--The construction was commenced of a retaining wall to the approach road to the proposed Government quarters at Leighton Hill.
Restoration of Damaged Non-Government Buildings.--The conversion of premises in Ha Heung Road for use as the transport depot for Kowloon was commenced.
132. Clearance of Building Debris.--This work proceeded satisfactorily according to programme, by both departmental labour and by contract. Contracts were let and completed for clearing debris from Lockhart Road, Fa Yuen Street, and Bedford Road. The Japanese war memorial near Mount Cameron was demolished; the framework being felled by explosives after panel walls and buttresses had been removed, and the clearance of the site was nearly completed.
133. Restoration of Public Recreation Grounds.--Little work was carried out owing to other more urgent work. The restoration of the surface water drainage system at King George V Memorial Park was completed. The ground was cleared of accumulations of debris and rubbish.
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Filling Japanese Tunnels. A detailed survey of all Japanese constructed tunnels was put in hand, and as the survey of each group was completed, the tunnels in the group were filled. A total length of 9,602 feet of tunnels was filled ΑΠ which involved the placing of 8,593 cubic yards of fill. known stocks of Japanese explosives in these tunnels were removed, with the exception of the Argyle Street group. This group had almost completely collapsed and the removal of the explosives stored therein was carried out by the Military Authorities.
130. Government A.R.P. Tunnels.--These tunnels having been better constructed were not in such a dangerous condi- tion as the Japanese tunnels. A preliminary survey of all tunnels was made. At one of the larger systems which was flooded a new drainage tunnel had to be driven and the filling of certain dangerous sections was commenced. A total of 204 feet of tunnel was filled requiring 723 cubic yards of fill.
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Tunnel Plant and Equipment.-Indents were placed for drilling and grouting equipment, but no deliveries were made. When this equipment is received the filling of inaccessible lengths through boreholes and grouting behind tunnel linings will be commenced.
Restoration of Damaged Government Buildings.-The construction was commenced of a retaining wall to the approach road to the proposed Government quarters at Leighton Hill.
Restoration of Damaged Non-Government Buildings. The conversion of premises in Ha Heung Road for use as the transport depot for Kowloon was commenced.
132. Clearance of Building Debris.-This work proceeded satisfactorily according to programme by both departmental labour and by contract. Contracts were let and completed for clearing debris from Lockhart Road, Fa Yuen Street and Bedford Road. The Japanese war memorial near Mount Cameron was demolished, the framework being felled by explosives after panel walls and buttresses had been removed, and the clearance of the site was nearly completed.
133. Restoration of Public Recreation Grounds.--Little work The was carried out owing to other more urgent work. restoration of the surface water drainage system at King Southorn Play- George V Memorial Park was completed. ground was cleared of accumulations of debris and rubbish.
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