220. Minor Works:-Works carried out comprised the erection of fencing around the pipe yard at Yaumati Depot to prevent theft of pipes and fittings; alterations to the Gauge Basin and Inlet main at the Gardens Service Reservoir; the overhaul of two electric welding machines at the Workshop and the transfer of a Harland-Ruston Diesel pumping set from Albany to Pokfulam Reservoir Pumping Station.
221. Preliminary Investigations:-These included surveys at Shing Mun North Conduit in connection with its proposed replacement by a pipe line; surveys at Eastern Filter Beds and Bowen Road Conduit in connection with the proposed reconstruction of these works; the digging of trial pits to test foundations at the site of the proposed new 750 feet level service reservoir above West Point Filters and the digging of trial wells near Big Wave Bay and Surveys at Island Bay, Shek O.
Rehabilitation Loan (1948).
222. Motor Transport:-Two Ford 10 H.P. Saloons and four Ford 2 ton Lorries were purchased.
223. Billing Machine:-Difficulty in obtaining a suitable type of billing machine made it necessary to postpone purchase.
224. Cabinet:-Enquiries were made for a suitable type of filing cabinet and approval requested for local purchase.
225. Meter Readers' Book Binders: These book-binders were for use in conjunction with the billing machine, but since this machine was not procured the purchase of the binders was also postponed.
226. Replacement of Chlorine Cylinders: -Owing to the scarcity of cylinders the Crown Agents were unable to purchase, but a limited number was obtained on hire.
227. Replacement of Eastern Filter Plant:-Delivery of new plant was continued throughout the year and was almost completed. Shortage of staff delayed the commencement of the construction of the filters, but contract drawings were well advanced.
228. Replacement of distribution Mains and Hydrants:- Mains of diameter of 1" to 8" to a total length of nearly 19,000 feet and of diameters of 1 to 6″ to a total length of about 6,000 feet on the Island and Mainland respectively, were replaced, re-aligned, re-arranged or altered to restore those damaged or otherwise found unsatisfactory. The more important localities in which this work was necessary were in Caine Road, Shouson Hill, Stubbs Road, Shaukiwan, Magazine Gap and Peak Road in Hong Kong, at Man Ming Lane, Public Square Street, Cameron Road, Wai Ching Street, Austin Road and Knutsford Terrace in Kowloon, and at Un Long and Taipo in the New Territories. Mains which were removed or abandoned totalled approximately 6,000 feet of 2" to 6" diameter on the Island and 5,000 feet on the Mainland. In addition, 2" to 6" valves to a total of 23 were fixed and 6 were removed.
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220. Minor Works:-Works carried out comprised the erec- tion of fencing around the pipe yard at Yaumati Depot to prevent theft of pipes and fittings; alterations to the Gauge Basin and Inlet main at the Gardens Service Reservoir; the overhaul of two electric welding machines at the Workshop and the transfer of a Harland-Ruston Diesel pumping set from Albany to Pokfulam Reservoir Pumping Station.
221. Preliminary Investigations:-These included surveys at Shing Mun North Conduit in connection with its proposed replacement by a pipe line; surveys at Eastern Filter Beds and Bowen Road Conduit in connection with the proposed recon- struction of these works; the digging of trial pits to test foundations at the site of the proposed new 750 feet level service reservoir above West Point Filters and the digging of trial wells near Big Wave Bay and Surveys at Island Bay, Shek 0.
Rehabilitation Loan (1948).
222. Motor Transport:-Two Ford 10 H.P. Saloons and four Ford 2 ton Lorries were purchased.
223. Billing Machine:-Difficulty in obtaining a suitable type of billing machine made it necessary to postpone purchase.
224. Cabinet:-Enquiries were made for a suitable type of filing cabinet and approval requested for local purchase.
225. Meter Readers' Book Binders: These book-binders were for use in conjunction with the billing machine, but since this machine was not procured the purchase of the binders was also postponed.
226. Replacement of Chlorine Cylinders: -Owing to the scarcity of cylinders the Crown Agents were unable to purchase, but a limited number was obtained on hire.
227. Replacement of Eastern Filter Plant:-Delivery of new plant was continued throughout the year and was almost completed. Shortage of staff delayed the commencement of the construction of the filters, but contract drawings were well advanced.
228. Replacement of distribution Mains and Hydrants:- Mains of diameter of 1" to 8" to a total length of nearly 19,000 feet and of diameters of 1 to 6′′ to a total length of about 6,000 feet on the Island and Mainland respectively, were replaced, re-aligned, re-arranged or altered to restore those damaged or otherwise found unsatisfactory. The more important localities in which this work was necessary were in Caine Road, Shouson Hill, Stubbs Road, Shaukiwan, Magazine Gap and Peak Road in Hong Kong, at Man Ming Lane, Public Square Street, Cameron Road, Wai Ching Street, Austin Road and Knutsford Terrace in Kowloon, and at Un Long and Taipo in the New Territories. Mains which were removed or abandoned totalled approximately 6,000 feet of 2" to 6" diameter on the Island and 5,000 feet on the Mainland. In addition, 2" to 6" valves to a total of 23 were fixed and 6 were removed.
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