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Public Works Department Annual Report 工務司署年報 All AI Reviewed

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ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE.

Public Works Recurrent.

Maintenance of Government Buildings:--The normal recurrent maintenance programme was commenced at the beginning of the year, the aim being to repair and redecorate throughout every Government-owned building once every four years. Buildings, other than quarters, will in addition be colour-washed once internally during the four years period. Maintenance contracts for a period of twelve months were let in September by competitive tender. "Programme" work was carried out during the year at the following buildings:

Police Stations-Central, Pokfulum, Lok Ma Chau, Sheung Shui, Lin Ma Hang, Ta Ku Ling, Ping Shan, Tai O, Yaumati, Mong Kok, Shamshuipo, Kowloon Headquarters, Wanchai Gap, Eastern (No. 2).

Schools-Ellis Kadoorie, King George V, Yaumati, Un Long, Cheung Chau.

Markets-Sookunpo, Tai Hang, Lockhart Road, Quarry Bay, Shek Tong Tsui, Central.

Hospitals-Sai Ying Pun, Lai Chi Kok, Tsan Yuk.

Quarters-Caine Road, 534 The Peak, 150-156 The Peak, "Courtlands", Custodian Lodge-Government House, Indian Quarters-Stanley Prison.

Miscellaneous-Taipo Land Office, Cheung Chau Fisheries Building, Lai Chi Kok Female Prison, Eastern Fire Station, Hung Hom Government Store, Ping Shan Land Office, Public Latrines.

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Maintenance of Non-Government Buildings:-In view of the limited funds available, expenditure was restricted to urgent essential repairs only. The following buildings were amongst those which received attention during the year; Treasury-Prince's Building, Mong Kok Fire Station; 46, Macdonnell Road (Hostel), Kennedy Road Junior School, Buxey Lodge (Hostel), Police Headquarters (Oriental Building), Taipo Chinese Dispensary, Taipo Government School, Wanchai Health Centre, 5c, Broom Road.

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Alterations and Additions to Government Buildings: The buildings in which more important work was carried out are as follows: Lai Chi Kok Hospital--water storage tank; King George V School-gymnasium floor; General Post Office-

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Page 6 2 ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE. Public Works Recurrent. Maintenance of Government Buildings:--The normal recurrent maintenance programme was commenced at the beginning of the year, the aim being to repair and redecorate throughout every Government-owned building once every four years. Buildings, other than quarters, will in addition be colour-washed once internally during the four years period. Maintenance contracts for a period of twelve months were let in September by competitive tender. "Programme" work was carried out during the year at the following buildings: Police Stations-Central, Pokfulum, Lok Ma Chau, Sheung Shui, Lin Ma Hang, Ta Ku Ling, Ping Shan, Tai O, Yaumati, Mong Kok, Shamshuipo, Kowloon Headquarters, Wanchai Gap, Eastern (No. 2). Schools-Ellis Kadoorie, King George V, Yaumati, Un Long, Cheung Chau. Markets-Sookunpo, Tai Hang, Lockhart Road, Quarry Bay, Shek Tong Tsui, Central. Hospitals-Sai Ying Pun, Lai Chi Kok, Tsan Yuk. Quarters-Caine Road, 534 The Peak, 150-156 The Peak, "Courtlands", Custodian Lodge-Government House, Indian Quarters-Stanley Prison. Miscellaneous-Taipo Land Office, Cheung Chau Fisheries Building, Lai Chi Kok Female Prison, Eastern Fire Station, Hung Hom Government Store, Ping Shan Land Office, Public Latrines. 7. Maintenance of Non-Government Buildings:-In view of the limited funds available, expenditure was restricted to urgent essential repairs only. The following buildings were amongst those which received attention during the year; Treasury-Prince's Building, Mong Kok Fire Station; 46, Macdonnell Road (Hostel), Kennedy Road Junior School, Buxey Lodge (Hostel), Police Headquarters (Oriental Building), Taipo Chinese Dispensary, Taipo Government School, Wanchai Health Centre, 5c, Broom Road. 8. Alterations and Additions to Government Buildings: The buildings in which more important work was carried out are as follows: Lai Chi Kok Hospital--water storage tank; King George V School-gymnasium floor; General Post Office- Page 6 6 2
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- Page 6 6. 2 ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE. Public Works Recurrent. Maintenance of Government Buildings:--The normal recurrent maintenance programme was commenced at the begin- ning of the year, the aim being to repair and redecorate throughout every Government-owned building once every four years. Buildings, other than quarters, will in addition be colour- washed once internally during the four years period. Mainten- ance contracts for a period of twelve months were let in September by competitive tender. "Programme" work was carried out during the year at the following buildings: --- Police Stations-Central, Pokfulum, Lok Ma Chau, Sheung Shui, Lin Ma Hang, Ta Ku Ling, Ping Shan, Tai 0, Yaumati, Mong Kok, Shamshuipo, Kowloon Headquarters, Wanchai Gap, Eastern (No. 2). Schools-Ellis Kadoorie, King George V, Yaumati, Un Long, Cheung Chau. Markets-Sookunpo, Tai Hang, Lockhart Road, Quarry Bay, Shek Tong Tsui, Central. Hospitals-Sai Ying Pun, Lai Chi Kok, Tsan Yuk. Quarters-Caine Road, 534 The Peak, 150-156 The Peak, "Courtlands", Custodian Lodge-Government House, Indian Quarters-Stanley Prison. Miscellaneous-Taipo Land Office, Cheung Chau Fisheries Building, Lai Chi Kok Female Prison, Eastern Fire Station, Hung Hom Government Store, Ping Shan Land Office, Public Latrines. 7. Maintenance of Non-Government Buildings:-In view of the limited funds available, expenditure was restricted to urgent essential repairs only. The following buildings were amongst those which received attention during the year; Treasury-Prince's Building, Mong Kok Fire Station; 46, Macdonnell Road (Hostel), Kennedy Road Junior School, Buxey Lodge (Hostel), Police Headquarters (Oriental Building), Taipo Chinese Dispensary, Taipo Government School, Wanchai Health Centre, 5c, Broom Road. 8. Alterations and Additions to Government Buildings: The buildings in which more important work was carried out are as follows: Lai Chi Kok Hospital--water storage tank; King George V School-gymnasium floor; General Post Office-
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ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE.

Public Works Recurrent.

Maintenance of Government Buildings:--The normal recurrent maintenance programme was commenced at the begin- ning of the year, the aim being to repair and redecorate throughout every Government-owned building once every four years. Buildings, other than quarters, will in addition be colour- washed once internally during the four years period. Mainten- ance contracts for a period of twelve months were let in September by competitive tender. "Programme" work was carried out during the year at the following buildings: ---

Police Stations-Central, Pokfulum, Lok Ma Chau, Sheung Shui, Lin Ma Hang, Ta Ku Ling, Ping Shan, Tai 0, Yaumati, Mong Kok, Shamshuipo, Kowloon Headquarters, Wanchai Gap, Eastern (No. 2).

Schools-Ellis Kadoorie, King George V, Yaumati, Un Long, Cheung Chau.

Markets-Sookunpo, Tai Hang, Lockhart Road, Quarry Bay, Shek Tong Tsui, Central.

Hospitals-Sai Ying Pun, Lai Chi Kok, Tsan Yuk.

Quarters-Caine Road, 534 The Peak, 150-156 The Peak, "Courtlands", Custodian Lodge-Government House, Indian Quarters-Stanley Prison.

Miscellaneous-Taipo

Land Office, Cheung Chau Fisheries Building, Lai Chi Kok Female Prison, Eastern Fire Station, Hung Hom Government Store, Ping Shan Land Office, Public Latrines.

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Maintenance of Non-Government Buildings:-In view of the limited funds available, expenditure was restricted to urgent essential repairs only. The following buildings were amongst those which received attention during the year; Treasury-Prince's Building, Mong Kok Fire Station; 46, Macdonnell Road (Hostel), Kennedy Road Junior School, Buxey Lodge (Hostel), Police Headquarters (Oriental Building), Taipo Chinese Dispensary, Taipo Government School, Wanchai Health Centre, 5c, Broom Road.

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Alterations and Additions to Government Buildings: The buildings in which more important work was carried out are as follows: Lai Chi Kok Hospital--water storage tank; King George V School-gymnasium floor; General Post Office-

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