182. Many areas which have been developed illegally and without any form of planning are not provided with sewers. Where these drain into open nullahs offensive smells are caused, more particularly during dry periods when the rate of flow is at a minimum and many complaints were received on that score. Similar nuisances occurred along the foreshores in the harbour near densely populated areas and were most noticeable at low tides.
183. The nullah decking programme for the year included Boundary Street west of Embankment Road, Sung Wong Toi Road and sections of the nullah at Mong Kok and Prince Edward Roads. Further culverting of an offensive tidal creek was carried out at Un Long and the construction of a large box culvert across the Causeway Bay Reclamation was completed.
184. Main storm-water drainage works were carried out in Tai Hang Village to reduce flooding.
Typhoon and Rainstorm Damage
185. No abnormally heavy rainstorms occurred during the year and only minor damage was caused.
Private Works
186. The number of drainage plans for proposed private works which were submitted for examination during the year was considerably higher than usual, and a total of 617 plans was dealt with. The number of requests for drainage reports on applications for the lease of land for private development also showed a marked increase and 325 such reports were made during the year. Consultations on drainage questions were given to private architects and property owners and to other Government offices.
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182. Many areas which have been developed illegally and without any form of planning are not provided with sewers. Where these drain into open nullahs offensive smells are caused, more particularly during dry periods when the rate of flow is at a minimum and many complaints were received on that score. Similar nuisances occurred along the foreshores in the harbour near densely populated areas and were most noticeable at low tides.
183. The nullah decking programme for the year included Boundary Street west of Embankment Road, Sung Wong Toi Road and sections of the nullah at Mong Kok and Prince Edward Roads. Further culverting of an offensive tidal creek was carried out at Un Long and the construction of a large box culvert across the Causeway Bay Reclamation was completed.
184. Main storm-water drainage works were carried out in Tai Hang Village to reduce flooding.
Typhoon and Rainstorm Damage
185. No abnormally heavy rainstorms occurred during the year and only minor damage was caused.
Private Works
186. The number of drainage plans for proposed private works which were submitted for examination during the year was considerably higher than usual, and a total of 617 plans was dealt with. The number of requests for drainage reports on applications for the lease of land for private development also showed a marked increase and 325 such reports were made during the year. Consultations on drainage questions were given to private architects and property owners and to other Government offices.
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