Investigations and Miscellaneous Works
233. Borings. The following were carried out:
(a) The land boring gang continued their work at various sites in the Colony including bores made at Piper's Hill, Tsun Wan, Slow Sand Filter Beds at Taipo Road, Caroline Hill Government Depot site etc., etc., the total number of bores taken being 70.
(b) The marine boring gang, apart from their normal duties, were also engaged on investigations of the sea bed in connexion with the development of Kai Tak Airport under the direction of the Consulting Engineers for the new Airport. They also assisted the Stores Department in their search for seabed sand outside the harbour limits. Bores were also made at Tai Kok Tsui, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon Bay, Hung Hom Bay, Kun Tong, Gin Drinkers' Bay and other sites. The total number of bores made were 88.
234. Minor Works. Minor works carried out or commenced were:-
(a) King Shan Pier was extended an additional 36 feet in timber construction.
(b) A further section of the hill at Mission Road, Kowloon, was levelled and the spoil dumped in Ma Tau Kok Reclamation.
(c) Detailed drawings were commenced for a new ferry pier at Stewart Road for the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Co.
(d) A new radar reflector beacon consisting of precast concrete sections was completed on Tathong Rock as a navigational aid to shipping.
(e) Investigations and designs were made for many other minor projects, plans and calculations submitted by private architects for new piers and repairs to piers were checked, and inspections of sites for private leases carried out.
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Investigations and Miscellaneous Works
233. Borings. The following were carried out:
(a) The land boring gang continued their work at various sites in the Colony including bores made at Piper's Hill. Tsun Wan, Slow Sand Filter Beds at Taipo Road, Caro- line Hill Government Depot site etc., etc., the total number of bores taken being 70.
(b) The marine boring gang, apart from their normal duties, were also engaged on investigations of the sea bed in connexion with the development of Kai Tak Airport under the direction of the Consulting Engineers for the new Airport. They also assisted the Stores Department in their search for seabed sand outside the harbour limits. Bores were also made at Tai Kok Tsui, Ma Tau Kok, Kowloon Bay, Hung Hom Bay, Kun Tong, Gin Drinkers' Bay and other sites. The total number of bores made were 88.
234. Minor Works. Minor works carried out or commenced
were:-
(a) King Shan Pier was extended an additional 36 feet in
timber construction.
(b) A further section of the hill at Mission Road, Kowloon, was levelled and the spoil dumped in Ma Tau Kok Reclamation.
(c) Detailed drawings were commenced for a new ferry pier at Stewart Road for the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Co.
(d) A new radar reflector beacon consisting of precast concrete sections was completed on Tathong Rock as a navigational aid to shipping.
(e) Investigations and designs were made for many other minor projects, plans and calculations submitted by private architects for new piers and repairs to piers. were checked, and inspections of sites for private leases carried out.
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