288. The progress made is indicated in the table below:
Gas Electric Island Mainland Total Island Mainland Total 1953/54 580 165 745 549 100 649 1954/55 1,855 1,770 3,625 2,060 2,164 4,224289. The formation of terraces, access paths, steps, channels and catchwaters at the Chinese Cemeteries at Wo Hop Shek and Sandy Ridge continued. Normal maintenance work was carried out to other cemeteries within the urban areas.
290. The Roads Office Storm Damage Squad was on call during the typhoon season for general emergency work which included the clearance of landslides, trees and boulders from roads and also rescue work and clearance of debris from collapsed huts and houses. In spite of the very dry summer, 39 calls for assistance were answered during the year.
291. A 3-year contract was let for the cutting down of Morrison Hill to Town Planning levels. The contract was framed to permit the contractor to quarry, crush and sell stone from the hill. During the year approximately 62,000 cubic yards of crushed aggregate and 14,000 cubic yards of overburden were removed from the site.
Traffic Control and Aids
292. Many miles of white lines were painted along road centre lines, in car park areas, traffic lanes and at pedestrian crossings; well over 5,000 gallons of white paint was used and experiments were made with different brands to determine the most economical. Work continued on the fabrication and erection of new traffic signs and the maintenance of existing signs. Extended use was made of pedestrian railings.
288. The progress made is indicated in the table below:
Gas
Electric
1953/54
1954 / 55
Type
Island
Mainland Total
Island
Mainland
Total
580
165
745
549
100
649
1,855
1,770
3,625
2,060
2,164
4,224
Other Works
289. The formation of terraces, access paths, steps, channels and catchwaters at the Chinese Cemeteries at Wo Hop Shek and Sandy Ridge continued. Normal maintenance work was carried out to other cemeteries within the urban areas.
290. The Roads Office Storm Damage Squad was on call during the typhoon season for general emergency work which included the clearance of landslides, trees and boulders from roads and also rescue work and clearance of debris from col- lapsed huts and houses. In spite of the very dry summer, 39 calls for assistance were answered during the year.
291. A 3-year contract was let for the cutting down of Morrison Hill to Town Planning levels. The contract was framed to permit the contractor to quarry, crush and sell stone from the hill. During the year approximately 62,000 cubic yards of crushed aggregate and 14,000 cubic yards of overburden were removed from the site.
Traffic Control and Aids
292. Many miles of white lines were painted along road centre lines, in car park areas, traffic lanes and at pedestrian crossings; well over 5,000 gallons of white paint was used and experiments were made with different brands to determine the most economical. Work continued on the fabrication and erection of new traffic signs and the maintenance of existing signs. Extended use was made of pedestrian railings.
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