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

137. In addition all hereditaments falling to be assessed for Estate Duty purposes were valued, and assistance in valuation matters was given to other Government departments.

138. Work continued in the negotiation of surrenders for such purposes as road improvements, implementation of planning layouts, etc. The case for the Crown was presented before two Arbitration Boards formed to determine compensation payable under the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance and preparatory work was done for Boards which may later be convened for other resumptions gazetted during the year.

Planning

139. The preparation of outline development plans proceeded during the year. Planning of two additional districts was started, layouts now being available for 20 out of the 32 planning districts. More detailed planning was carried out than in previous years.

140. The outline development plans of North Point and Yaumati districts were prepared for the Town Planning Board and exhibited to the public. Plans of Kun Tong district were prepared for an interdepartmental Committee set up to consider the use of the reclamation for industrial sites.

DRAINAGE OFFICE

Chief Engineer, R. A. Mirams, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.W.E.

General

141. Apart from unusually heavy rainfall during April the rainfall during the year was below average and rainstorm and typhoon damage was on a small scale.

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137. In addition all hereditaments falling to be assessed for Estate Duty purposes were valued, and assistance in valuation matters was given to other Government departments. 138. Work continued in the negotiation of surrenders for such purposes as road improvements, implementation of planning layouts, etc. The case for the Crown was presented before two Arbitration Boards formed to determine compensation payable under the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance and preparatory work was done for Boards which may later be convened for other resumptions gazetted during the year. Planning 139. The preparation of outline development plans proceeded during the year. Planning of two additional districts was started, layouts now being available for 20 out of the 32 planning districts. More detailed planning was carried out than in previous years. 140. The outline development plans of North Point and Yaumati districts were prepared for the Town Planning Board and exhibited to the public. Plans of Kun Tong district were prepared for an interdepartmental Committee set up to consider the use of the reclamation for industrial sites. DRAINAGE OFFICE Chief Engineer, R. A. Mirams, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.W.E. General 141. Apart from unusually heavy rainfall during April the rainfall during the year was below average and rainstorm and typhoon damage was on a small scale. 28 Page 37

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137. In addition all hereditaments falling to be assessed for Estate Duty purposes were valued, and assistance in valuation matters was given to other Government departments. 138. Work continued in the negotiation of surrenders for such purposes as road improvements, implementation of planning layouts, etc. The case for the Crown was presented before two Arbitration Boards formed to determine compensation payable under the Crown Lands Resumption Ordinance and preparatory work was done for Boards which may later be convened for other resumptions gazetted during the year. Planning 139. The preparation of outline development plans proceeded during the year. Planning of two additional districts was started, layouts now being available for 20 out of the 32 plan- ning districts. More detailed planning was carried out than in previous years. 140. The outline development plans of North Point and Yaumati districts were prepared for the Town Planning Board and exhibited to the public. Plans of Kun Tong district were prepared for an interdepartmental Committee set up to consider the use of the reclamation for industrial sites. DRAINAGE OFFICE Chief Engineer, R. A. Mirams, A.M.I.C.E., A.M.I.W.E. General 141. Apart from unusually heavy rainfall during April the rainfall during the year was below average and rainstorm and typhoon damage was on a small scale. 28 Tate 37

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