1956-1957 — Page 29

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

26 Buildings for Repairs

859 Buildings for Alterations & Additions 1,427 Buildings-Amended plans

2 plans for

2 Substations

4 Staff Quarters

24

692

939

620

659

21

367

1,065 Buildings-to instal W.Cs., drainage & water tanks, etc.

1,362 Buildings-to carry out reinforced concrete and piling works

817 Buildings-for demolition.

110. Occupation Certificates were issued for 18 apartment buildings, 238 European type, 310 Chinese type and 326 non-domestic buildings.

111. Legal Notices issued comprised 143 for dangerous buildings and 686 for removal of illegal structures and abatement of drainage nuisances.

112. 563 drain tests were carried out in various districts.

113. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 593 inspection of premises were made on behalf of other departments, and 49 building collapses and landslides and 18 fires received attention.

CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE

Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys (Acting), J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S.

Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands (Acting), R. C. Clarke, B. Eng. (Min.) Hons. LLB. (Lond.), A.M.I. Min. E., A.R.I.C.S.

Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S.

Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E., A.R.I.C.S.

Crown Lands

114. The demand for Crown Land continued unabated and, whilst developers showed willingness to undertake extensive and costly formation works, it was not possible to meet all demands in the districts desired. However, with the exception of particular categories of industry, it generally proved possible to suggest alternative sites in other parts of the Colony.

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26 Buildings for Repairs 859 Buildings for Alterations & Additions 1,427 Buildings-Amended plans 2 plans for 2 Substations 4 Staff Quarters 24 692 939 620 659 21 367 1,065 Buildings-to instal W.Cs., drainage & water tanks, etc. 1,362 Buildings-to carry out reinforced concrete and piling works 817 Buildings-for demolition. 110. Occupation Certificates were issued for 18 apartment buildings, 238 European type, 310 Chinese type and 326 non-domestic buildings. 111. Legal Notices issued comprised 143 for dangerous buildings and 686 for removal of illegal structures and abatement of drainage nuisances. 112. 563 drain tests were carried out in various districts. 113. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 593 inspection of premises were made on behalf of other departments, and 49 building collapses and landslides and 18 fires received attention. CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys (Acting), J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands (Acting), R. C. Clarke, B. Eng. (Min.) Hons. LLB. (Lond.), A.M.I. Min. E., A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Surveys, C. S. Barron, M.B.E., A.R.I.C.S. Crown Lands 114. The demand for Crown Land continued unabated and, whilst developers showed willingness to undertake extensive and costly formation works, it was not possible to meet all demands in the districts desired. However, with the exception of particular categories of industry, it generally proved possible to suggest alternative sites in other parts of the Colony. 19
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26 Buildings for Repairs

859 Buildings for Alterations & Additions 1,427 Buildings-Amended plans

2 plans for

2 Substations

4

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4 Staff Quarters

24

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692

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1,065 Buildings-to instal W.Cs., drainage & water

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1,362 Buildings-to carry out reinforced concrete

and piling works

817 Buildings-for demolition.

110. Occupation Certificates were issued for 18 apartment buildings, 238 European type, 310 Chinese type and 326 non- domestic buildings.

111. Legal Notices issued comprised 143 for dangerous buildings and 686 for removal of illegal structures and abate- ment of drainage nuisances.

112.

563 drain tests were carried out in various districts. 113. In addition to the inspection of works for which plans were approved, 593 inspection of premises were made on behalf of other departments, and 49 building collapses and landslides and 18 fires received attention.

CROWN LANDS AND SURVEYS OFFICE Superintendent of Crown Lands & Surveys (Acting), J. E. Richardson, F.R.I.C.S.

Assistant Superintendent, Crown Lands (Acting), R. C. Clarke, B. Eng. (Min.) Hons. LLB. (Lond.), A.M.I. Min. E., A.R.I.C.S.

Assistant Superintendent, Planning, R. H. Hughes, M.A. (Cantab.), A.R.I.C.S. Assistant Superintendent, Surveys,

C. S. Barron, M.B.E., A.R.I.C.S.

Crown Lands

114. The demand for Crown Land continued unabated and, whilst developers showed willingness to undertake extensive and costly formation works, it was not possible to meet all demands in the districts desired. However, with the exception of particular categories of industry, it generally proved possible to suggest alternative sites in other parts of the Colony.

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