Stewart Road Pier.
204. The construction of this pier which was described in previous reports was completed and handed over to Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry Co. on the 1st June.
Site Preparation for Low Cost Housing, Hung Hom.
205. The removal of the hill adjacent to Ma Tau Wei Road, Hung Hom, continued throughout the year but only 91% of the work was completed. The slow progress made on this project was due largely to blasting charges being reduced to ensure the safety of persons occupying the flats built on the area already cleared.
Site Development at Tai Wan Hill, Hung Hom.
206. A further two sites for resettlement housing blocks were handed over to the Architectural Office for building purposes but the completion of the last two sites and the levelling of open spaces was considerably delayed by difficult and dangerous site conditions.
Cheung Sha Wan Seawall and Reclamation.
207. The seawall 1,500 feet long to contain the reclamation was completed during the year. The reclamation, which is being carried out by public dumping, will provide 67.5 acres of land for housing and industrial development.
Extension to the Seawall at Kennedy Town.
208. This seawall, forming part of the proposed 1,500 feet long extension, is only 340 feet in length. Work was commenced towards the end of the year. The area behind this wall will be filled by public dumping to provide a site for the proposed new Abattoir.
Chai Wan Reclamation.
209. Public dumping at Chai Wan continued at a high rate and the dump had to be closed pending completion of protective and drainage works.
210. A 500 feet long pell mell rubble breakwater was constructed early in the year and a further contract was commenced in January for the construction of approximately 1,120 feet of rubble mound to protect the seaward edge of the reclamation. This contract also included the construction of a granite pitched
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Stewart Road Pier.
204. The construction of this pier which was described in previous reports was completed and handed over to Hong Kong & Yaumati Ferry Co. on the 1st June.
Site Preparation for Low Cost Housing, Hung Hom.
205. The removal of the hill adjacent to Ma Tau Wei Road, Hung Hom, continued throughout the year but only 91% of the work was completed. The slow progress made on this project was due largely to blasting charges being reduced to ensure the safety of persons occupying the flats built on the area already cleared.
Site Development at Tai Wan Hill, Hung Hom.
206. A further two sites for resettlement housing blocks were handed over to the Architectural Office for building purposes but the completion of the last two sites and the levelling of open spaces was considerably delayed by difficult and dangerous site conditions.
Cheung Sha Wan Seawall and Reclamation.
207. The seawall 1,500 feet long to contain the reclamation was completed during the year. The reclamation, which is being carried out by public dumping, will provide 67.5 acres of land for housing and industrial development.
Extension to the Seawall at Kennedy Town.
208. This seawall, forming part of the proposed 1,500 feet long extension, is only 340 feet in length. Work was commenced towards the end of the year. The area behind this wall will be filled by public dumping to provide a site for the proposed new Abattoir.
Chai Wan Reclamation.
209. Public dumping at Chai Wan continued at a high rate and the dump had to be closed pending completion of protective and drainage works.
210. A 500 feet long pell mell rubble breakwater was con- structed early in the year and a further contract was commenced in January for the construction of approximately 1,120 feet of rubble mound to protect the seaward edge of the reclamation. This contract also included the construction of a granite pitched
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