DRAINAGE OFFICE
Chief Engineer, (Acting),
T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), A.M.I.C.E., M.E.I.C. (Canada), Assistant Chief Engineer, (Acting),
F. E. SHORT, A.M.I.C.E.
GENERAL
189. The rainstorm of 6th May, 1960, which proved to be the heaviest ever recorded in the Colony with 10 inches of rainfall in 2½ hours, caused extensive flooding in the New Territories, particularly in the Yuen Long area, resulting in loss of life and heavy damage to property. The flooding was investigated, and a report prepared with recommendations for a programme to control future flooding. In view of the expense involved, implementation of this programme will be carried out in stages over a number of years.
SEWERS AND STORMWATER DRAINS
190. The following table shows works carried out during the year.
Kowloon & Island New Kowloon New Territories Total New drains laid (length in feet) 37,746 112,717 43,971 194,434 Defective drains replaced (length in feet) 7,475 7,836 660 15,971 Connexions provided (Nos.) 631 1,129 402 2,162 Chokes cleared 5,095 5,764 274 11,133191. The growth of development projects accounted for a substantial increase in the volume of new drainage works, and for the first time, work undertaken in the New Territories exceeded that on Hong Kong Island.
RESETTLEMENT (DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL) AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
192. In addition to stormwater drains and sewers, the Drainage Office undertook the construction of roads for the Kwun Tong, Tung Tau, Wang Tau Hom, Wong Tai Sin Resettlement Estates in Kowloon and the Tai Wo Hau Estate in Tsuen Wan.
193. Drainage works for the So Uk Housing Estate continued, and the construction of the main sewers and stormwater culverts commenced for the Housing Authority's Choi Hung Chuen Estate and for Government's Low Cost Housing Estate at Kwun Tong.
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DRAINAGE OFFICE
Chief Engineer, (Acting),
T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), A.M.I.C.E., M.E.I.C. (Canada), Assistant Chief Engineer, (Acting),
F. E. SHORT, A.M.I.C.E.
GENERAL
189. The rainstorm of 6th May, 1960, which proved to be the heaviest ever recorded in the Colony with 10 inches of rainfall in 21⁄2 hours, caused extensive flooding in the New Territories particularly in the Yuen Long area, resulting in loss of life and heavy damage to property. The flooding was investigated and a report prepared with recommendations for a programme to control future flooding. In view of the expense involved, implementation of this programme will be carried out in stages over a number of years.
SEWERS AND STORMWATER DRAINS
190. The following table shows works carried out during the year.
Kowloon &
Island
New Kowloon
New Territories
Total
New drains laid (length in feet)
37,746
112,717
43,971
194,434
Defective drains replaced
(length in feet)
7,475
.7,836
660
15,971
Connexions provided (Nos.)
631
1,129
402
2,162
Chokes cleared
5,095
5,764
274
11,133
191. The growth of development projects accounted for a substantial increase in the volume of new drainage works and for the first time work undertaken in the New Territories exceeded that on Hong Kong Island.
RESETTLEMENT (DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL) AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
192. In addition to stormwater drains and sewers, the Drainage Office undertook the construction of roads for the Kwun Tong, Tung Tau, Wang Tau Hom, Wong Tai Sin Resettlement Estates in Kowloon and the Tai Wo Hau Estate in Tsuen Wan.
193. Drainage works for the So Uk Housing Estate continued and the construction of the main sewers and stormwater culverts commenced for the Housing Authority's Choi Hung Chuen Estate and for Govern- ment's Low Cost Housing Estate at Kwun Tong.
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