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

7.27. Other work completed included 5 perimeter lighting installations, 6 emergency generators, and 16 salt water pumps at various locations, wiring for lighting and power at the temporary ferry berth on the Central Reclamation, and the complete renewal of cabling and wiring in connexion with the modification of the air-conditioning plant at Government House. In addition, conversion of typhoon signals to the requirements of the Royal Observatory were completed at 10 locations.

7.28. A considerable amount of work was carried out by the section for the Waterworks Office during the year, notably the removal to Tsuen Wan Pumping Station of two 900 H.P. motors installed at Muk Wu and their replacement by three 825 H.P. units. Other work in this field included the overhaul of two 1,500 KVA transformers, together with medium and high voltage switchgear.

7.29. Work on street lighting and substations in connexion with the development of Kai Tak Airport was put in hand, and approach aids improved by the installation of further Strobe lights and other beacons. Technical investigations were also carried out in connexion with standby supplies for navigational and landing aids.

7.30. A new sub-section was formed during the year to maintain and operate all the electrical services in the City Hall.

PORT WORKS OFFICE

Chief Engineer:

F. A. FISHER, B.Sc., LL.B., A.M.I.C.E.

GENERAL

8.01. The Port Works Office continued to carry out additional reclamations and to construct seawalls, ferry piers and public piers. Other works included dredging, site investigations, hydrographic surveys, and the testing of building materials and soils.

RECLAMATIONS AND SEAWALLS

Central Reclamation

8.02. Work on stages II and IV of the Central reclamation scheme was commenced. These stages will join up the reclamation already

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lights, 2 sets of vehicle actuated control signals and 2 sets of level crossing traffic lights. In addition, 205 illuminated bollards, 3 traffic pagodas and 23 Belisha beacons were added to the general traffic control system. 7.27. Other work completed included 5 perimeter lighting installations, 6 emergency generators, and 16 salt water pumps at various locations, wiring for lighting and power at the temporary ferry berth on the Central Reclamation, and the complete renewal of cabling and wiring in connexion with the modification of the air-conditioning plant at Government House. In addition, conversion of typhoon signals to the requirements of the Royal Observatory were completed at 10 locations. 7.28. A considerable amount of work was carried out by the section for the Waterworks Office during the year, notably the removal to Tsuen Wan Pumping Station of two 900 H.P. motors installed at Muk Wu and their replacement by three 825 H.P. units. Other work in this field included the overhaul of two 1,500 KVA transformers, together with medium and high voltage switchgear. 7.29. Work on street lighting and substations in connexion with the development of Kai Tak Airport was put in hand, and approach aids improved by the installation of further Strobe lights and other beacons. Technical investigations were also carried out in connexion with standby supplies for navigational and landing aids. 7.30. A new sub-section was formed during the year to maintain and operate all the electrical services in the City Hall. PORT WORKS OFFICE Chief Engineer: F. A. FISHER, B.Sc., LL.B., A.M.I.C.E. GENERAL 8.01. The Port Works Office continued to carry out additional reclamations and to construct seawalls, ferry piers and public piers. Other works included dredging, site investigations, hydrographic surveys, and the testing of building materials and soils. RECLAMATIONS AND SEAWALLS Central Reclamation 8.02. Work on stages II and IV of the Central reclamation scheme was commenced. These stages will join up the reclamation already 39

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lights, 2 sets of vehicle actuated control signals and 2 sets of level crossing traffic lights. In addition, 205 illuminated bollards, 3 traffic pagodas and 23 Belisha beacons were added to the general traffic control system. 7.27. Other work completed included 5 perimeter lighting installa- tions, 6 emergency generators, and 16 salt water pump at various locations, wiring for lighting and power at the temporary ferry berth on the Central Reclamation, and the complete renewal of cabling and wiring in connexion with the modification of the air-conditioning plant at Government House. In addition, conversion of typhoon signals to the requirements of the Royal Observatory were completed at 10 locations. 7.28. A considerable amount of work was carried out by the section for the Waterworks Office during the year, notably the removal to Tsuen Wan Pumping Station of two 900 H.P. motors installed at Muk Wu and their replacement by three 825 H.P. units. Other work in this field included the overhaul of two 1,500 KVA transformers, together with medium and high voltage switchgear. 7.29. Work on street lighting and substations in connexion with the development of Kai Tak Airport was put in hand, and approach aids improved by the installation of further Strobe lights and other beacons. Technical investigations were also carried out in connexion with standby supplies for navigational and landing aids. 7.30. A new sub-section was formed during the year to maintain and operate all the electrical services in the City Hall. PORT WORKS OFFICE Chief Engineer: F. A. FISHER, B.Sc., LL.B., A.M.I.C.E. GENERAL 8.01. The Port Works Office continued to carry out additional reclamations and to construct seawalls, ferry piers and public piers. Other works included dredging, site investigations, hydrographic surveys, and the testing of building materials and soils. RECLAMATIONS AND SEAWALLS Central Reclamation 8.02. Work on stages II and IV of the Central reclamation scheme was commenced. These stages will join up the reclamation already 39

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7.27. Other work completed included 5 perimeter lighting installa- tions, 6 emergency generators, and 16 salt water pump at various locations, wiring for lighting and power at the temporary ferry berth on the Central Reclamation, and the complete renewal of cabling and wiring in connexion with the modification of the air-conditioning plant at Government House. In addition, conversion of typhoon signals to the requirements of the Royal Observatory were completed at 10 locations.