Western New Territories Water Supply Stage II
10.62. The installation of the filtration equipment and the construction of the staff quarters was successfully finished to complete the scheme.
Castle Peak Water Supply
10.63. At present Castle Peak receives its water from the Tai Lam Chung reservoir through an 8" pipeline and the supply is limited to approximately 320,000 gallons per day. Extensive development is scheduled in this area and preliminary investigations were instigated preparatory to the ordering and the laying of a 36" diameter water main from Tai Lam Chung to Castle Peak.
Peng Chau Water Supply
10.64. Peng Chau is a small island east of Lantau Island and at present it does not have a public water supply; the inhabitants rely on water from wells. After the completion of preliminary investigations, contract drawings and documents were prepared and orders were placed for the necessary pipes and pumping equipment to provide a public supply to this island from the Shek Pik submarine pipelines.
Hay Ling Chau Water Supply
10.65. Hay Ling Chau is near Peng Chau. A Leper Colony has been established on this island but it does not have a public water supply. Contract drawings and documents were prepared preparatory to the laying of a pipeline to the island from the Shek Pik submarine pipelines.
Yuen Long Balance Tank and Pipeline
10.66. In order to improve the supply to the Yuen Long area in general, 3,000' of 18" diameter asbestos-cement pipes were laid and site investigations for the construction of the balance tank were completed.
Salt-Water Flushing Supplies
10.67. On the Island mainlaying was continued in connexion with development and the construction of new roads at Chai Wan, North Point and Chung Hum Kok.
10.68. Installation of the permanent equipment in the new vehicular ferry pipe at North Point to replace existing temporary pumps was commenced.
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Western New Territories Water Supply Stage II
10.62. The installation of the filtration equipment and the construc- tion of the staff quarters was successfully finished to complete the scheme.
Castle Peak Water Supply
10.63. At present Castle Peak receives its water from the Tai Lam Chung reservoir through an 8" pipeline and the supply is limited to approximately 320,000 gallons per day. Extensive development is scheduled in this area and preliminary investigations were instigated preparatory to the ordering and the laying of a 36" diameter water main from Tai Lam Chung to Castle Peak
Peng Chau Water Supply
10.64. Peng Chau is a small island east of Lantau Island and at present it does not have a public water supply; the inhabitants rely on water from wells. After the completion of preliminary investigations, contract drawings and documents were prepared and orders were placed for the necessary pipes and pumping equipment to provide a public supply to this island from the Shek Pik submarine pipelines.
Hay Ling Chau Water Supply
10.65. Hay Ling Chau is near Peng Chau. A Leper Colony has been established on this island but it does not have a public water supply. Contract drawings and documents were prepared preparatory to the laying of a pipeline to the island from the Shek Pik submarine pipelines.
Yuen Long Balance Tank and Pipeline
10.66. In order to improve the supply to the Yuen Long area in general, 3,000' of 18" diameter asbestos-cement pipes were laid and site investigations for the construction of the balance tank were completed.
Salt-Water Flushing Supplies
10.67. On the Island mainlaying was continued in connexion with development and the construction of new roads at Chai Wan, North Point and Chung Hum Kok.
16.68. Installation of the permanent equipment in the new vehicular ferry pipe at North Point to replace existing temporary pumps was commenced.
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