6.16. Tenders were received for the installation of the fuel oil system which consists of two 12,000-gallon sectionalized tanks and a distribution pipe line.
6.17. Preparations necessary for the installation of the new generators and modifications to the existing fog horn compressor sets were carried out by direct labour. As an alternative to the manpower now required to get stores and equipment from the landing stage to the top of the rock, a proposal for a winch-hauled trolley was submitted to the Director of Marine.
Central Reclamation Post Office Piers
6.18. Three articulated chain conveyors, each capable of handling 9 tons of mail per hour, were received from the U.K. manufacturer. The erection of the conveyors was completed by contract, but the commissioning was held up pending strengthening of the supporting structure.
Kai Tak Air-conditioning Seawater Pumphouse.
6.19. In view of the increasing difficulties over supply from the existing pumphouse, a proposal and estimate for a 4,500-g.p.m. capacity pumphouse, to be located off the runway near Kowloon Rock, were agreed upon with the Waterworks Office. Funds for the project have been allocated and negotiations with the Power Company were opened on the question of electric supply.
Sha Tin K.C.R. Workshops at Ho Tung Lau.
6.20. To provide seawater for flushing and fire fighting purposes, a design proposal for a small pumping system was submitted to the Development Division.
D.C.A. Radio Station at Tathong Point
6.21. The difficult problem of supplying fuel oil to Tathong Point was studied and two proposals with estimates were submitted to the Government Architect.
Yau Ma Tei Slipway
6.22. An estimate was submitted to the Director of Marine for the supply and installation of cranes and winches. A tentative selection of one 500-ton winch and two 300-ton winches was made in order to progress with the slipway civil engineering and building details.
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6.16. Tenders were received for the installation of the fuel oil system which consists of two 12,000-gallon sectionalized tanks and a distribution pipe line.
6.17. Preparations necessary for the installation of the new generators and modifications to the existing fog horn compressor sets were carried out by direct labour. As an alternative to the manpower now required to get stores and equipment from the landing stage to the top of the rock, a proposal for a winch-hauled trolley was submitted to the Director of Marine.
Central Reclamation Post Office Piers
6.18. Three articulated chain conveyors, each capable of handling 9 tons of mail per hour, were received from the U.K. manufacturer. The erection of the conveyors was completed by contract, but the commis- sioning was held up pending strengthening of the supporting structure.
Kai Tak Air-conditioning Seawater Pumphouse.
6.19. In view of the increasing difficulties over supply from the existing pumphouse, a proposal and estimate for a 4,500-g.p.m. capacity pumphouse, to be located off the runway near Kowloon Rock, were agreed upon with the Waterworks Office. Funds for the project have been allocated and negotiations with the Power Company were opened on the question of electric supply.
Sha Tin K.C.R. Workshops at Ho Tung Lau.
6.20. To provide seawater for flushing and fire fighting purposes, a design proposal for a small pumping system was submitted to the Development Division.
D.C.A. Radio Station at Tathong Point
6.21. The difficult problem of supplying fuel oil to Tathong Point was studied and two proposals with estimates were submitted to the Government Architect.
Yau Ma Tei Slipway
6.22. An estimate was submitted to the Director of Marine for the supply and installation of cranes and winches. A tentative selection of one 500-ton winch and two 300-ton winches was made in order to progress with the slipway civil engineering and building details.
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