8.33. At Tai Po, work on the scheme to improve the fresh water supply to the Tai Po and Sheung Shui areas proceeded. The construction of the six m.g.d. treatment works was completed and commissioning commenced.
8.34. The scheme to bring water from Tai Lam Chung reservoir to the new development at Castle Peak by a system of tunnels and pipelines continued, with over two miles of tunnel holed through and one mile of trunk main laid. Planning of the treatment works to be built at Castle Peak was well advanced.
8.35. At Yuen Long, construction of a two million gallon balancing reservoir commenced. This will improve the supply in the area and permit extensions to outlying villages. Delay was initially experienced on this project due to restrictions on the delivery of explosives.
8.36. Work started on the laying of approximately five miles of trunk mains of 30 ins., 21 ins., 15 ins., 12 ins. and 8 ins. dia., to supply development between Sha Tin and The Chinese University, from Sha Tin treatment works.
8.37. On the outlying islands, work to reprovision the fresh water supply system to Tap Mun Island began. The work, which includes a half mile long submarine main, replaces a system constructed some years ago by the Army.
8.38. Construction of irrigation works in the New Territories proceeded under several schemes and nearly $0.70 million was spent on new works and repairs.
8.39. In connection with the water emergency, works were put in hand at Castle Peak for the pumping of river water to the Tai Lam Chung catchwater. A temporary dam and pump-house were constructed and 3,300 ft. of 21 ins. dia. steel main were laid. Work was discontinued at the onset of the heavy rains.
General
PLANNING DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
T. H. TOMLINSON, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E.
J. HUANG, M.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.C.E. (Acting)
8.40. This Division deals with the preparation of outline proposals for providing water to new development throughout the Colony and also for the planning of major water schemes in association with consulting engineers.
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8.33. At Tai Po, work on the scheme to improve the fresh water supply to the Tai Po and Sheung Shui areas proceeded. The construction of the six m.g.d. treatment works was completed and commissioning commenced.
8.34. The scheme to bring water from Tai Lam Chung reservoir to the new development at Castle Peak by a system of tunnels and pipelines continued, with over two miles of tunnel holed through and one mile of trunk main laid. Planning of the treatment works to be built at Castle Peak was well advanced.
8.35. At Yuen Long, construction of a two million gallon balancing reservoir commenced. This will improve the supply in the area and permit extensions to outlying villages. Delay was initially experienced on this project due to restrictions on the delivery of explosives.
8.36. Work started on the laying of approximately five miles of trunk mains of 30 ins., 21 ins., 15 ins., 12 ins. and 8 ins. dia., to supply develop- ment between Sha Tin and The Chinese University, from Sha Tin treat- ment works.
8.37. On the outlying islands, work to reprovision the fresh water supply system to Tap Mun Island began. The work, which includes a half mile long submarine main, replaces a system constructed some years ago by the Army.
8.38. Construction of irrigation works in the New Territories pro- ceeded under several schemes and nearly $0.70 million was spent on new works and repairs.
8.39. In connection with the water emergency, works were put in hand at Castle Peak for the pumping of river water to the Tai Lam Chung catchwater. A temporary dam and pump-house were constructed and 3,300 ft. of 21 ins. dia. steel main were laid. Work was discontinued at the onset of the heavy rains.
General
PLANNING DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
T. H. TOMLINSON, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E.
J. HUANG, M.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.C.E. (Acting)
8.40. This Division deals with the preparation of outline proposals for providing water to new development throughout the Colony and also for the planning of major water schemes in association with consulting engineers.
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