flood pumping schemes were planned for Au Tau, Yuen Long and Castle Peak. A reassessment of industrial fresh water consumption was made.
8.46. Proposals for the improvement of Kowloon West salt water system were completed and a study was made of the utilization of air-conditioning reject water from the proposed Lai Chi Kok Hospital for flushing supply to areas in Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung. Investigations into marine growths in salt water mains and the chlorine dosages and other measures necessary for the suppression of these growths continued.
## General
## MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
R. J. JOHNSON, A.M.I.Mech.E., A.M.I.W.E.
8.47. The Division continued to operate and maintain all waterworks plant and equipment and, in association with other divisions, remained responsible for the design, procurement and installation of all new waterworks plant other than that associated with the Plover Cove Scheme.
8.48. Due to congestion in the Waterworks Head Office at Windsor House, administration of the Division was transferred to new accommodation on the second floor of the Old Naval Dockyard Offices in Harcourt Road.
8.49. As a result of the disturbances in June the Division suffered the loss of 91 men, mostly maintenance and workshops personnel. Vigorous recruitment exercises were carried out, successfully, to bring both sections up to strength.
8.50. Following the emptying of the Plover Cove reservoir early in the year, the Division took over the operation of the 40 m.g.d. floating pumping station which had been acquired from the site contractors. This was resited and used initially to extract water for supply purposes prior to the completion of the permanent station and subsequently to pump the saline water to waste.
### New Works
8.51. Plant was installed for nine pumping stations and one treatment works. Plant procurement progressed for another six installations and
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flood pumping schemes were planned for Au Tau, Yuen Long and Castle Peak. A reassessment of industrial fresh water consumption was made.
8.46. Proposals for the improvement of Kowloon West salt water system were completed and a study was made of the utilization of air- conditioning reject water from the proposed Lai Chi Kok Hospital for flushing supply to areas in Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung. Investigations into marine growths in salt water mains and the chlorine dosages and other measures necessary for the suppression of these growths continued.
General
MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
R. J. JOHNSON, A.M.I.Mech.E., A.M.I.W.E.
8.47. The Division continued to operate and maintain all waterworks plant and equipment and, in association with other divisions, remained responsible for the design, procurement and installation of all new waterworks plant other than that associated with the Plover Cove Scheme.
8.48. Due to congestion in the Waterworks Head Office at Windsor House, administration of the Division was transferred to new accommoda- tion on the second floor of the Old Naval Dockyard Offices in Harcourt Road.
8.49. As a result of the disturbances in June the Division suffered the loss of 91 men, mostly maintenance and workshops personnel. Vigorous recruitment exercises were carried out, successfully, to bring both sections up to strength.
8.50. Following the emptying of the Plover Cove reservoir early in the year, the Division took over the operation of the 40 m.g.d. floating pumping station which had been acquired from the site contractors. This was resited and used initially to extract water for supply purposes prior to the completion of the permanent station and subsequently to pump the saline water to waste.
New Works
8.51. Plant was installed for nine pumping stations and one treatment works. Plant procurement progressed for another six installations and
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