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

5.79. The preliminary work included as Stage I, Phase I, of the Shing Mun River Flood Control Scheme was completed. This work included dredging of the river bed and construction of two reinforced concrete footbridges to serve the villages of Siu Lam Kung and Fung King Yuen,

5.80. A submarine outfall 1,000 ft. long was constructed at Tai O on Lantau Island to deal with future development in the area. Improvements to drainage facilities were also carried out at Cheung Chau Island.

Trenches

5.81. A high level of trench opening continued, showing that this is now a permanent feature consequent upon the utility service development required to keep pace with the needs of the public. Close co-operation by all concerned ensured that there was a minimum of interference with traffic.

Resettlement and Low Cost Housing Estates

5.82. Road and drainage works in 12 estates, mainly in eastern Kowloon and Kwai Chung, were carried out on the Mainland, as well as at Wah Fu Estate and in the Aberdeen area of Hong Kong Island.

Private Works

5.83. A great deal of road and drainage works was carried out on private account in conjunction with building development, repairs to private streets, trench reinstatement, etc. A total of 1,771 demand notes was issued.

Quarry Section

5.84. As in previous years the main production of the Government Quarries was crushed granite aggregate, primarily for the manufacture of road surfacing materials.

5.85. The mechanisation of Mt. Butler Quarry was near completion and arrangements were in hand for the installation of a new coated stone plant and a new dust suppression system.

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United Kingdom, pollution beyond these limits will be unacceptable and may rapidly create a nuisance and endanger public health and marine life. It has therefore also been decided to carry out a hydrological survey of Victoria Harbour with the associated tidal streams at Tsuen Wan and Castle Peak before deciding on the degree of sewage treatment that is necessary prior to discharge. 5.79. The preliminary work included as Stage I, Phase I, of the Shing Mun River Flood Control Scheme was completed. This work included dredging of the river bed and construction of two reinforced concrete footbridges to serve the villages of Siu Lam Kung and Fung King Yuen, 5.80. A submarine outfall 1,000 ft. long was constructed at Tai O on Lantau Island to deal with future development in the area. Improvements to drainage facilities were also carried out at Cheung Chau Island. Trenches 5.81. A high level of trench opening continued, showing that this is now a permanent feature consequent upon the utility service development required to keep pace with the needs of the public. Close co-operation by all concerned ensured that there was a minimum of interference with traffic. Resettlement and Low Cost Housing Estates 5.82. Road and drainage works in 12 estates, mainly in eastern Kowloon and Kwai Chung, were carried out on the Mainland, as well as at Wah Fu Estate and in the Aberdeen area of Hong Kong Island. Private Works 5.83. A great deal of road and drainage works was carried out on private account in conjunction with building development, repairs to private streets, trench reinstatement, etc. A total of 1,771 demand notes was issued. Quarry Section 5.84. As in previous years the main production of the Government Quarries was crushed granite aggregate, primarily for the manufacture of road surfacing materials. 5.85. The mechanisation of Mt. Butler Quarry was near completion and arrangements were in hand for the installation of a new coated stone plant and a new dust suppression system. 54

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United Kingdom, pollution beyond these limits will be unacceptable and may rapidly create a nuisance and endanger public health and marine life. It has therefore also been decided to carry out a hydrological survey of Victoria Harbour with the associated tidal streams at Tsuen Wan and Castle Peak before deciding on the degree of sewage treatment that is necessary prior to discharge. 5.79. The preliminary work included as Stage I, Phase I, of the Shing Mun River Flood Control Scheme was completed. This work included dredging of the river bed and construction of two reinforced concrete footbridges to serve the villages of Siu Lam Kung and Fung King Yuen, 5.80. A submarine outfall 1,000 ft. long was constructed at Tai O on Lantau Island to deal with future development in the area. Improve- ments to drainage facilities were also carried out at Cheung Chau Island. Trenches 5.81. A high level of trench opening continued, showing that this is now a permanent feature consequent upon the utility service develop- ment required to keep pace with the needs of the public. Close co-opera- tion by all concerned ensured that there was a minimum of interference with traffic. Resettlement and Low Cost Housing Estates 5.82. Road and drainage works in 12 estates, mainly in eastern Kowloon and Kwai Chung, were carried out on the Mainland, as well as at Wah Fu Estate and in the Aberdeen area of Hong Kong Island. Private Works 5.83. A great deal of road and drainage works was carried out on private account in conjunction with building development, repairs to private streets, trench reinstatement, etc. A total of 1,771 demand notes was issued. Quarry Section 5.84. As in previous years the main production of the Government Quarries was crushed granite aggregate, primarily for the manufacture of road surfacing materials. 5.85. The mechanisation of Mt. Butler Quarry was near completion and arrangements were in hand for the installation of a new coated stone plant and a new dust suppression system. 54

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5.80. A submarine outfall 1,000 ft. long was constructed at Tai O on Lantau Island to deal with future development in the area. Improve- ments to drainage facilities were also carried out at Cheung Chau Island.