8.83. A report on raising the retention level in Plover Cove by means of gates or siphons was received from Messrs. Binnie and Partners, whilst model testing of a siphon spillway was being carried out by the Hydraulic Research Station in U.K.
8.84. A means of dewatering the Stage II tunnels to facilitate regular inspections was being investigated.
Investigation into Future Water Supplies
8.85. The feasibility of building a large impounding reservoir in the Sai Kung peninsula was examined and the consulting engineers' recommendations were being studied.
ACCOUNTS SECTION
Treasury Accountant: T. OWEN, A.C.A.
8.86. The Section is responsible for recording all Waterworks expenditure and issuing water accounts. It also maintains the register of consumers and licensed plumbers and issues various licences required by the Waterworks Ordinance.
8.87. The number of accounts issued for water consumed during the year rose by over 30% above the previous year. The number of consumers' accounts has doubled over the last 3 years, increasing from 140,000 during 1965-66 to 280,000 last year.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
8.88. Ten members of the staff, who have each served for more than 25 years, retired during the year.
Training
8.89. Courses were continued during the year for serving officers who wished to be trained as house service inspectors. Eleven trainees satisfactorily completed a six months course during the year.
8.90. Eight young engineers on agreement were undergoing practical training within the department under the Practical Training Scheme of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
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8.83. A report on raising the retention level in Plover Cove by means of gates or siphons was received from Messrs. Binnie and Part- ners, whilst model testing of a siphon spillway was being carried out by the Hydraulic Research Station in U.K.
8.84. A means of dewatering the Stage II tunnels to facilitate regular inspections was being investigated.
Investigation into Future Water Supplies
8.85. The feasibility of building a large impounding reservoir in the Sai Kung peninsula was examined and the consulting engineers" recommendations were being studied.
ACCOUNTS SECTION
Treasury Accountant: T. OWEN, A.C.A.
8.86. The Section is responsible for recording all Waterworks expenditure and issuing water accounts. It also maintains the register of consumers and licensed plumbers and issues various licences required by the Waterworks Ordinance.
8.87. The number of accounts issued for water consumed during the year rose by over 30% above the previous year. The number of con- sumers' accounts has doubled over the last 3 years, increasing from 140,000 during 1965-66 to 280,000 last year.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
8.88. Ten members of the staff, who have each served for more than 25 years, retired during the year.
Training
8.89. Courses were continued during the year for serving officers who wished to be trained as house service inspectors. Eleven trainees satisfactorily completed a six months course during the year.
8.90. Eight young engineers on agreement were undergoing practical training within the department under the Practical Training Scheme of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
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