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

CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE

Government Civil Engineer:

G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (to 27.3.69) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. (from 28.3.69)

Assistant Government Civil Engineers:

J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.E.I. (Canada) F. R. WHITEHEAD, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Hon.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E.

H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting) W. C. BELL, D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting)

GENERAL

5.01. The Civil Engineering Office is responsible for all civil engineering work carried out by Government, with the exception of that connected with water supply. The work is divided among six divisions and three units, each with specific responsibilities as shown on the organization chart on page 44. Consulting engineers are appointed to carry out certain work either because it is beyond the capacity of the Office or because specialist expertise is required. A schedule of projects undertaken by consulting engineers is given at Appendix R. Although most works, including maintenance, are carried out by contract, a direct-labour force is employed for the operation of the two Government quarries, for routine minor maintenance of roads and drains and for manning dredgers and other floating craft engaged on port maintenance work.

5.02. The Office maintains a 24-hour skeleton organization throughout the year to deal with any emergencies which may arise. This is reinforced during the wet season and is readily expanded as necessary to handle any situation arising from storm damage or other natural disaster.

5.03. Engineering works were not unduly affected by weather conditions and, in general, progressed satisfactorily. On certain works, however, some effect was felt of the strict control on the distribution and use of explosives imposed by Government as a result of the 1967 civil disturbances. The non-recurrent expenditure this year amounted to $68,873,000 while $22,627,000 was spent on maintenance work, minor improvements, storm damage repairs and works executed on private account.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE Government Civil Engineer: G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (to 27.3.69) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. (from 28.3.69) Assistant Government Civil Engineers: J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.E.I. (Canada) F. R. WHITEHEAD, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Hon.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E. H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting) W. C. BELL, D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting) GENERAL 5.01. The Civil Engineering Office is responsible for all civil engineering work carried out by Government, with the exception of that connected with water supply. The work is divided among six divisions and three units, each with specific responsibilities as shown on the organization chart on page 44. Consulting engineers are appointed to carry out certain work either because it is beyond the capacity of the Office or because specialist expertise is required. A schedule of projects undertaken by consulting engineers is given at Appendix R. Although most works, including maintenance, are carried out by contract, a direct-labour force is employed for the operation of the two Government quarries, for routine minor maintenance of roads and drains and for manning dredgers and other floating craft engaged on port maintenance work. 5.02. The Office maintains a 24-hour skeleton organization throughout the year to deal with any emergencies which may arise. This is reinforced during the wet season and is readily expanded as necessary to handle any situation arising from storm damage or other natural disaster. 5.03. Engineering works were not unduly affected by weather conditions and, in general, progressed satisfactorily. On certain works, however, some effect was felt of the strict control on the distribution and use of explosives imposed by Government as a result of the 1967 civil disturbances. The non-recurrent expenditure this year amounted to $68,873,000 while $22,627,000 was spent on maintenance work, minor improvements, storm damage repairs and works executed on private account. 45 Page 45

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CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE Government Civil Engineer: G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (to 27.3.69) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. (from 28.3.69) Assistant Government Civil Engineers: J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.E.I. (Canada) F. R. WHITEHEAD, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Hon.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E. H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting) W. C. BELL, D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting) GENERAL 5.01. The Civil Engineering Office is responsible for all civil engineering work carried out by Government, with the exception of that connected with water supply. The work is divided among six divisions and three units, each with specific responsibilities as shown on the organization chart on page 44. Consulting engineers are appointed to carry out certain work either because it is beyond the capacity of the Office or because specialist expertise is required. A schedule of projects undertaken by consulting engineers is given at Appendix R. Although most works, including maintenance, are carried out by contract, a direct-labour force is employed for the operation of the two Government quarries, for routine minor maintenance of roads and drains and for manning dredgers and other floating craft engaged on port maintenance work. 5.02. The Office maintains a 24-hour skeleton organization through- out the year to deal with any emergencies which may arise. This is reinforced during the wet season and is readily expanded as necessary to handle any situation arising from storm damage or other natural disaster. 5.03. Engineering works were not unduly affected by weather conditions and, in general, progressed satisfactorily. On certain works, however, some effect was felt of the strict control on the distribution and use of explosives imposed by Government as a result of the 1967 civil disturbances. The non-recurrent expenditure this year amounted to $68,873,000 while $22,627,000 was spent on maintenance work, minor improvements, storm damage repairs and works executed on private account. 45

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