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

Yau Ma Tei Saltwater Pumphouse

5.41. Work was completed on the construction of a saltwater pumphouse sited on the outside of the breakwater arm of the ex-naval camber. The pumphouse provides a water supply for flushing and air-conditioning purposes to nearby buildings.

Tai Wan Reclamation

5.42. The construction of approximately 1,000 ft. of seawall at Tai Wan was completed and the area behind the seawall reclaimed.

Pier at Stonecutter's Island

5.43. A reinforced-concrete pier is being built at Stonecutter's Island to replace an old jetty. Progress was satisfactory with more than 65% of the work finished.

Tai Kok Tsui

5.44. Design and investigation work was carried out and tenders invited for the construction of about 1,100 ft. of seawall to retain a new reclamation required to provide a bus and ferry concourse area.

Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter, Tolo Harbour

5.45. The armouring of the breakwater was completed thus providing about 27 acres of safe anchorage for local craft.

Ferry Piers at Tsuen Wan and North Tsing Yi

5.46. Two piers at Yau Kom Tau and North Tsing Yi were completed and opened for use by a minor ferry service operating between the Mainland and Tsing Yi Island.

Tathong Point Landing

5.47. To facilitate access to the navigational aids situated on Tung Lung Island, a new landing was built at Tathong Point. Personnel and equipment can now be put ashore in most weather conditions.

Sai Kung Typhoon Shelter

5.48. A contract was let and work was well advanced on the construction of about 1,000 ft. of breakwater to provide a typhoon shelter of about 28 acres at Yim Tin Tsai near Sai Kung. This typhoon shelter, when completed, will relieve the overcrowding which occurs during typhoons in the existing small sheltered anchorage at Sai Kung town.

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Yau Ma Tei Saltwater Pumphouse 5.41. Work was completed on the construction of a saltwater pumphouse sited on the outside of the breakwater arm of the ex-naval camber. The pumphouse provides a water supply for flushing and air-conditioning purposes to nearby buildings. Tai Wan Reclamation 5.42. The construction of approximately 1,000 ft. of seawall at Tai Wan was completed and the area behind the seawall reclaimed. Pier at Stonecutter's Island 5.43. A reinforced-concrete pier is being built at Stonecutter's Island to replace an old jetty. Progress was satisfactory with more than 65% of the work finished. Tai Kok Tsui 5.44. Design and investigation work was carried out and tenders invited for the construction of about 1,100 ft. of seawall to retain a new reclamation required to provide a bus and ferry concourse area. Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter, Tolo Harbour 5.45. The armouring of the breakwater was completed thus providing about 27 acres of safe anchorage for local craft. Ferry Piers at Tsuen Wan and North Tsing Yi 5.46. Two piers at Yau Kom Tau and North Tsing Yi were completed and opened for use by a minor ferry service operating between the Mainland and Tsing Yi Island. Tathong Point Landing 5.47. To facilitate access to the navigational aids situated on Tung Lung Island, a new landing was built at Tathong Point. Personnel and equipment can now be put ashore in most weather conditions. Sai Kung Typhoon Shelter 5.48. A contract was let and work was well advanced on the construction of about 1,000 ft. of breakwater to provide a typhoon shelter of about 28 acres at Yim Tin Tsai near Sai Kung. This typhoon shelter, when completed, will relieve the overcrowding which occurs during typhoons in the existing small sheltered anchorage at Sai Kung town. 53
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Yau Ma Tei Saltwater Pumphouse 5.41. Work was completed on the construction of a saltwater pump- house sited on the outside of the breakwater arm of the ex-naval camber. The pumphouse provides a water supply for flushing and air- conditioning purposes to nearby buildings. Tai Wan Reclamation 5.42. The construction of approximately 1,000 ft. of seawall at Tai Wan was completed and the area behind the seawall reclaimed. Pier at Stonecutter's Island 5.43. A reinforced-concrete pier is being built at Stonecutter's Island to replace an old jetty. Progress was satisfactory with more than 65% of the work finished. Tai Kok Tsui 5.44. Design and investigation work was carried out and tenders invited for the construction of about 1,100 ft. of seawall to retain a new reclamation required to provide a bus and ferry concourse area. Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter, Tolo Harbour 5.45. The armouring of the breakwater was completed thus provid- ing about 27 acres of safe anchorage for local craft. Ferry Piers at Tsuen Wan and North Tsing Yi 5.46. Two piers at Yau Kom Tau and North Tsing Yi were com- pleted and opened for use by a minor ferry service operating between the Mainland and Tsing Yi Island. Tathong Point Landing 5.47. To facilitate access to the navigational aids situated on Tung Lung Island, a new landing was built at Tathong Point. Personnel and equipment can now be put ashore in most weather conditions. Sai Kung Typhoon Shelter 5.48. A contract was let and work was well advanced on the con- struction of about 1,000 ft. of breakwater to provide a typhoon shelter of about 28 acres at Yim Tin Tsai near Sai Kung. This typhoon shelter, when completed, will relieve the overcrowding which occurs during typhoons in the existing small sheltered anchorage at Sai Kung town. 53
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Yau Ma Tei Saltwater Pumphouse

5.41. Work was completed on the construction of a saltwater pump- house sited on the outside of the breakwater arm of the ex-naval camber. The pumphouse provides a water supply for flushing and air- conditioning purposes to nearby buildings.

Tai Wan Reclamation

5.42. The construction of approximately 1,000 ft. of seawall at Tai Wan was completed and the area behind the seawall reclaimed.

Pier at Stonecutter's Island

5.43. A reinforced-concrete pier is being built at Stonecutter's Island to replace an old jetty. Progress was satisfactory with more than 65% of the work finished.

Tai Kok Tsui

5.44. Design and investigation work was carried out and tenders invited for the construction of about 1,100 ft. of seawall to retain a new reclamation required to provide a bus and ferry concourse area.

Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter, Tolo Harbour

5.45. The armouring of the breakwater was completed thus provid- ing about 27 acres of safe anchorage for local craft.

Ferry Piers at Tsuen Wan and North Tsing Yi

5.46. Two piers at Yau Kom Tau and North Tsing Yi were com- pleted and opened for use by a minor ferry service operating between the Mainland and Tsing Yi Island.

Tathong Point Landing

5.47. To facilitate access to the navigational aids situated on Tung Lung Island, a new landing was built at Tathong Point. Personnel and equipment can now be put ashore in most weather conditions.

Sai Kung Typhoon Shelter

5.48. A contract was let and work was well advanced on the con- struction of about 1,000 ft. of breakwater to provide a typhoon shelter of about 28 acres at Yim Tin Tsai near Sai Kung. This typhoon shelter, when completed, will relieve the overcrowding which occurs during typhoons in the existing small sheltered anchorage at Sai Kung town.

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