for the large scale tests of this reservoir were being prepared. Tenders were invited from selected firms for the supply and erection of the small experimental desalting plant of 50,000 gallons/day capacity.
1.14. Following the decision to proceed with the construction of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel which was announced during the year, the road works for the tunnel connections on both sides of the harbour were commenced.
1.15. Construction and planning of major road improvements of the Colony's road network continued unabated, particular emphasis being paid to grade separated schemes to ease vehicular traffic congestion. On Hong Kong Island, widening work on Upper Albert Road was started and sections of the waterfront road were opened to vehicular traffic as construction works were completed. In Kowloon, flyovers at the junction of Princess Margaret Road/Fat Kwong Street/Pui Ching Road and at Chatham Road/Princess Margaret Road junction were completed and opened to traffic, while work commenced on the flyover complex at the Kowloon City Roundabout and the Prince Edward Road/Choi Hung Road Roundabout.
1.16. Development of Kai Tak Airport continued and an additional 22,420 square yards of concrete pavement for aircraft maintenance was completed. The third stage in the modification of the passenger terminal to cater for the increased passenger flow of the 'Jumbo Jets' was also virtually completed. The work included extensions to existing buildings, additions of aircraft parking stands, 'air bridges' and other modern passenger and baggage handling facilities.
1.17. On 23rd August, 1969, a traditional topping out ceremony on the roof of the new Government office building in Garden Road was performed by the Director of Public Works to mark the completion of the superstructure. This building, to be known as Murray Building, is 27 storeys high (including basements) and will house most of the Public Works Department. It has been built on the site of the former Murray Barracks and at the end of the year it was being fitted out ready for occupation.
1.18. In October, the new Tai Lam Women's Prison was completed. This prison, the first of its kind to be built in the post-war era, contains cottage type buildings, dormitory blocks, hospital, laundry etc. and provides accommodation for 400 inmates.
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for the large scale tests of this reservoir were being prepared. Tenders were invited from selected firms for the supply and erection of the small experimental desalting plant of 50,000 gallons/day capacity.
1.14. Following the decision to proceed with the construction of the Cross-Harbour Tunnel which was announced during the year, the road works for the tunnel connections on both sides of the harbour were commenced.
1.15. Construction and planning of major road improvements of the Colony's road network continued unabated, particular emphasis being paid to grade separated schemes to ease vehicular traffic congestion. On Hong Kong Island, widening work on Upper Albert Road was started and sections of the waterfront road were opened to vehicular traffic as construction works were completed. In Kowloon, flyovers at the junction of Princess Margaret Road/Fat Kwong Street/Pui Ching Road and at Chatham Road/Princess Margaret Road junction were completed and opened to traffic, while work commenced on the flyover complex at the Kowloon City Roundabout and the Prince Edward Road/Choi Hung Road Roundabout.
1.16. Development of Kai Tak Airport continued and an additional 22,420 square yards of concrete pavement for aircraft maintenance was completed. The third stage in the modification of the passenger terminal to cater for the increased passenger flow of the 'Jumbo Jets' was also virtually completed. The work included extensions to existing buildings, additions of aircraft parking stands, 'air bridges' and other modern passenger and baggage handling facilities.
1.17. On 23rd August, 1969, a traditional topping out ceremony on the roof of the new Government office building in Garden Road was performed by the Director of Public Works to mark the completion of the superstructure. This building, to be known as Murray Building, is 27 storeys high (including basements) and will house most of the Public Works Department. It has been built on the site of the former Murray Barracks and at the end of the year it was being fitted out ready for occupation.
1.18. In October, the new Tai Lam Women's Prison was completed. This prison, the first of its kind to be built in the post-war era, con- tains cottage type buildings, dormitory blocks, hospital, laundry etc. and provides accommodation for 400 inmates.
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