1.11 Large-scale site formation and reclamation continued to be carried out in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Towns in the New Territories. A total area of 93 acres was formed during this financial year.
1.12 At Kai Tak Airport works continued on the extension of the aircraft parking aprons and taxiway facilities as well as the reclamation for the runway extension. Tenders were called for paving the 2,530-foot extension and for overlaying the existing runway. Design and working drawings of the private developers' proposals for the three container-terminal lots at Kwai Chung, sold in 1970, were being examined.
1.13 In addition, the Civil Engineering Office undertook the design and construction of new stormwater drain and sewer systems, and the theoretical and field investigation of the capacity of the existing sewer systems. The problems of sewage disposal and harbour pollution continued to be examined.
1.14 In conjunction with the purchase by the R.H.K.A.A.F. of a twin-engined 'Islander' aircraft, an R.C. 10 aerial survey camera was purchased so that vertical photography can now be carried out for mapping purposes and for the production of site and route plans and the determination of volumetric quantities for engineering projects. Other uses will be for photography for traffic surveys and progress records of reclamation and other works.
1.15 Despite below average rainfall and a less favourable storage position at the end of the wet season compared with the previous year, a continuous 24 hour water supply was maintained throughout the year, except to some areas in the New Territories supplied from minor intakes.
1.16 Approval was received to proceed with the main works of the High Island Water Scheme and the installation of a 40 million gallons per day single purpose desalting plant. The approval of the desalter marks Hong Kong's entry into this field, which will play an increasingly important role in meeting future demand for fresh water.
1.17 Work continued on the construction of access roads for the High Island Water Scheme and contracts for the eastern and western supply tunnels were let. Scheduled progress was maintained on the raising of the Plover Cove Dams and the extension of Sha Tin Treatment Works and Tai Po Tau Pumping Station.
1.11 Large-scale site formation and reclamation continued to be carried out in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Towns in the New Territories. A total area of 93 acres was formed during this financial year.
1.12 At Kai Tak Airport works continued on the extension of the aricraft parking aprons and taxiway facilities as well as the reclamation for the runway extension, Tenders were called for paving the 2,530-foot extension and for overlaying the existing runway. Design and working drawings of the private developers' proposals for the three container- terminal lots at Kwai Chung, sold in 1970, were being examined.
1.13 In addition, the Civil Engineering Office undertook the design and construction of new stormwater drain and sewer systems, and the theoretical and field investigation of the capacity of the existing sewer systems. The problems of sewage disposal and harbour pollution continued to be examined.
1.14 In conjunction with the purchase by the R.H.K.A.A.F. of a twin-engined 'Islander' aircraft, an R.C. 10 aerial survey camera was purchased so that vertical photography can now be carried out for mapping purposes and for the production of site and route plans and the determination of volumetric quantities for engineering projects. Other uses will be for photography for traffic surveys and progress records of reclamation and other works.
1.15 Despite below average rainfall and a less favourable storage position at the end of the wet season compared with the previous year, a continuous 24 hour water supply was maintained throughout the year, except to some areas in the New Territories supplied from minor intakes.
1.16 Approval was received to proceed with the main works of the High Island Water Scheme and the installation of a 40 million gallons per day single purpose desalting plant. The approval of the desalter marks Hong Kong's entry into this field, which will play an increasingly important role in meeting future demand for fresh water.
1.17 Work continued on the construction of access roads for the High Island Water Scheme and contracts for the eastern and western supply tunnels were let. Scheduled progress was maintained on the raising of the Plover Cove Dams and the extension of Sha Tin Treatment Works and Tai Po Tau Pumping Station.
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