11.45
A detailed investigation was carried out into the scope and timing of works required for the reprovisioning of Cheung Sha Wan sea water pumping station in view of future reclamation in the vicinity.
11.46
A study of the feasibility and timing of supplying the Hung Hom reclamation area with salt water was commenced.
11.47
The flushing demand for Fung Wong Salt Water Service Reservoir supply zone was reassessed with a view to carrying out the necessary improvements to the existing installation.
11.48
Detailed proposals for the development of minor catchments were prepared to enable resumption costs to be estimated.
11.49
Detailed planning of additional supplies for Sha Tin, Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan New Towns was substantially completed.
11.50
The adequacy of existing water supply systems in the major market towns and minor residential areas in the New Territories to meet the growing demand in the coming ten years was under study.
11.51
A study of the feasibility of exploiting all potential catchments in the New Territories and Lantau Island was completed.
MECHANICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
R.J. JOHNSON, C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E., M.I.W.E.
General
11.52
The Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of waterworks mechanical plant and equipment and for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the mechanical component of all new waterworks plant except for plant associated with the Plover Cove and High Island Water Schemes and the desalting project.
11.53 Two workshops, one on the Island and one in Kowloon, provide support for maintenance activities including emergency work, together with manufacturing facilities for special new works items. The workshops are equipped with the latest machine tools and employ fitters, welders, machine tool operators, platers, blacksmiths, coppersmiths and pattern makers. More than 33,800 water meters and 140 engines and pumps were overhauled during the year. Details of other works carried out in the workshops, meter repair shops and by this Division generally are given in Appendix CC.
Operation and Maintenance
11.54
In conjunction with the uprating and extension of Sha Tin and Tai Po Tau pumping stations, five pumps of 36 million gallons a day and one pump of 30 million gallons a day output, installed and commissioned under the supervision of consultants, were taken over and put into service at Sha Tin, while three pumps of 38 million gallons a day and one pump of 30 million gallons a day output were also taken over.
11.45
A detailed investigation was carried out into the scope and timing of works required for the reprovisioning of Cheung Sha Wan sea water pumping station in view of future reclamation in the vicinity.
11.46
A study of the feasibility and timing of supplying the Hung Hom reclamation area with salt water was commenced.
11.47
The flushing demand for Fung Wong Salt Water Service Reservoir supply zone was reassessed with a view to carrying out the necessary improvements to the existing installation.
11.48
Detailed proposals for the development of minor catchments were prepared to enable resumption costs to be estimated.
11.49
Detailed planning of additional supplies for Sha Tin, Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan New Towns was substantially completed.
11.50
The adequacy of existing water supply systems in the major market towns and minor residential areas in the New Territories to meet the growing demand in the coming ten years was under study.
11.51
A study of the feasibility of exploiting all potential catchments in the New Territories and Lantau Island was completed.
MECHANICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
R.J. JOHNSON, C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E., M.I.W.E.
General
11.52
The Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of waterworks mechanical plant and equipment and for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the mechanical component of all new water- works plant except for plant associated with the Plover Cove and High Island Water Schemes and the desalting project.
11.53 Two workshops, one on the Island and one in Kowloon, provide support for maintenance activities including emergency work, together with manufacturing facilities for special new works items. The workshops are equipped with the latest machine tools and employ fitters, welders, machine
More tool operators, platers, blacksmiths, coppersmiths and pattern makers. than 33,800 water meters and 140 engines and pumps were overhauled during the year. Details of other works carried out in the workshops, meter repair shops and by this Division generally are given in Appendix CC.
Operation and Maintenance
11.54
In conjunction with the uprating and extension of Sha Tin and Tai Po Tau pumping stations, five pumps of 36 million gallons a day and one pump of 30 million gallons a day output, installed and commissioned under the supervision of consultants, were taken over and put into service at Sha Tin, while three pumps of 38 million gallons a day and one pump of 30 million
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