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undertake. Not only is the repair work of all waterworks machinery, plant and meters on the Island performed by this Workshop but a large proportion of similar works, with the exception of meter repairs, is carried out for the Mainland Works. In addition the overhaul and repair of boilers, heating apparatus, instruments, fittings and numerous other mechanical appliances for other Government depart- ments are undertaken.

Mainland.

120. The mainland Workshop which deals with minor repairs to Waterworks and other plant and machinery on the Mainland also carries out the maintenance of all the meters in service in that district. The recent growth of Kowloon has been so rapid that the capacity and equipment of this Workshop is now totally inadequate for the duty it should perform.

Proposals.

121. It is therefore recommended (a) that the Island Workshop be extended in capacity and that sufficient additions be made to the equipment. (b) A new and fully equipped Workshop be provided in Kowloon as the extension of the present one is not feasible.

SUMMARY OF PROPOSALS

122. Appendix VI gives separate summaries for the Island and for the Main- land of the works proposed in this report to meet present deficiencies in the water supplies and to provide for the estimated requirements for the next five years. It also gives the paragraph reference in the report of the proposed work. The list has been arranged generally in the order in which the works should be undertaken but some of the items such as Extensions to Distribution "Systems" and "Recon- struction of the Bowen Road Conduit" would be carried out as required.

CONCLUSION

123. A review of the water situation has been made from a supply point of view only and estimates have been based on the present conditions and a slight im- provement in the personal hygiene of the consumer. No allowance has been made for the provision of water for universal flushing of W.C's., for Street washing and air-conditioning. These matters, which must be visualized, will increase future requirements.

124. This Colony has suffered almost continuously from its earliest days from water shortages the reasons for which have been mostly "financial". Water being one of the primary necessities of life it is essential that ample supplies be provided particularly in the Tropics where the dangers to health are far greater than in temperate climates. This cannot be too strongly emphasized and it is accordingly. urged that not only should the proposals embodied in this report be put in hand at the earliest possible date but the policy of providing water resources well ahead of requirements be adopted. This latter procedure is generally adhered to by Municip- alities and other Water Undertakers.

30th November, 1936.

W. WOODWARD, B.Sc., A.M.INST.C.E.

Acting Executive Engineer Waterworks Maintenance Sub-Department.