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HONG KONG
ANNUAL DEPARTMENTAL, REPORT
-BY THE
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
J. J. ROBSON, J.P., C.ENG., F.I.C.E., M.I.STRUCT.E.
FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR 1971 - 72*
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EXCHANGE RATES
When dollars are quoted in the 1971-72 Reports, they are, unless otherwise stated, Hong Kong dollars. At the 31st March 1972, the official rate for conversion to pounds sterling was HK$14.55 =£1 (HK$1=approx. 7p). The official rate for conversion to U.S. dollars was HK$5.58=US$1.
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1. GENERAL
Introductioin
CONTENTS
Organization
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The effect of vacancies on Productive
Efficiency
Staff
Training
Visitors.
2. HEADQUARTERS
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Accounting Services Division.
2.12
Technical Audit
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3. FORWARD PLANNING
Introduction
Building
Civil Engineering Land
Water
4. ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
General
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Architectural Divisions
4.01
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4.08 4.09
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Quantity Surveying Branch
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Structural Engineering Branch
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Building Services Branch
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Maintenance Branch
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5. BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
General
Head Office
General Divisions
Dangerous Buildings Division Staff, Training and Welfare
6. CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
General
Port Works Division
Development and Airport Division
Drainage Works Division
Quarry Section
Staff, Training and Welfare
7. CROWN LANDS AND Survey OffiCE
General
Land Branch
Survey Branch
Planning Branch
Staff, Training and Welfare
8. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE
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Design and Projects Division.
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Operation and Maintenance Division
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Apprentice Training
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9. HIGHWAYS OFFICE
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Highways Divisions
New Works
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Consultants Management Division .
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Traffic Engineering Division.
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Traffic and Transport Survey Division .
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Mass Transit Unit.
Staff, Training and Welfare
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10. WATERworks OFFICE
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Distribution Division Supply Division
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Mechanical Division
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Electrical Division .
Desalting Division .
Water Quality Control Unit Consultants' Liaison Unit Contracts and Claims Unit Business Management
Staff, Training and Welfare
11. APPRECIATION
12. APPENDICES
STAFF
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A. Occupants of Senior Duty Posts.
B. Staff for year ending 31st March, 1972.
C. Rates of pay.
FINANCE
D. Chart showing expenditure from 1962-63 to 1971-72 E. Diagram showing P.W.D. total non-recurrent expenditure
for the financial year 1971-72.
F. Comparative table of Departmental expenditure for the
years ended 31st March, 1968 to 31st March, 1972.
G. Statistical summary of P.W.D. non-recurrent expenditure
1971-72.
H. Comparative table of value of contracts for Capital Works
awarded during the years 1967-68 to 1971-72.
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Statement of expenditure incurred in respect of works and services under the 1971 Defence Costs Agreement for the financial year 1971-72.
J(1) Statement of Capital Works expenditure incurred under the £2.4 million Defence Costs Agreement for the financial year 1971-72.
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J(2) Statement of Capital Works expenditure incurred under the £17 million 1971 Defence Costs (Works) Agreement for the financial year 1971-72.
ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
K. New projects completed in the financial year 1971-72. L. Projects in progress during 1971-72.
M. Projects undertaken by private architects and quantity
surveyors.
BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
N. General statistics.
CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
O. New projects completed in the financial year 1971-72. P. Projects in progress during 1971-72.
Q. Summary of major land formation projects.
R. Projects undertaken by Consulting Engineers. S. General statistics.
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE
T. Land statistics.
U. Major planning schemes, 1971-72.
V. Survey statistics.
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE
W. Schedule of Government vehicles and plant maintained.
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
X. New projects completed in the financial year 1971-72.
Y. Projects in progress during 1971-72.
Z. Projects undertaken by Consulting Engineers.
AA. General Statistics.
WATERWORKS OFFICE
BB. Works completed, under construction and projects under-
taken by Consultants.
CC. General statistics.
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OPERATION AND ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HONG KONG 1972
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
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GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
1.01 The Colony of Hong Kong has an area of approximately 400 square miles and a population of about 4,000,000. The bulk of this population is concentrated in a very intensively developed area of some nine square miles covering the Northern shore of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon from Lei Yue Mun in the East to Lai Chi Kok in the West. The new town of Tsuen Wan in the New Territories, a few miles to the North-West, continues to develop rapidly and Castle Peak New Town, at almost the Western extremity of the mainland, is also growing fast. The extent of these urban con- centrations is shown on the frontispiece map.
1.02 Private building activity continued at a high level throughout the year 1971-72 and although fewer industrial and tenement buildings were commenced the number of apartment buildings on which work was started rose by 85% compared with the previous year.
1.03 At a ceremony on 27th October, 1971 H.R.H. The Princess Anne formally laid the foundation stone of the new general hospital at Lai Chi Kok. When completed this hospital will have 1,320 beds and will serve the residents of North-West Kowloon and the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung areas.
1.04 The Swimming Pools and Recreation Ground complex at Kwun Tong was officially opened by H.R.H. The Princess Anne on 30th October, 1971. The Swimming Pools and Recreation Ground occupy an overall area of approximately half a million square feet. There are eight pools and included in the recreation ground area are a grassed soccer pitch, two miniature soccer pitches, basket-ball and volley-ball courts and roller skating rink.
On 21st October, 1971, the Director of Public Works handed over the new Yau Ma Tei Government Slipway complex to the Director of Marine. This project comprises a 15-storey building providing some 130,000 square feet of office accommodation for various Government departments, together with workshops, marine stores and a small Post
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Office, a 6-storey block containing workshops, offices, canteen and quarters for Marine Department staff, a single-storey block, three slip- ways for the Marine Department and a buoyage yard.
1.06 Of particular significance in regard to Government Housing was the approval in principle by the Governor-in-Council in October 1971 of the new approach put forward for the Sha Tin (Lek Yuen San Tsuen) Scheme whereby, in this and in all future Government Housing Estates, improved commercial, community and parking facilities will be provided as part of the Scheme from the outset,
1.07 Good progress was maintained on the majority of highway projects despite staff difficulties and adverse weather conditions for the first half of the year.
1.08 On Hong Kong Island, work continued on the two flyovers forming part of the Garden Road Complex linking Upper Albert Road to Cotton Tree Drive and Kennedy Road. All the ground level works for the Waterfront Road project were completed. The two flyovers at Tsing Fung Street and Canal Road were opened to traffic. The Cross-Harbour Tunnel road connections in Wan Chai were nearing completion, while work on the Marsh Road Flyover continued. In Kowloon, the Boundary Street/Prince Edward Road flyover was scheduled for opening in April, 1972, bringing the $40 million flyover complex at Kowloon City and San Po Kong to a successful completion. Work continued on the Cross-Harbour Tunnel road connections in Hung Hom while work on the Lion Rock Interchange was just commenced. In the New Territories, Stage I of the Tai Wan-Ma On Shan Road between Tai Wan and Kei Ling Ha Lo Wai was completed to provide a road link between Tolo Harbour and Port Shelter.
1.09 With the increase in car ownership, traffic congestion and shortage of parking spaces continued notwithstanding the applications of Traffic management techniques to make the best use of the existing road network. Work commenced on the construction of a multi-storey car park at Murry Road and the construction of an off-street car park at the Ex-Naval Dockyard was nearing completion.
1.10 To prevent the frustration of the proposed Mass Transit Railway and Long Term Road Scheme, all public and private development proposals which could possibly affect the two schemes were examined in order to eliminate areas of conflict.
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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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ORGANIZATION
1.18 The Department combines many functions which in other territories would be undertaken by a number of agencies viz:
Building
(a) The design and construction of Government
buildings
(b) The control of private development
Engineering (a)
Land
Water
Civil Engineering
(b) Highway Construction and Traffic Engineering (c) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
(a) The disposal of Crown Land
(b) Land Surveying
(c) Town Planning
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Design and Construction of traditional im- pounding and purification works together with desalination plants and the distribution and sale of fresh and sea water
1.19 The organization chart showing the division of the Department into a Headquarters and seven sub-departments is on page vii. The object of the organization is to decentralize wherever possible so that day-to-day decisions on virtually all matters, other than departmental policy and the programming of future projects, can be made by sub- departments. Headquarters concerns itself with departmental policy, future works programmes and co-ordination of the needs of sub- departments. To provide this co-ordination, weekly meetings are held at which Headquarters and sub-departmental representatives consider matters affecting land and development, while senior staff meetings at which matters of general departmental policy or interest are discussed are held at quarterly intervals. Very close contacts are maintained be- tween Headquarters and the Colonial Secretariat.
THE EFFECT OF VACANCIES ON PRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY
1.20 All sub-departments of the P.W.D. continue to work, to a greater or lesser extent, below strength, especially at the professional/ assistant professional level. This deficiency varies from 19% to 33%, in different sub-departments. The Highways Office was also some 40% below strength in the technical grades.
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1.21 The general effect of these deficiencies has been to delay Government projects, despite the employment of private architects, quantity surveyors and consulting engineers, and there seems little likeli- hood of any rapid improvement in the situation.
1.22 Those sub-departments engaged purely on statutory duties can- not, however, employ the services of private professional firms. Staff vacancies in these circumstances inevitably result in a review of prior- ities and the concentration of staff on the most pressing work-often to the detriment of important but less urgent duties. This has occurred particularly in the Buildings Ordinance Office, where action in respect of illegal structures or alterations to private buildings has had to be limited to these cases which create dangerous conditions, and where a serious back-log of building plans awaiting approval has built up. In the Crown Lands and Survey Office, Lease Enforcement action con- tinued to be virtually suspended as a result of the preparation for the mass of lease renewals which will fall due in 1973.
1.23 In the case of the Technical Audit Unit, it has been completely impossible for the unit to function according to its terms of reference, as at no time during the year has there been less than 2 vacancies out of an approved strength of 5, and at one time, due to leave and sickness, the Chief Technical Examiner operated alone.
STAFF
1.24 The total staff now numbers more than 11,700, of whom 766 are professional or assistant professional officers. Occupants of Super- scale posts, distribution of staff and rates of pay of artisans, labourers and apprentices are given in Appendices, A, B and C respectively.
1.25 During the year the following senior officers left Hong Kong on leave prior to retirement:
Mr. CHEN Shan-chuang, Chief Building Surveyor, on 21.9.71.
Mr. G. J. SKELT, J.P., Director of Engineering Development, on 22.11.71. Mr. W. E. LEVIE, Principal Government Architect, on 29.2.72.
TRAINING
1.26 Training facilities continued to be provided for technical and assistant professional staff. Altogether 35 apprentices, 146 Craft Appren- tices and 70 Technical Apprentices, who had signed agreements to follow
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a course of instruction over a period of four or five years, were being trained part-time in the Waterworks or Mechanical Workshops and part- time at the Technical College or Morrision Hill Technical Institute.
1.27 A total of 19 engineering graduates from the University of Hong Kong were on indenture to the Director of Engineering Development as Apprentice Engineers to gain some of the experience required for the professional interview of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Two Apprentice Architects, three Apprentice Electrical Engineers and four Apprentice Mechanical Engineers were also under training.
1.28 The Principal Government Land Agent undertook the training of 15 Surveying Assistants (Land) and 21 Surveying Assistants (Engineering).
1.29 During the Summer vacation, 30 students from the University of Hong Kong were attached to this Department. Six were attached to the Architectural Office, 14 to Civil Engineering Office and Highways Office, four to Waterworks Office and six were given instruction in the Electrical and Mechanical Office.
1.30 Altogether 50 officers of the Department were on, or completed, courses during the year in Britain, Australia and the United States of America. Some of these courses were taken while the officers were on vacation leave.
1.31 Further details of training are included in the sections dealing with individual sub-departments.
VISITORS
April 1971
1.32 Mr. J. N. BULMAN, Chief Engineer of the Tropical Section of the Roads Research Laboratory, Department of the Environment, visited the Department to study the methods of designing and the use of asphaltic concrete for road surfacings in Hong Kong.
1.33 Mr. R. BRISKE, Chief Director of the Office for Bridges and Subways of the City of Cologne, visited the Department to study traffic system and construction of bridges, tunnels and subways.
1.34 The British System Builders & Component Manufactures Trade Commission to Hong Kong, led by Mr. J. A. de NORMANN, visited
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and had discussions with the Director of Building Development, the Principal Government Architect and the Principal Government Building Surveyor.
May 1971
1.35 Mr. L. H. V. PEARCEY, Head of the Overseas Personnel Depart- ment of the Crown Agents for Overseas Governments and Administra- tion, London, accompanied by Mr. H. LING of the Appointments Division, visited the Director of Public Works for discussions, inter alia, on overseas recruitment aspects in general.
July 1971
1.36 Mr. S. CUSTANCE, Town Planning Consultant of the City of Essendon (forming part of the Melbourne Metropolitan area) visited the Department to study aspects of development control, particularly high density development and co-relation of community services.
September 1971
1.37 H.E. The Governor, Sir David TRENCH, G.C.M.G.. M.C., paid a farewell visit to all offices of the Department.
November 1971
1.38 Mr. CHANDRASEKHARA, Secretary-General of the East Asian Regional Organization for Planning and Housing, from New Delhi, visited Crown Lands and Survey Office.
January 1972
1.39 Mr. A. M. J. WRIGHT, C.M.G., Administrative Commissioner, London Office, visited and had talks with the Director and staff of the Department. He also visited the Lai Chi Kok New Hospital, the Pilot Desalting Plant and Castle Peak New Town Development.
1.40 H.E. The Governor, Sir Murray MACLEHOSE, K.C.M.G., M.B.E., visited the Department and met senior officers of all sub- departments.
March 1972
1.41 Mr. J. PAQUAY, on behalf of the Institute National Du Logement, Brussels, Belgium, visited the Director of Building Development, and
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expressed his wish to make preliminary arrangements for professional architects, engineers and planners to meet P.W.D. staff in October/ November 1972 when a party would visit from Belgium.
1.42 Major General F. G. CALDWELL, O.B.E., M.C., Engineer-In- Chief, visited the Director of Public Works, and had discussions concerning projects carried out by or for the Military.
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HEADQUARTERS
Director of Public Works:
J. J. ROBSON, C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E.
Director of Engineering Development:
G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), D.I.C., C.Eng., F.I.C.E. J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., M.I.T.E. (Acting from 12.11.71)
Director of Building Development:
C. R. J. DONNITHORNE, A.R.I.B.S.
E. H. ROWLEY, F.R.I.C.S. (Acting 1.4.71 to 25.9.71)
Director of Lands and Survey:
R. C. CLARKE, I.S.O., B.Eng. (Min.) (Hons.), LL.B. (Lond.), D.P.A. (Lond.), M.I.Min.E., F.R.I.C.S.
W. L. T. CRUNDEN, F.R.I.C.S., F.R.S.H. (Acting—27.7.71 to 24.9.71 and 21.2.72 to 23.2.72)
Director of Water Supplies:
A. S. ROBERTSON, B.Sc. (Hons.), F.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E., M.I.W.E.
W. T. KNIGHT, F.J.C.E., F.I.Mun.E. (Acting 28.6.71 to 2.8.71) W. D. A. TUCKER, M.A. (Oxon.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.W.E. (Acting 3.8.71 to 13.8.71)
Secretary:
M. D. SARGANT
J. LINTHWAITE (Acting 1.4.71 to 22.8.71)
Technical Secretary:
J. F. G. MARSHALL, A.R.I.C.S.
GENERAL
2.01 The Director of Public Works, in overall control, is assisted by the four Directors, of Engineering Development, Building Development, Water Supplies and Lands and Survey. Respectively, these latter four officers control the appropriate sub-departments as shown in the organi- zation chart on page vii. In support of the Directorate there is a small professional and executive staff within Headquarters whose duties are detailed below.
2.02 The Departmental Secretary is responsible for co-ordinating executive and clerical services throughout the department and for all establishment matters. He is assisted in Headquarters by two Deputy Secretaries, two Assistant Secretaries and appropriate clerical staff.
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2.03 The Technical Secretary is a professional officer seconded from one of the sub-departments for a period usually of twelve to eighteen months during which time, while being an aide to the Director, he undertakes at H.Q. level general administrative duties requiring pro- fessional experience. He is assisted by an Assistant Technical Secretary who is an assistant professional officer seconded from one of the sub- departments.
2.04 Overall financial and accounting control is exercised by the Principal Treasury Accountant. This officer, who is seconded from the Treasury, is directly responsible to the Director of Public Works for the proper execution of all accounting work relative to the day-to-day affairs of the Department. A Stores Officer, seconded from the Supplies Depart- ment, is attached to the Accounts Section of Headquarters. The Stores Officer is in overall charge of 15 P.W.D. allocated stores depots attached to various sub-departments, including three military stores taken over from H.B.M. Ministry of Public Buildings and Works.
2.05 A Technical Audit Unit under the control of a chief Technical Examiner is responsible for spot checks on works contracts, departmental tendering, contractual procedures and routine controls to see that these conform with Government regulations and office instructions.
2.06 One of the main advantages of Hong Kong's compactness is the comparative ease with which P.W.D. Headquarters can keep in touch not only with all sub-departments of the P.W.D. but also with other Government departments and public bodies. However, as the responsi- bilities of the Department increase almost directly with the growth of the Colony more and more time of senior Headquarters officers is having to be spent at meetings.
2.07 The Director of Public Works, besides being a member of Legislative Council and Finance Committee, is an ex-officio member of the Urban Council, Chairman of the Town Planning Board, Vice- Chairman of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and a member of the Port Committee, Housing Board, Transport Advisory Committee, Public Works Sub-Committee of Finance Committee and the Chinese Permanent Cemeteries Board of Management.
2.08 The Director of Engineering Development is a member of the Town Planning Board, the Traffic, Roads and Parking Sub-Committee of the Transport Advisory Committee, the Environmental Hygiene
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Select Committee of the Urban Council and the Land Development Planning Committee.
2.09 The Director of Building Development is a member of the Town Planning Board, the Markets, the Recreation and Amenities, and the Resettlement Management Select Committees of the Urban Council, the Authorized Architects Liaison Committee and the Land Development Planning Committee.
2.10 The Director of Water Supplies is a member of the Water Resources Development Committee and the Plover Cove Progress Committee.
2.11 The Director of Lands and Survey is a member of the Port Executive Committee, the Container Committee and the Land Develop- ment Planning Committee.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES DIVISION
Principal Treasury Accountant: K. W. CATTON
Organization
2.12 In recognition of the increased responsibilities of the head of the Accounting Services Division the post was upgraded during the year to that of Principal Treasury Accountant, while further significant prog- ress was made in the development of accounting services throughout the department. The objective is to establish a system of Accounting Services Units in sub-departments, the first stage being to examine in detail the requirements of each and to make proposals as to the more senior accounting posts which will be needed to head the Units. Resulting from this procedure two Accounting Assistant grade posts, one at Senior level, were approved and filled during the year for the Crown Lands and Survey Office, while at the end of the year proposals regarding the Architectural Office were under consideration and a further report on the Highways Office was virtually completed. Also during the year the two Executive Officers (Accounts) in Headquarters were replaced by Senior Accounting Assistants and a Senior Accounting Assistant (supernu- merary) and two Accounting Assistants were provided for the Electrical and Mechanical Office.
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Expenditure
2.13 Departmental expenditure during the year ending 31st March, 1972, including that incurred on behalf of the armed forces, amounted to $896,850,508 which is $224,803,687 (or 33.4%) more than in the previous year and is the highest annual expenditure ever recorded. This figure represents 30.91% of total Government expenditure during the year, compared with 27.41% in 1970-71, and maintains the Public Works Department in its position as the largest spending department in Government.
2.14 As may be seen from the comparative analysis of expenditure at Appendix F there have been substantial increases in nearly all classes of expenditure and these are reflected also in the number of payment vouchers examined and passed for payment. There were 20,488 of these as against 18,212 in the previous year.
Head 62-Public Works Department
Personal Emoluments
2.15 There was a further increase in the approved establishment of the department to 13,778 from 12,772 in the previous year. The resultant expenditure was $146,918,719 or 16.38% of total expenditure, which exceeded the approved estimate of $142,358,800 by $4,559,919 and showed an increase of $14,694,189 or 11.1%, over the previous year's expenditure.
2.16 Despite the substantial increase in establishment the amount of overtime worked during the year was only marginally lower than that for 1970-71. Claims processed totalled 64,451, representing 2,090,064 hours or 261,258 days at a cost of $9,178,816 in allowances.
Other Charges
2.17 Departmental ‘housekeeping' expenditure under ‘Other Charges -Annually Recurrent' increased by a further $442,858, or 9% to $4,968,778 largely due to the impact of the first full year in occupation of Murray Building. Special Expenditure on items required to enable the various Offices to discharge their duties amounted to $1,978,252.
2.18 There was a continuing requirement for many officers to use their private vehicles for duty journeys and 9,014 claims for mileage allowance were processed during the year resulting in the expenditure of $1,339,865 on this item.
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Head 63-Public Works Recurrent
Buildings and Lands
Recurrent expenditure showed a further increase during the year to a total of $30,141,997, as compared with $23,853,711 in 1970-71, divided among the Offices concerned as follows:
(a) Architectural Office
(b) Buildings Ordinance Office
(c) Crown Lands and Survey Office
1970-71
$22,878,058
1971-72
$27,776,967
$
11,009
$ 975,653
$ 2,354,021
These increases were respectively due to:
(a) the greater number of buildings to be maintained and the con-
tinuing rise in building costs;
(b) the provision for the first time of funds to enable the Building Authority to carry out investigations under the Buildings Ordin-
ance;
(c) the greatly increased requirement for clearing, fencing and guarding existing and newly reclaimed Crown Land, the growing number of buildings under Crown management and the rising costs of maintaining them and the assumption by the Office of responsibility for the supply of maps, hitherto borne by the Government Printer.
Civil Engineering and Highways
2.20 Although these two subjects have been the responsibilities of separate Offices since 1969 they tend to overlap to a certain extent, particularly in the field of drainage works, and for ease of comparison the expenditure figures have been taken together in the table at Appen- dix F. The combined recurrent expenditure of two Offices for 1971-72 is $48,210,933, attributable as follows:
Civil Engineering Office Highways Office
$28,114,436 $20,096,497
The total exceeds the 1970-71 figure of $23,944,713 by $24,266,220, or 101.34%, for the following reasons:
(a) the expenditure of $17,667,061 on the collection and storage of sand resulting from the transfer of responsibility for the operation
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of the Sand Monopoly to the Civil Engineering Office from the Government Supplies Department; the corresponding revenue from the sale of sand amounted to $19,993,488;
(b) an increase in demand for quarry products which raised the cost of production to $4,816,387, approximately $1,400,000 more than in 1970-71; revenue from the sale of quarry products also increased by nearly $2 million to $8,082,475;
(c) the high incidence of typhoons and rainstorms during the year, particularly typhoon 'Rose' in August 1971, necessitating the expenditure of $1,730,105 on urgent remedial works, compared with $847,934 in the previous year;
(d) further increases in maintenance contract rates and the amount
of maintenance work carried out.
Electrical and Mechanical Office
2.21 The Electrical and Mechanical Office is one of the largest sub- departments of the Public Works Department with a total establishment of more than 4,200. This sub-department is responsible for the main- tenance, servicing and repair of the Government vehicle fleet, together with all electrical, mechanical and air-conditioning plant and equipment other than that contained in Waterworks projects and certain building services.
2.22 The expenditure incurred in discharging these responsibilities amounted to $12,486,206 in 1971-72 compared with $10,455,611 in the previous year, an increase of 19.42%. Furthermore, expenditure arising from the sub-department's responsibilities under the Defence Costs Agreement amounted to $1,761,603 excluding personal emoluments. This considerable increase in expenditure was principally because of the expansion of the work force which brought about a higher output in the workshop. The other factors were the substantial increase in the cost of electrical and mechanical spares and the very much higher contract rates for vehicle body building and other works.
2.23 Since the resignation of the previous incumbent in May 1970 the post of Treasury Accountant (E. & M. Office) still remains unfilled. Under the guidance of one Senior Accounting Assistant and two Accounting Assistants the accounts office of this sub-
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department was re-organized, and re-named as Accounting Services Section, on 1st October, 1971 by the amalgamation of the Cost- ing Section and Financial Accounts Section. In conjunction with the Planning and Progress Section and other officers of the E. & M. Office, considerable progress has been achieved in the further develop- ment and implementation of workshop costing systems. The existing costing system has extended to Vehicle Workshops, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Workshops and Electrical Workshops in Caroline Hill, Hong Kong. However, the manual costing system employed has distinct limitations in coping with the ever-increasing volume of work in the E. & M. Office. Furthermore, as the information so produced is largely historical, its value to workshop management is limited. Mechanization of the system is now under active consideration and companies marketing accounting machines suitable for financial and workshop costing have been invited to investigate and propose suitable equipment for carrying out the work. It is hoped that by the acquisition and employment of more sophisticated accounting equipment, the weaknesses of the manual costing system may be eliminated.
Waterworks
2.24 Expenditure incurred during the year by the Waterworks Office on the operation and maintenance of the water supply system amounted to $48,733,255 as compared with $42,741,451 in 1970-71. The increase may be attributed to the continuous expansion of the system and sub- stantially higher rates in new maintenance contracts.
Heads 64-67—Public Works Non-Recurrent
2.25 Expenditure on Public Works Non-Recurrent projects was again accounted for under four Heads: Headquarters, Buildings, Engineering and Waterworks. All Heads except 'Headquarters,' which contains a number of miscellaneous projects and in which the bulk of the expendi- ture relates to compensation for surrenders and resumptions of land, showed substantial increases in expenditure over the previous year in reflection of the continuing expansion of Government services. The total expenditure under all four Heads in 1971-72 was $533,382,988, which was $136,661,766, or 34.45%, more than in 1970-71 and exceeded the approved estimates by 0.63%.
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2.26 The summary at Appendix G provides a comparison of the actual expenditure under each Head with the approved estimates broken down over the main project groupings.
Expenditure-Summary
2.27 The following comparative statement, illustrated graphically at Appendix D, summarizes public works expenditure (excluding military works) over the ten year period from 1962-63 to 1971-72.
Financial Year
Personal Emoluments Recurrent
and Other Expenditure
Charges
Non-Recurrent
Total
SM
SM
$M
SM
1962-63
1963-64
1964-65
1965-66
1966-67
**
1967-68
1968-69
...
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
44.948
45.303
378.162
468.413
51.352
41.145
497.256(1) 589.753
61.854
52.021
491.574(2) 605.449
72.785
70.332
589.698
732.815
84.499
91.506(3) 480.103
656.108
95.019
85.922(4)
360.840
541.781
110,570
92.589(5) 292.454
495.613
...
122.098
95.555(6) 283.743
501.396
138.832
104.856(7) 396.737
640.425
153.866
145.540(8) 533.384
832.789
Note: (1) Includes $49.820M. Water Emergency Expenditure. (2) Includes $16.120M. Water Emergency Expenditure. (3) Includes $6.009M. 'Works executed on private account'. (4) Includes $4.546M. 'Works executed on private account'. (5) Includes $2.429M. 'Works executed on private account'. (6) Includes $3.024M. ‘Works executed on private account'. (7) Includes $3.860M. 'Works executed on private account'. (8) Includes $5.967M. 'Works executed on private account'.
Additional expenditure statistics will be found in Appendices E, H, I and J. The last two of these show the value of work handled by the Department for H.B.M. Department of the Environment under the Defence Costs Agreements with the United Kingdom Government.
Military Works and Services
2.28 Under the Defence Costs Agreements the Public Works Depart- ment is required to undertake all maintenance works and services in
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Military Establishments throughout the Colony as well as the design and construction of new capital projects for the three Services.
2.29 With the expiration of the old agreement on 31st March, 1971 the unexpended balance of the £2.4 million was utilized towards the completion of a project then in progress and all subsequent expenditure on capital services previously financed under the £2.4 million agreement was charged against the new £17 million agreement.
2.30 The new agreement, which is known as the 1971 Defence Cost (Works) Agreement, provides that from 1st April, 1971 to 31st March, 1976, all maintenance and minor works costing less than £250 and all minor new works costing between £250 and £5,000 will be the responsibility of the Hong Kong Government, while the cost, including 16% added for departmental expenses, of major capital works costing £5,000 and over will be charged against the Hong Kong Government's total agreed capital works contribution for the 5-year period of £17 million ($247.35 million).
2.31 Delays in the settlement of the terms of the new agreement resulted in a considerable amount of abortive accounting work, which could only proceed on the assumption that the requirements of the new agreement would be similar to those of the old. By the end of the year, however, the new procedures had been established and the necessary adjustments had been made to bring the work on to the correct basis.
2.32 As shown in Appendices I and J the expenditure on mainten- ance, new services minor works and capital works for the year 1971-72 amounted to $64,061,565 which represents an increase of 102.6% over the previous year, in reflection of the Hong Kong Government's increased commitments under the new agreement.
Revenue
2.33 The revenue collected by the department during the year totalled $433.272 million compared with $380.254 million in the previous year. A comparison between the amounts collected in each of the two years on the main items of revenue is provided by the following table:
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1970-71 1971-72
Percentage Variation
SM
$M
Crown Lands Sales
Crown Lands Fees
Government Properties
212.295
239.683
+12.90
...
5.347
5.990
+12.03
6.475
5.749
-11.21
Water Account
91.761
122.560
+33.56
Quarry Products
6.144
8.082
+31.54
Buildings Ordinance (Balcony fees and
Building Contractors' Registration fees,
etc.)
1.690
2.785
+64.79
Sale of Sand
12.723
19.993
+57.14
Services Capital Works
...
14.530 (Dr.) .539
Services Maintenance Charges
8.738
.066
A
-99.24
Works executed on Private Account Departmental services and supervision
3.797
5.645
+48.67
4.878
1.670
-65.76
Other receipts
11.876
21.588
+81.78
380.254
433.272
2.34 The further increase in the revenue from land sales is an indication of the continued liveliness of the local property market while the growth of building activities is reflected in the figures for quarry products, Buildings Ordinance fees, sales of sand and works on private account. It will be noted that due to the implementation of the new Defence Costs Agreement revenue from 'Services Capital Works' and 'Services Maintenance Charges' has virtually ceased, the figures shown above for 1971-72 resulting from the adjustment of provisional figures in respect of transactions in 1970-71; the sharp drop in charges for departmental services is attributable to the same cause.
Deposit and Suspense Accounts
2.35 The volume of work of various types carried out by the Depart- ment for private organizations and individuals showed a further increase in 1971-72 which was reflected in the respective deposit accounts. Payment in these cases is required in advance, based on an estimate of the cost of the work to be done to which is added a percentage to cover the departmental overhead expenses. Amounts thus received are placed in deposit accounts until the work is completed and the final cost is known, when an adjustment is made taking the equivalent of the actual cost plus departmental expenses to revenue, any surplus held being re-
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funded to the payer. At the beginning of the year the balance held on deposit, i.e. in respect of works not completed, was $6,500,725 and further deposits amounting to $10,034,203 were received during the year; from this total of $16,534,928 the amount taken to revenue in respect of completed works was $6,119,658, while $1,281,683 was refunded, leaving balances remaining on the deposit accounts at the end of the year totalling $9,133,587.
2.36 During 1971-72 the Government-financed Staff Welfare Fund came into full operation. Under this scheme the allocation of funds made available by Government is placed in a departmental deposit account to be used for authorized welfare purposes to assist lower-paid staff. During the year 12 loans totalling $6,748 were issued under the scheme and $2,190 was recovered in repayments. The balance available at the end of the year for all purposes was $45,442.
2.37 With the implementation of new laws concerning the appor- tionment of Crown rents and premia for buildings in multiple owner- ship it became apparent that the Colonial Treasurer Incorporated would in due course became involved to a considerable extent in the temporary ownership of protions of buildings and in the expenditure of large sums of money, subsequently to be recovered, which this would necessitate. In order to accommodate these transactions authority was obtained for the opening of a suspense account and a detailed accounting system was prepared for use by the Accounting Services Unit of the Crown Lands and Survey Office who are responsible for maintaining records in respect of individual properties. Only a small number of transactions took place in 1971-72 but it is expected that there will be a rapid growth in the number of properties to be processed.
Contracts
2.38 At the beginning of the year there were 315 capital works contracts in force and a further 357, with a value of $634.898 million, were awarded during the year; of this total of 672 in operation in the course of the year 300 were still in force at the end. No surety bonds were called in during the year, although $150,000 was recovered from sureties in respect of bonds called in during 1970-71.
2.39 Only one contract was re-entered during 1971-72, due to the contractor's financial difficulties. This further reduction may be regarded as being at least in part due to the practice of inspecting contractors'
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accounts in order to assess their financial stability; in a number of cases contractors have followed recommendations as to the injection of fresh capital and other financial adjustments in order to bring their financial position up to an acceptable standard. During the year 42 sets of accounts were examined and of these only 4 were eventually considered to show insufficient resources to support the applications for inclusion, confirma- tion or promotion in the. P.W.D. list, while 34 cases were approved and 4 were still under discussion at the end of the year.
TECHNICAL Audit
Chief Technical Examiner:
D. M. HARDING, F.R.I.C.S., F.I.Q.S., A.L.Arb.
2.40 The fifth year of this Unit saw a continuation of the surveillance of all contractual aspects of the Department's construction tenders and contracts, with continuing emphasis on checking of site office records and remeasurement books.
2.41 Advice was given, where requested by construction Sub- departments, on a wide range of contractual matters.
2.42 Audit of the sharply increasing number of contracts involving Private Architects, Private Quantity Surveyors and Consulting Engineers continued and some headway was made in bringing them into line on staff disciplines, procedures, and standards of contract control, com- parable with internally managed contracts.
2.43 Recruitment exercises for new professional staff continued, resulting only in the re-engagement of a previous Technical Examiner. The staff position continued to be one of concern, varying from nil to two Technical Examiners during the year, due to leave and delayed recruitment, and the Unit was for the second year in succession unable to function along the lines of its agreed policy.
2.44 No instances concerning malpractices by members of the Department were observed by, or brought to the attention of, this Unit, and most instances of less than satisfactory comments were caused by the heavy work overload, and by the acute shortage of experienced and expert professional staff generally throughout the Department.
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FORWARD PLANNING
3.01 Normal public works projects take at least 3 years from concep- tion to completion and thus even a scheme which can be considered in isolation must be planned for the conditions which will exist this length of time ahead. Most projects, however, are only part of an overall plan or policy and the Department has to plan far ahead of the present needs in order to make provision for and anticipate require- ments in the years to come.
BUILDING
Government Buildings
3.02 The programming of architectural projects, with the exception of maintenance of Government buildings and Government Public Housing, is controlled by the needs of the clients, i.e. other Government departments, and is limited by Government's financial resources and the work capacity of the Architectural Office.
3.03 The maintenance of Government buildings is the subject of a planned programme and is dealt with in much the same way as it would be by any other good landlord. The normal cycle for complete ex- ternal redecoration and maintenance is now four to five years although all buildings are surveyed and dealt with on their merits, since some buildings, by reason of their location or usage, require more frequent maintenance than others. Regular surveys are also made to check on incipient defects in the buildings, including electrical and mechanical installations and equipment such as air-conditioning systems and lifts.
3.04 Maintenance work is carried out by maintenance contract which is usually let for a period of three years. This is essential, because the large number of varied buildings involved (and consequently, the range of work required) needs a complex organization by the contractor which it would not be economical to set-up for a period of one year only. It also, of course, takes time for a contractor to become experienced, and therefore fully efficient, in this type of work.
3.05 In the field of Resettlement and Low Cost Housing, a six-year programme is recommended to Government by the Housing Board and this programme, known as the 'Planning Target', is reviewed annually so as to ensure that the proportion, numbers and locations of each type of housing matches known or anticipated needs.
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3.06 Since, however, a period of 6 years may only be adequate to ensure completion of an estate from the date of inception, and since unforeseeable difficulties (e.g. clearance of area, site formation/founda- tion problems) may arise, it is essential, if the required housing needs are to be met, to look beyond the 6 year planning period in order to have in reserve alternative sites which can be used as a substitute for planned sites where delays may occur. Unfortunately, except in more remote areas unlikely to prove attractive to occupants, it is becoming more and more difficult to find a reserve of sites and this is creating a very serious problem.
3.07 As a corollary to the foregoing, where estates are planned in or non-urban areas, the need arises to incorporate ancillary facilities either within or immediately adjoining the estates. To this end, as an example, consideration is now given to the planning of cinema sites in relation to new estates; such community facilities as bus termini, kindergartens, primary schools, recreation areas, restaurants, markets, post offices, welfare buildings and banking and public utility cash/ collecting offices are already a standard provision in all estates.
Private Building Development
3.08 The work load of the Buildings Ordinance Office is governed to a great extent by the current level of private building development, and forward planning for the three General Divisions is limited to the anticipation of staff requirements based upon likely future trends in the real estate market in Hong Kong and the extent to which other duties are imposed on the office by arrangement or are likely to be imposed because of projected building or other legislation.
3.09 Proposals have been made for the urgent augmenting of existing staff in order that a positive emphasis may be placed on the inspection of works-in-progress by professional staff. Although very serious cases of construction deficiencies have been comparatively few, they have nevertheless reinforced the view that periodical but thorough inspection of works-in-progress by professional staff is absolutely necessary.
3.10 One of the principal tasks of the Dangerous Buildings Division is to carry out planned surveys of districts suspected to contain dangerous buildings and the older urban parts of the Island and Kowloon have been divided into survey areas each containing approximately 200
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buildings, many of which still await inspection. The burden of duties at present imposed upon the Dangerous Buildings Division in other fields, particularly in that of maintenance of lease expired property and also in connection with Urban Renewal, continues to militate against the object of carrying out planned surveys, and staff proposals have been made in order that this Division can carry out all the functions now within its sphere.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Highways
3.11 Roads and drainage works are constructed to an overall plan which is developed in three stages:
(a) assessment of the present demand and growth rate,
(b) forward projections to a design year or to the ultimate, and (c) formulation of proposals.
3.12 There are 606 miles of roads in the Colony (remeasured 1970 mileage to eliminate errors accumulated over previous years). The total number of vehicles registered on 31.3.71 was 148,475, an increase of 14% during the previous 12 months. Traffic flow in general increased by 9% in 1967, 6% in 1968 and 9% in 1969 with a maximum increase at one census point of 20% in each year. This was on Kwun Tong Road, a six-lane highway, where the average week-day figures for 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969 were 39,342 V.P.D., 47,220 V.P.D., 57,203 V.P.D. and 67,214 V.P.D. respectively. The Department commissioned a firm of consulting engineers (Freeman, Fox, Wilbur Smith & Associates) in 1967 to make proposals for the future development of the major road network. Their report was published in 1968. The recommendations con- tained in this report, together with traffic data being continuously monitored in 270 sites throughout the Colony by the Traffic and Transport Survey Division, are used by the Traffic Engineering Divisions and the Works Divisions of the Highways Office to formulate pro- grammes of works considered desirable and feasible to undertake over the next five years. This programme is revised annually and approved by Colonial Secretariat and the Transport Advisory Committee, a body with official and unofficial membership.
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Stormwater Drainage and Sewerage Systems
3.13 Since the preparation of the 'Sewer Duplication Report' in 1965, the pattern of urban development has changed significantly. A complete review of the recommendations of that Report has been started, based on the latest forward projections of population by the Planning Division of the Crown Lands and Survey Office. Sewer gangings are also being carried out to check typical data used in the previous Report and to formulate new design criteria.
3.14 The final report for the Hydrological Surveys of Victoria and Tolo Harbours has been received and the implications of the recom- mendations for maintaining or improving the level of pollution at various points are being studied. Monitoring tests are continuing to check the possible changing situation of the surrounding harbour water in con- nection with the effects of the continuous discharge of sewage either raw or treated. Water pollution control is maintained by planning and implementing sewage treatment works with reference to the Report on the Hydrological Surveys of Victoria and Tolo Harbours. Also, by means of a pilot plant now being constructed, the best treatment methods under varying conditions will be investigated to achieve the required qualify of effluent.
3.15 Investigations are continuing on the formulation of a more accurate criterion of stormwater drainage design in order to cope with the persistent trend towards urbanization. The essential part of the re- maining investigations is to arrive at a reliable method of designing road pavement drainage and a practicable way of predicting the run-off process from a general catchment.
Port Works and Reclamation
3.16 The construction of seawalls, piers and other marine structures is not normally carried out to a comprehensive programme but under- taken as and when required.
3.17 Reclamation schemes usually come into being to provide land from the sea when this is required for development. Their programming is planned to tie in with the date that the land is needed and with the availability of suitable reclamation material to complete it. Engineering feasibility studies are carried out to determine the optimum size and layout for the larger schemes. In the planning of reclamation the interested Government departments and offices are consulted.
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Land Development
3.18 Where the formation and servicing of undeveloped areas for urban use involve major engineering works an investigation into the engineering feasibility of the proposed development is carried out by the Civil Engineering Office. The feasibility reports give details of land formation, population build-up, orders of engineering costs, profitability, time required, land clearance problems, main communications, necessary water and other utility services, etc., These investigations are carried out in accordance with a priority programme which is subject to periodic review. The programme stems from an assessment of the demand for land and its proposed use against the background of Government policy and the Colony Outline Plan.
3.19 Previous feasibility studies have set the pattern for the develop- ment of new towns at Castle Peak and Sha Tin, each originally planned for a population of about 1 million people. Studies currently in the programme include, for example, areas for development such as Kowloon Bay, Tai Hom, the next stage of Castle Peak New Town, an industrial area at Shek Wu Hui and areas north of La Salle Road and Tat Chee Avenue as well as many other locations.
Railway Development
3.20 The land at the present time occupied by the Terminus of the Kowloon Canton Railway at Tsim Sha Tsui is required for more comprehensive development of the site and the Terminus is therefore being resited on the Hung Hom Reclamation. A description of the progress of this work is given elsewhere in this report. The new Term- inus is expected to become an important centre of communications since it is served by passenger ferries from North Point and Wan Chai, is adjacent to the Kowloon entrance of the Cross Harbour Tunnel which is now under construction and will be served by the railway and by buses. It may also, possibly, be served in future by an underground railway line.
3.21 The 32 acre railway site will accommodate a Terminus which will be able to handle 13,000 passengers an hour and 5,000 tons of goods a day. The passenger circulating area, waiting rooms, restaurants and railway offices will be built on the podium above the passenger station; the podium will also accommodate a multi-storey car park and a bus terminus, and an indoor sports stadium is also to be built above the Terminus. An elevated road network will provide access to the entire complex.
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3.22 The main line between Kowloon and Lo Wu is a single railway track and consideration is being given to widening the track between Kowloon and the Chinese University to a double line between stations, except through the Beacon Hill tunnel, and to remodelling Mong Kok, Sha Tin and University Stations.
Airport Development
3.23 Planning of the development of the Hong Kong Airport proceeds within the framework of a master plan which forecasts the needs for the various facilities required to meet expected increases in both passenger and cargo traffic. The plan is sufficiently flexible to permit modifications between stages of construction to meet changing demands and provides for development and expansion of the runway. taxiways, aprons for passenger and cargo aircraft, aprons for aircraft- maintenance work, the passenger-terminal building, the cargo-terminal, roads and car parks and areas and buildings required by the various private concerns which operate and maintain the aircraft. Supplementary plans deal in more detail with the development of the different com- ponents of the master plan.
3.24 Whilst the Civil Aviation Department is responsible for prepar- ing such plans, the Public Works Department is responsible for their physical implementation. The Civil Engineering Office handles the design and construction of the necessary civil engineering works and the pro- vision of the necessary underground services. Provision has been made in the detailed planning of the Kowloon Bay Reclamation for expansion of the various airport facilities as well as for a road tunnel under the Airport to link Kwun Tong with To Kwa Wan. The construction pro- gramme for these facilities and the extension of the airport runway now in progress, which are all inter-related, requires constant updating.
LAND
3.25 In carrying out the responsibilities of survey, mapping, town planning and the development and control of land, three factors are kept firmly to the fore:
(a) the need for continuous preparation and updating of survey maps and planning layouts which are basic to all forms of land development;
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(b) the need for the establishment of a body of land administration principles in accordance with which land may be transferred to developers' hands, be they private or public, in an orderly and recognized manner so as to give effect to Government develop- ment policy;
(c) the need for flexibility of approach both to land use planning and the implementation of development policy so as to ensure quick and effective response to changes in economic climate and social need.
3.26 The forward planning of the Survey Branch of the Crown Lands and Survey Office is directed to the preparation and updating of a variety of maps and plans sufficient to serve the needs of public and private developers and the Community as a whole. In doing this, efforts are made to employ the most suitable modern techniques and equipment both for field survey and for reprographic processes in the Drawing Office.
3.27 The Planning Branch bases its work on the need to meet the demands of a population growing both in number and sophistication. It uses data provided by the Census and Statistics Department and other departments and from field research to assess the forward requirements of the community and translates these requirements into the provision on outline development and layout plans of land for communications and for industrial, residential and community development throughout the Colony.
3.28 The Land Branch is responsible for a large body of routine work concerned with land and property and its management and valuation; it gives effect to Government decisions by transferring Crown Land into the hands of developers both public and private. Its forward planning is based on known commitments for regrant and renewal of Crown leases and the potential property management commitment arising therefrom, on the expected demand for and availability of new Crown Land for disposal and on the need to give effect to certain new forms of development policy such as Urban Renewal, long term highway development and Mass Transit Communications, provision for Con- tainerization of Cargo etc. in addition to the need for long term reclama- tion and land formation schemes, to anticipate long term demand for Crown Land for permanent development.
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3.29 In giving effect to its responsibilities, officers are consistently reminded that, except in survey and mapping which are based on an exact science, the work of the office is often a matter of choice-to make land available for one purpose is to restrict its availability for another; to deploy staff on one aspect is to delay action on another. In such circumstances, the establishment and maintenance of appropriate priorities and standards in the rapidly growing and volatile economy of Hong Kong is vital to the well being of the community and makes heavy demands on the experience and judgment of senior staff.
The Need
WATER
3.30 The demand for fresh water for domestic, industrial and com- mercial purposes has risen from 25 million gallons per day in 1946 to 167 million gallons per day in 1970, an average increase of about 71% compound per year. A review on the probable future increase in demand was made in 1970, and it was estimated that the growth rate would be of the order of 8% per annum over the next ten years. These figures indicate the need for planning so that the necessary resources (such as storage reservoirs and desalting plants) can be developed and the associated treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, service re- servoirs and distribution systems can be built to satisfy the demand for water.
3.31 The variability in the rainfall into and the volume of storage and size of catchment areas of the sixteen reservoirs, which at present provide Hong Kong's fresh water supply, impose a need to plan the various draw-offs so that they match the capacity of each source to supply water.
The Machinery
3.32 In the early post-war years, staff was scarce, and the need for work obvious. There was no specific planning section in the Waterworks Office. Much of the thought on where new works were needed was done personally by the head of the office. As the organization grew, and planning became more complex, a single planning officer was appointed in 1965, and planning is now controlled by a Chief Engineer with a staff of 4 or 5 engineers. This Planning Division prepares outline pro- posals for new water supply schemes for proposed developments throughout the Colony and also for revision of requirements in existing developments.
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3.33 The planning for and development of operational programmes for existing resources is carried out by the Supply Division, and includes the management of storage and supply by computerization.
The Method
3.34 The planning of resource development must begin with an estimate of the need-in this case, the future demand for water. Crudely, this can be done by extrapolation of the past trend. This method, how- ever, ignores possible changes in the community which may make the future increase in demand quite different from that in the past. A more sophisticated analysis can be made by subdivision of demand into categories-e.g. industrial, and various domestic categories-and with all available knowledge of future growth rates of each category of consumer, gleaned from population estimates, building programmes, etc., a picture of future demand can be built up from the estimates of its various parts. Estimates of this sort were prepared by the Water Resources Survey, and statistics to revise these are currently being gathered by the Water- works Supply Division.
3.35 When demand is estimated, the possible resources can be matched to it, taking account of practical time-tables for investigation, design and construction of large civil engineering works. This work showed the need to proceed with works to increase the capacity of the Plover Cove system, and to begin investigations for the new reservoir at High Island. It was also shown that desalting will be needed in Hong Kong. As a result an experimental desalting plant was installed to assess the performance in Hong Kong of materials used in evaporation for the manufacture of fresh water, and to establish a suitable location for a larger permanent plant.
3.36 Planning of the supply facilities necessary to deliver water to the consumers is carried out by the Waterworks Planning Division. In newly developing areas, this involves assessment of the best physical subdivision of the area into supply zones, limited in extent and level, calculation of probable demand in these zones, based on estimates of use, population, and unit demand rates and selection of suitable sites for pumping stations, pipelines and service reservoirs. The process is the same in established but growing areas, with the added guidance of a record of demand growth. All of this planning is duplicated for salt water flushing supplies.
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3.37 Reservoir operational planning has historically depended on frequent adjustments of the supply zones of the various reservoirs so that the rate of draw-off is changed. The object is to avoid overflow from some reservoirs whilst others are not yet full, or conversely, to avoid some reservoirs emptying before others. The 'normal' complications of this work are the physical limitations on rate of draw-off from any particular source, the estimation of demand in the supply zone selected, and the rapid changes which can take place in the relative storage positions of the reservoirs due to mal-distribution of rainfall. At present, a further major limitation is the need to maintain fresh water and saline water zones to insulate certain industries from the effect of salinity in water drawn from the Plover Cove Reservoir.
The Time Scale
3.38 The horizon for different planning purposes varies. Thus, from conception to completion, a large reservoir may need 8-10 years, a treatment plant 5-6 years, service reservoirs and pumping stations 3-4 years and trunk mains 1-2 years. The arrangements for draw-off from reservoirs to maintain a proper distribution of resources must be planned months ahead, but sudden storms may require alterations to be made overnight.
3.39 All of this planning requires experienced professional staff trained in many inter-related disciplines, and maintaining such an organization might be said to be the most important planning function of the management of the Waterworks.
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ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
GENERAL OPERATION & ORGANIZATION CHART
1.
THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL NEW PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN THE COLONY, EXCEPT THOSE ERECTED BY THE WATERWORKS OFFICE, THE HOUSING DIVISION OF THE URBAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND MINOR BUILDING WORKS CARRIED OUT FROM TIME TO TIME BY CERTAIN OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS.
2. THE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL EXISTING PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND BUILDINGS LEASED BY GOVERNMENT EXCEPT THOSE UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE WATERWORKS OFFICE AND THE RESETTLEMENT DEPARTMENT.
3. THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS FOR THE BRITISH ARMED FORCES.
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FOUR ARCHITECTURAL
DIVISIONS
1. THE PREPARATION
OF
SKETCH PLANS & ARCHIT- ECTURAL WORKING DRAW-
INGS.
2. THE OVERALL SUPERVISION
& CONTROL OF BUILDING WORKS UNDER CONSTRUC-
TION.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
BRANCH
I. GENERAL ADVICE ON THE STRUCTURAL FORM OF BUILDINGS. 2. THE DETAILED DESIGN
OF THE STRUCTURAL FRAME OF BUILDINGS & THEIR FOUNDATIONS THE SUPERVISION OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PART OF BUILDING PRO-
JECTS.
QUANTITY
SURVEYING
BRANCH
1. PREPARATION OF ESTIM- ATES, SPECIFICATIONS & BILLS OF QUANTITIES FOR BUILDING WORKS 2. THE TENDERING & LET-
TING OF CONTRACTS. 3. INTERIM PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR & THE FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR BUILDING WORKS
BUILDING
SERVICES
BRANCH
I. THE DESIGN OF BUILDING SERVICES IN BUILDINGS.
2. PREPARATION OF SPEC-
IFICATIONS & SUPERVI- SION OF THE INSTALL- ATION OF THESE SERVICES.
MAINTENANCE
BRANCH
1. THE REPAIR & MAINTEN— ANCE OF EXISTING BUILD- INGS & THE SERVICES THEREIN EXCEPT AIR-CON- DITIONING PLANT & PUMPS 2. MINOR ADDITIONS, ALTER- ATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS.
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ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
Principal Government Architect:
W. E. LEVIE, D.A. (Edinburgh), A.R.I.B.A.
D. W. MCDONALD, D.A. (Dundee), A.R.I.B.A., A.R.I.A.S. (Acting) D. W. MCDONALD, D.A. (Dundee), A.R.I.B.A., A.R.I.A.S. (from 29.2.72)
Government Architects:
D. W. MCDONALD, D.A. (Dundee), A.R.I.B.A.
C. BRAMWELL, Dip. Arch. (Dunelm), A.R.I.B.A.
J. B. AITKEN, D.A. (Edinburgh), A.R.I.B.A. (Acting)
J. B. AITKEN, D.A. (Edinburgh), A.R.I.B.A. (from 29.2.72)
GENERAL
4.01 The Architectural Office is responsible for the control of the greater part of the Government building programme. Whilst most of the work is designed and supervised by the staff of the office it is sometimes necessary to engage private architects, engineers and quantity surveyors to assist with the programme of work.
4.02 The maintenance of buildings owned by, or leased to, Govern- ment, including the routine management of Government-owned prop- erty, is the responsibility of the Maintenance Branch of the office.
4.03 Since July 1967 this office has assumed responsibility for the construction and maintenance of the majority of buildings required for the use of the British Armed Forces and their dependents within the Colony.
4.04 The Architectural Office staff, which in the year under review numbered 1,314 including 352 minor staff, supplies a fully comprehen- sive range of skills required for the design and construction of buildings of all types and includes architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors, building services engineers and maintenance surveyors, together with subordinate technical staff and outdoor supervisory staff. In addition, the office has its own clerical and accounting sections.
4.05 All work is carried out on contract and expenditure during the year on new works, excluding furniture and equipment, amounted to $209,050,000. Of this sum, $92,630,000 was spent on Resettlement and Low Cost Housing, $107,684,000 on other Government projects under- taken in this office and $8,736,000 on Government projects undertaken by private architects. The value of work ordered on the Maintenance Contracts amounted to $45,650,000; $3,420,000 was spent on electricity and the cleaning of Government buildings under the control of this office.
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4.06 The Quantity Surveying and Building Services Branches con- tinued to advise the Director of Education on drawings, specifications, contract documents, tenders, final accounts, building services installations and maintenance work for grant-in-aid and subsidized schools and site inspections for this purpose were made. Work estimated at $27,400,000 was started on 59 new projects and work costing $17,200,000 was completed on 51 schools. Repair and maintenance work estimated at $3,400,000 was started on some 240 schools and was completed at a cost of $3,000,000 on 222 schools. Advice was given on interest-free loans amounting to some $3,500,000 to 6 schools.
4.07 The office was represented by senior staff on the following public or inter-departmental committee or boards:
Committee
Authorised Architects Examination
Board
Resettlement Programme Committee
Government Low Cost Housing
Programme Committee
Architects Registration Committee University Grants Committee
Leased Office Accommodation
Committee
Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung Management
Committee
Schedules of Accommodation Vetting
Committee
Committee on Design Requirements
for Handicapped People
Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee of the Polytechnic Planning Committee Building Trades Industrial Committee of the Industrial Training Advisory Committee
Contractors' Disciplinary Board
Standing Committee on Architec- tural and Civil Engineering Condi- tions of Contract
Representative(s)
Principal Government Architect
(Chairman)
Government Structural Engineer Principal Government Architect
(Chairman)
Chief Architect, Division III
(Secretary)
Principal Government Architect
(Chairman)
Chief Architect, Division III
(Secretary)
Principal Government Architect Principal Government Architect
(Advisor)
Government Architect/Administra-
tion
Government Building Services
Engineer
Government Architect/Administra-
tion
Government Architect/General
(Chairman)
Government Architect/General
(Chairman)
Government Architect/General
Government Architect/General
Government Quantity Surveyor Government Quantity Surveyor Chief Architect, Division I
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Committee
Public Works Department/Building
Contractors Association Joint Committee
Metrication Committee, Hong Kong Building Construction and Civil
Engineering Sub-Committee of the Metrication Committee Air-conditioning Committee
Urban Council Air-conditioning Select
Committee
Advisory Committee for the Department of Electrical
Engineering, Hong Kong Technical College
Buildings (Alterations, Additions and
Improvements) Committee Architects' Disciplinary Board
Representative(s)
Government Quantity Surveyor
Government Quantity Surveyor Government Quantity Surveyor
(Chairman)
Government Building Services
Engineer (Chairman)
Government Building Services
Engineer
Government Building Services
Engineer
Government Maintenance Surveyor
Chief Architect, Division I
Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung New Town
Works Committee
Chief Architect, Division III
Chief Architect, Division III Chief Architect, Division III
Sha Tin New Town Works Committee Castle Peak New Town Works
Committee
Defence Works Programme Committee
H.B.M. Department of the
Environment Services Liaison Committee
Chief Architect, Division IV
(Chairman)
Chief Maintenance Surveyor Chief Architect, Division IV Chief Maintenance Surveyor
ARCHITECTURAL DIVISIONS
Chief Architect Division I:
Edwin WONG, B.Arch. (N.Z.), A.N.Z.I.A., A.R.I.B.A. (Acting) Edwin WONG, B.Arch. (N.Z.), A.N.Z.I.A., A.R.I.B.A. (from 29.2.72)
Chief Architect Division II:
J. B. AITKEN, D.A. (Edinburgh), A.R.I.B.A. H. C. ASTBURY, A.A.Dip., A.R.I.B.A. (Acting)
Chief Architect Division III:
J. LEI Meng-can (Acting)
Chief Architect Division IV:
C. CHATWIN, D.A. (Dundee), A.R.I.B.A., A.R.I.A.S.
4.08 All four Architectural Divisions are engaged on new works and each is headed by a Chief Architect. Divisions I and II are each sub- divided into three groups headed by a Senior Architect, each group
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forming a working team capable of handling the whole process of designing the buildings and preparing the architectural drawings for the projects allocated to them. To each of these groups is allocated the building programme of specific Government departments, whilst other buildings designated 'general' are distributed amongst the groups. This system simplifies liaison with the departments concerned and enables each group to acquire a background of experience of the building requirements of their client departments. Division III is responsible for the whole of the Resettlement and Government Low Cost Housing programme in addition to a number of other projects such as crematoria, columbaria, standard clinics and recreation grounds. Division IV is responsible for military and defence works projects. A minor works group, headed by a Senior Architect, and under the direct control of Government Architect/Administration, dealt with the very large num- ber of minor projects in the programme.
4.09 Details of some of the many projects undertaken by these four Divisions, which were under construction or were completed during the year, are given in paragraphs 4.32 to 4.74.
QUANTITY SURVEYING BRANCH
Government Quantity Surveyor: H. MILLER, J.P., F.R.I.C.S., F.L.Arb.
Chief Quantity Surveyor:
M. M. LUXTON, F.R.I.C.S.
4.10 This Branch is under the control of the Government Quantity Surveyor, assisted by the Chief Quantity Surveyor, and is divided into six sections each under the supervision of a Senior Quantity Surveyor, dealing respectively with the following matters:
(a) Projects generally exceeding $500,000 for which bills of
quantities are prepared;
(b) Special projects such as Kai Tak Airport development and large
hospitals;
(c) Resettlement and Low Cost Housing;
(d) Maintenance contracts and advice on subsidized schools;
(e) Defence works requiring Bills of Quantities and projects not exceeding $500,000 for which specifications but no bills of quantities are prepared;
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Estimates, materials supplied through Government Supplies De- partment, cost statistics and Architectural Office Library.
4.11 The Branch is responsible for the preparation of estimates, bills of quantities, contract documents, valuations for interim payments and final accounts for all Architectural Office projects. It is also responsible for arranging contracts and checking accounts for the maintenance of Government buildings and British Armed Forces buildings, including checking the measurement of all Works Orders exceeding $1,600 in value.
4.12 The Branch is staffed by 43 Quantity Surveyors and professional assistants; supporting technical staff is engaged on preparation of con- tract documents for minor works, 'working-up', site measurement, checking accounts and similar duties.
4.13 The number of professional staff on the present establishment is insufficient to deal with the current building programme but further posts have not been recommended due to the extreme difficulty in recruiting staff at this level. The situation is further aggravated by the increasing number and complexity of claims submitted by contractors and it has been necessary to employ the services of five private firms of quantity surveyors for some 25% of the output of the Branch for the year under review.
4.14 During the year under review 210 contracts were placed to a total value of $184 million and some 7,817 accounts were checked for work executed under the Maintenance Contracts to a total value of $40.73 million.
4.15 Building costs continued to rise throughout the year and the total increase was about 15% over the previous year. This, it will be noted, is half the rate of increase reported for the previous year, which trend is accounted for by the following principal factors:
(a) The continuing decrease in the cost of mild steel reinforcement. (b) The apparent zenith reached by wage demands.
(c) A slackening in the demands on the building industry from the private sector, thus increasing competition for public contracts. (d) An improvement in the labour position in the building industry.
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4.16 The Branch has, in addition, been responsible for the collation of statistical and cost advisory information relating to buildings and building materials, maintenance of the A.O. library, and for providing advice to other departments on grant-in-aid schools, to the total value of some $34 million, and on co-operative housing schemes.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING BRANCH
Government Structural Engineer:
Au Sik-ling, J.P., B.Sc. (Lingnan University), C.Eng., F.I.Struct.E. CHENG Hon-kwan, B.Sc., D.I.C., F.I.Struct.E., M.A.S.C.E. (Acting)
4.17 This Branch, under the control of the Government Structural Engineer, is responsible for the structural design of all projects under- taken by the Architectural Office. This includes maintenance work, the preparation of structural drawings, details and bending schedules for steel reinforcement, and the supervision of reinforced concrete and structural steel works, together with advising other divisions of the office on the structural feasibility of projects.
4.18 The Branch is divided into four groups, each headed by a Senior Structural Engineer, which deal respectively with major works, Resettlement and Government Low Cost Housing Projects, Defence works, minor works and maintenance works. Each group is staffed by structural engineers and assistant structural engineers with sup- porting technical staff.
4.19 During the year, the Branch completed the structural design of over 190 separate new buildings, supervised foundation and structural works at over 96 sites, the sinking of over 2,150 precast and in-situ concrete piles and 86 concrete caissons and spent over 120 computer hours of the Government Computer Centre.
BUILDING SERVICES BRANCH
Government Building Services Engineer:
Frank S. W. Au, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.E.E.
W. M. HARRISON, B.Sc. (Tech.), C.Eng., M.I.E.E., M.I.H.V.E. (Acting)
4.20 This Branch, headed by the Government Building Services Engineer, is divided into two main sections, New Works and Mainte-
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nance. The New Works Section is sub-divided into four groups each with its complement of Building Services Engineers, Assistant Building Services Engineers, Engineering Assistants and supervisory staff. Each group supports one of the Architectural Divisions, for which it carries out the design, specification and supervision of electrical, lift, air conditioning, refrigeration, mechanical services, and liquefied petroleum and town gas services installations in new public works projects (includ- ing Resettlement and Government Low Cost Housing) and military new works projects. This section is also responsible for the Specific Services, and Retrospective Air Conditioning, being carried out in H.B.M. Military Establishments on behalf of H.B.M. Department of the Environment. The Maintenance Section has a similar complement of staff and is responsible for the maintenance of electrical, lift, flood- lighting, gas and fire alarm installations in existing Government and H.B.M. Services Establishments.
4.21 In addition to projects designed in the Architectural Office, the Branch is responsible for the design, specification and the supervision of building services installations in buildings designed by private architects on behalf of Government. The Branch has also commissioned consultant engineers for building engineering services estimated at $35 million in seven major projects at present under investigation, being designed or in progress. Assistance has also been given to the Education Department on the subject of building services installations in grant-in-aid and subsidized schools and to the Commissioner for Resettlement and the Commissioner for Housing on building services engineering in flats, estates and factories under their respective control.
4.22 During the year, contracts or sub-contracts were let for building services in new works to a total value of $37.084 million and work to the value of $9.220 million was ordered on the electrical, lift, and other maintenance contracts. In addition, standard fittings and other materials to the value of $5.039 million were ordered through the Government Supplies Department for incorporation in the works.
4.23 The Branch continued the task of rewiring Mark I and Mark II Resettlement Estate blocks in the third year of the four year programme, and work on six estates totalling 139 blocks was completed during the year.
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MAINTENANCE BRANCH
Government Maintenance Surveyor:
K. R. R. BOYCE, F.R.I.C.S.
Chief Maintenance Surveyor: P. J. CORSER, A.R.I.C.S.
4.24 This Branch, under the overall control of the Government Maintenance Surveyor, is responsible for the maintenance of, and minor alterations or improvements to all Government buildings (except Resettlement and Housing Authority estates) and Services establish- ments.
4.25 The work on Government buildings is divided into three con- tract areas, Hong Kong Island, sub-divided into six districts, Kowloon, sub-divided into four districts, and New Territories and Islands, sub- divided into four districts. Three maintenance surveyors, under the supervision of a Senior Maintenance Surveyor, are in charge of the work in the first section and four maintenance surveyors, under the supervision of a Senior Maintenance Surveyor, are in charge of the work in the second and third sections. A clerk of works assisted by assistant clerks of works, and/or building foremen, is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of work in each maintenance district. Maintenance of electrical and other services, under building services engineers, assisted by inspectors, assistant inspectors and foremen, is also organized on a regional basis. Checking of accounts is carried out by sections of the Quantity Surveying Branch and Building Services Branch.
4.26 The maintenance and minor improvements of Services establish- ments, responsibility for which was assumed from 1st July, 1967, is under the overall control of the Chief Maintenance Surveyor and is divided into three areas, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories and is administered by three maintenance surveyors each working from a depot situated in his area, with a supporting supervisory staff of clerks of works and foremen, together with clerical staff. Direct labour is employed in the execution of some of the work on Services establishments. The Branch is also responsible for roads, water supplies. sewage disposal and playing fields within military areas.
4.27 Scheduled maintenance programmes were carried out on Gov- ernment buildings and leased buildings. In addition, day-to-day main- tenance of buildings and redecoration of quarters was carried out as
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necessary. Total expenditure on this work amounted to $20,500,000. Similar work was carried out on Services establishments and the portion carried out by contract amounted to $15,200,000.
4.28 A total of 216 major and 1,352 minor items of alterations, additions or improvements to Government buildings were executed at a cost of $2,150,000. Work of a similar nature carried out in Services establishments amounted to $2,300,000.
4.29 During the year, three triennial contracts for the maintenance of Government buildings were let together with Annual Contracts for asphalt works, floor tiling and the supply and repair of venetian blinds.
4.30 Other items of work undertaken by the Maintenance Branch included minor security and defence works and items for other depart- ments ordered on the Maintenance Contracts and amounted in all to some $5,500,000. Regular inspections were made by the building supervisor and his staff of those offices and non-departmental quarters for whose cleaning and general management the Maintenance Branch is responsible. In addition, inspections and reports were made on properties acquired by Government on lease.
NEW WORKS
4.31 The following paragraphs briefly describe some of the Archi- tectural Office projects which were completed or which were under construction during the year under review. Full lists of such projects costing more than $50,000 each are given at Appendices K and L. Private architects and private quantity surveyors who were engaged on certain projects are listed at Appendix M. Excluded from this report are the many projects for which work was in hand on planning, design, working drawings or the preparation of bills of quantities or contract documents.
Airport
4.32 Stage III of the Modification of Kai Tak Terminal Building, including conveyorized customs benches and the extension of the 747 Nose-in Pier Stand No. 8, was completed.
4.33 Also completed at the airport during the year was the Semi- permanent Office Accommodation on the roof of the Departure Hall of the Terminal Building, and the Bond and Inspection Stores for the Commerce and Industry Department.
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67,000
GIB LAI KING →→→→
27,000
R18. PAK TIN
57,400
G19 - KWAI SHING —
— 74, 800
A19 LI CHENG UK --
54,000
G20 SHATIN (1ST SITE) - 23.000
A20. SHEK LEI
75,000
R21 - KWAI
CHUNG
56,000
HONG
KONG
R22 - TAI WO HAU
44,000
R23 CASTLE PEAK AREA 10-11,500
R24 YUEN LONG
21,000
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R6
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HOUSING AUTHORITY ESTATES COMPLETED
HOUSING AUTHORITY ESTATES UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR PLANNING STAGE
GOVERNMENT LOW COST HOUSING ESTATES - COMPLETED
GOVERNMENT LOW COST HOUSING ESTATES UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR PLANNING STAGE
RESETTLEMENT HOUSING ESTATES
RESETTLEMENT
COMPLETED
HOUSING ESTATES - UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR PLANNING STAGE
HOUSING AUTHORITY, GOVERNMENT LOW COST HOUSING & RESETTLEMENT ESTATES
IN
KOWLOON & NEW TERRITORIES
JUNK
BAY
APRIL 1971.
Education Buildings
4.34 Construction of a Secondary Technical School at North Kowloon was completed and construction of a similar school at Kwai Chung was well advanced. Each of these schools comprises 21 teaching classrooms, 11 specialist rooms for science and technical subjects,
assembly hall, covered playground and offices.
4.35 Piling was also completed for a Secondary School at Sha Tin, work on the superstructure of which will be in hand very soon after
the end of the year under review.
Fire Services Buildings
4.36 A Fire Station at King's Park, Kowloon was completed, and construction work was well advanced on three other Fire Stations at
Fanling, Cheung Sha Wan and Kwai Chung respectively. A furthe Fire Station at Yau Tong was started prior to the end of the year.
4.37 Construction work was also well advanced on an Ambulance Depot at King's Park.
General Government Buildings
4.38 The new Yau Ma Tei Government Slipway complex was completed. This comprises a 15-storey building providing some 130,000 square feet of office accommodation for various Government departments together with workshops, marine stores and a small post office, a 6-storey block containing workshops, offices, canteen and quarters for the Marine Department, a single-storey workshop block, three slipways for the Marine Department and a buoyage yard.
4.39 Construction of Aberdeen Fisheries Office and Marine Licensing Station was completed. This project, in addition to providing office accommodation, includes a fisheries research station.
4.40 The North-East Kowloon Government Offices project was completed. This comprises two buildings, of which one contains about 70,000 square feet of office accommodation and the other accommodates a six-court magistracy. Construction of a similar magistracy building at Tsuen Wan was also completed.
4.41
The Government Television Studios building was completed, as was the work of converting the main studio at the Radio Hong Kong
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building into a multi-purpose studio. The former of these buildings houses the Government Educational Television Unit whose service to schools was inaugurated during the year, whilst the latter conversion will enable the original main sound studio to be used for the produc tion of films by the Television Unit of Radio Hong Kong.
4.42 Four projects comprising a total of 60 Type I and II non- departmental quarters were completed at Chung Hom Kok, Pok Fu Lam, the Peak and Mansfield Road, and a further 25 Type II non- departmental quarters at Mansfield Road were in an advanced stage of construction. Also under construction were 229 quarters at Hung Hom for married staff of the Preventive Service and 39 quarters at Victoria Barracks for married soldiers. Piling work for housing which, when com- pleted, will accommodate villagers who must be moved as a result of the construction of the High Island Water Scheme, was begun just prior to the end of the year.
4.43 Construction of the substructure of a Multi-storey Car Park at Murray Road was well advanced. This building, when completed, will provide about 61,000 square feet of office accommodation in addition to eight floors of car parking.
4.44 The construction of Interpreter Booths in both the Legislative Council and Urban Council Chambers, necessary to allow of the introduction of simultaneous oral translation in these Chambers, was well in hand.
4.45 Other projects under construction at the end of the year included two motor vehicle service stations, one at Kennedy Town and the other at Lai Chi Kok, which, when completed, will provide additional servicing facilities for the large fleet of Government vehicles, an extension to the Revenue Station at Fanling, and the reprovisioning of property at Kai Tak for H.B.M. Department of the Environment.
Medical Buildings
4.46 The Hospital for the Mentally Sub-normal at Siu Lam was completed. Funds for this project were provided by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. This hospital, together with the Mental Hospital being built on an adjoining site for Prisons Department and which was in an advanced stage of construction as the year under review ended, were both designed by private architects engaged by the Department.
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4.47 The access road to the site of the Combined Staff Quarters at Lai Chi Kok Hospital and to the future mental hospital to be built adjacent thereto, was completed. The site formation for the Combined Staff Quarters for these hospitals was also being executed.
4.48 On 27th October, 1971 H.R.H. the Princess Anne formally laid the fonudation stone of the new general hospital at Lai Chi Kok. When completed this hospital will have 1,320 beds and will serve the residents of North-West Kowloon and the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung areas.
4.49 Both the Standard Clinic at Kwai Chung, North and the Dental Clinic at Tai Lam were completed, whilst the First Stage of Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung Polyclinic was almost completed. Also nearing com- pletion was a Vaccine Institute at Pok Fu Lam and a Medical Depart- ment Laundry at Shau Kei Wan. This latter building, when completed, will provide central laundry facilities for all medical requirements on Hong Kong Island.
4.50 Among other medical buildings under construction were a new Clinical Building and the reprovisioning of the Mortuary, Virus Laboratory and Clinical Pathology, all at Queen Mary Hospital.
Police Buildings
4.51 The superstructure of Stage III of the Police Headquarters building was under construction. When completed this building will provide approximately 128,000 square feet of office accommodation in a 20-storey tower block rising from a 2-storey podium. A police shooting range is incorporated in the complex.
4.52 Alteration work to both the North Wing of Police Head- quarters and to Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station was completed during the year and among other Police buildings under construction during the same period were a new depot for the Police Tactical Unit, a Police Station at Shing Wo Road and Sub-Divisional Police Stations at Chai Wan, Ngau Tau Kok and Tsz Wan Shan.
Prisons Department Buildings
4.53 Two blocks of the new Training Centre at Dragon's Back were completed and handed over to Prisons Department and the remainder of the Centre was nearing completion at the end of the year. When
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completed, the Centre will provide training facilities for 170 boys and will include classrooms, workshops, assembly/mess hall, sick bay, laundry, offices, staff club room, residential units and staff quarters.
4.54 The construction of two single-storey blocks of Warders' Quarters at Chi Ma Wan Prison and the addition of Toilet Blocks to seven existing dormitories at the same prison was completed, whilst two 4-storey buildings and one single-storey building providing a total of 16 Type IV and 4 H grade married officers quarters were under construc- tion at Tai Lam Treatment Centre.
4.55 The Site Formation work for a Maximum Security Training Centre and a new Prison, both at Pik Uk, Clearwater Bay Road, was also under way at the end of the year.
Urban Services Buildings and Recreation Areas
4.56 The Swimming Pools complex at Lei Cheng Uk was completed during the year. This complex comprises eight pools and a building housing changing, toilet and refreshment facilities. A similar Swimming Pools complex is under construction at Kennedy Town. A further similar complex and recreation ground at Kwun Tong, although com- pleted just prior to the commencement of the year under review, was officially opened by H.R.H. the Princess Anne on 30th October, 1971. The cost of all of these Swimming Pools complexes is being met by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
4.57 Work was completed on a Sports Ground at King's Park, play- grounds at Cheung Sha Wan and Sham Tseng and Stage I of Hoi Sham Park, To Kwa Wan. Several other small playgrounds or parks of varying sizes were completed and work was proceeding on others as part of the continuing programme for the provision of recreation areas for both adults and children. A number of minor improvements to existing facilities were also carried out, including the provision of flood- lighting in a number of parks and playgrounds in both the urban and rural areas.
4.58 Two beach buildings, one at Cheung Chau and one at Clear Water Bay Beach, were completed.
4.59 Four public latrines and a bathhouse with latrine attached were completed and ten other latrines or bathhouses were under construction in various locations.
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4.60 Work was completed on Markets at Shau Kei Wan and Ngau Tau Kok (Jordan Valley) whilst a Hawker Bazaar at Tsuen Wan, Area 4, was also completed, and a further market, at Wong Tai Sin, was under construction.
4.61 Other projects completed during the year included Off-Street Refuse Collection Points at Canton Road, Shanghai Street, Pei Ho Street and Ning Po Street, Anti-Malarial Stores at Deep Water Bay and an Ossarium at the Colonial Cemetary, Happy Valley.
Resettlement and Government Low Cost Housing
4.62 Twelve domestic resettlement buildings containing 41,300 in- dividual units were completed and a further 14 buildings containing 52,600 individual units were under construction. (An individual unit of accommodation means an unit of living space designed for one adult). In addition five estate schools, containing 120 classrooms, were com- pleted and construction of 3 similar schools was in hand.
4.63 The planned programme of electrical re-wiring of Mark I and Mark II blocks continued into the third year of the four year programme, the work at Jordan Valley, Shek Kip Mei, Tai Hang Tung, Li Cheng Uk and Wong Tai Sin Estates being completed. Rewiring work was also in progress in Tung Tau, Lo Fu Ngam and Tai Wo Hau Estates under seven contracts. In addition, five 2-storey restaurants and six standard kindergartens were completed and two restaurants and seven kindergartens were in the course of construction. Modular markets at Chai Wan (Area 7), Yau Tong Bay (Area C), Sau Mau Ping (Blocks 21-25) and Castle Peak (Area 10) Estates were also completed, as an experiment, and one in the completed section of the Sau Mau Ping Estate was approaching completion.
4.64 Work was in hand on site formation on two sites which could provide accommodation for some 59,000 persons.
4.65 In the Government Low Cost Housing Programme, 20 domestic blocks containing 78,400 individual units of 35 sq. ft. were completed and a further 30 blocks containing a total of 106,000 individual units were under construction. These buildings range between 7 and 20 storeys in height.
4.66 Seven estates schools containing a total of 168 primary class- rooms and four kindergartens were completed and work was in hand
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on a further nine 24-classroom schools and nine kindergartens. In addition, the first independent large restaurant buildings were com- pleted at Lei Muk Shue and Kwai Fong Estates.
4.67 Site formation work was completed or was in hand on further sites which, when completed, could provide 159,000 individual units of accommodation. It is worth mentioning that the new design approach put forward for the new Sha Tin (Lek Yuen San Tsuen) Scheme, embodying the improved ancillary facilities applicable to all future Government Housing Estates, has been agreed in principle by the Executive Council.
Services Projects
4.68 At the beginning of the year there were twelve projects under construction, seven of which were of major proportions. Of particular interest among these was the scheme to provide 474 Married Quarters for Gurkha Soldiers; 150 of these quarters had been already completed and occupied and the balance of the project, comprising 324 quarters, a school, a welfare centre, a medical centre, a temple and shopping centre, were all completed during the year.
4.69 The last of the major refurbishment schemes, Fan Gardens, was completed, as was also the construction of a Communications Centre at Victoria Barracks and a building to accommodate Single Officers at Perowne Barracks. Work on two separate major communications projects continued throughout the year.
4.70 Superstructure work on a project to provide 90 Married Soldiers Quarters at Osborn Barracks commenced in October and site formation work for 39 Quarters at Victoria Barracks was nearing completion at the end of the year.
4.71 Work on two further major projects commenced during the year, one being the conversion of the San Wai Rifle Range to an Electric Target Range, now completed, and the second, at H.M.S. Tamar, comprising a Medical/Dental Centre and the provision of additional barrack-room accommodation.
4.72 of the minor projects completed during the year, two were for the Royal Navy, one for the Royal Air Force and the remainder for the Army. These included a 30m. Range, a large Paint Store, a
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Shore-to-Ship Electricity System and a Road Re-alignment Scheme. Work commenced on several minor projects prior to the end of the year.
4.73 A large programme of Retrospective Air-conditioning was carried out during the year for all three Services and work commenced on a major scheme to air-condition the British Military Hospital, Kowloon.
4.74 As in previous years, the recurrent programme of Signals Works Services has been carried out; this work comprises a continuous pro- gramme of laying, relaying and adjusting the Colonywide Signals net- work of underground cables as necessary to meet road development works.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
4.75
During the year the following members of the Architectural
Office departed on leave prior to retirement:
Mr. W. E. LEVIE, Principal Government Architect Mr. J. W. POOL, Building)Supervisor Class I ...
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19 years service 22 years service
4.76 Two professional officers, did not renew their contracts and left the service to return to Britain, whilst seven professional officers renewed their contracts for a further tour of duty.
4.77 Three local professional officers joined the staff during the year and eleven local assistant professional officers were promoted to full professional grade. Six expatriate professional officers (on agreement), selected for appointment by the Crown Agents, were recruited to the staff.
Training
4.78 One Structural Engineer was awarded a one-year study leave to attend the M.S.c. Course in Advanced Structural Engineering at the University of Southampton commencing in October 1971 and to attend a Symposium held in Haifa, Israel on 'Concrete and Reinforced Concrete in Hot Countries' during August 1971.
4.79 Two Surveying Assistants (Quantity) were awarded a two-year course leading to the Final Part II Examination of the R.I.C.S. in the U.K. and one Engineering Assistant (Building Services) was awarded
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a four-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree Course (Sandwich) in Environmental Engineering in the UK.
4.80 One Building Services Engineer attended a Graduate Engineer- ing Training Programme and Automatic Control Engineering Training Course in U.S.A. for 19 weeks commencing June 1971.
4.81 One Building Services Engineer attended Applied Products Engineering Training and Automatic Engineering Training Courses in U.S.A. for 14 weeks beginning in September 1971.
4.82 One Architect was nominated to make official visits to Japan for the period 17th November, 1971 to 3rd December, 1971 to study architectural design relating to the new Railway Terminus.
4.83 One Chief Architect was nominated to make visits to Messrs. Hal Williams & Co. on the matter of the consultant's fees in respect of the Cheung Sha Wan Abattoir Project whilst on leave in U.K.
4.84 The Government Quantity Surveyor visited Singapore for the purpose of conducting enquiries into the problems encountered in metrication developments in Singapore and also made similar enquiries in U.K. whilst on vacation leave.
4.85 One Assistant Maintenance Surveyor was awarded a six-month attachment to Messrs. Kenneth Wakeford, Jerram and Harris of 9, Connaught Place, Hyde Park, London for training in Maintenance and Alteration works.
4.86 One Building Services Inspector was awarded a merit trip to Britain during 1971-72 under the Merit Trip Scheme.
4.87 Sixteen officers of the Quantity Surveying Branch and two local officers of the Maintenance Branch were granted full pay study leave to enable them to prepare for the R.I.C.S. examinations.
4.88 Evening courses at the Hong Kong Technical College in subjects pertaining to architecture, building construction, structural engineering, quantity surveying and building services engineering were attended by 96 junior staff.
4.89 Twenty-four students of the Hong Kong Technical College (Department of Building, Surveying and Structural Engineering) and seven students of the University of Hong Kong received summer vacation training in the office in the fields of building services, structural engineering and architectural work.
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4.90 Two junior members of the Quantity Surveying Branch attended a course at the Outward Bound School, Hong Kong, during the year.
4.91 All Junior staff received training during the normal course of their employment and one was promoted by examination boards during the year. In addition, as in the previous year, a training scheme for technical officers who are studying for a professional qualification (i.e. Building Surveyor or Maintenance Surveyor) was operated in conjunc- tion with the Buildings Ordinance Office. The officers spent periods in both the Maintenance Branch of the Architectural Office and in the Buildings Ordinance Office, to broaden their experience and assist them in their studies.
Welfare
4.92 The Architectural Office held its Christmas party, which, as in previous years, was very successful and well attended by members of the staff.
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FUNCTIONS & ORGANISATION OF BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
1971
1972
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS
THE CONTROL OF -
(1) PRIVATE BUILDING AND STREET WORKS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING LAW
(2) PRIVATE BUILDINGS FOUND TO BE IN A DANGEROUS OR POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION
HEAD OFFICE
RESPONSIBLE FOR POLICY & ADMINISTRATION
THREE GENERAL DIVISIONS (HONG KONG, KOWLOON. NEW TERRITORIES)
GENERAL DUTIES
(A) THE SCRUTINY AND APPROVAL OF PLANS POR SITE FORMATION, PILING, BUILDING, STRUCTURES, DRAINAGE, WELLS. PRIVATE STREETS AND ACCESS ROADS SUBMITTED BY AUTHORIZED
ARCHITECTE (ENSURING THAT ALL SUCH WORKS ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LEASE CONDITIONS AND STATUTORY TOWN PLANE) AND THE ISSUE OF CONSENT TO COMMENCE THESE WORKS AND OCCUPATION PERMITS, ALL AS LAID DOWN IN THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE.
(B) STRUCTURAL AND OTHER ADVICE TO LICENSING AUTHORITIES GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS, AND SUS-DEPARTMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORES DEPARTMENT.
(C) MEETINGS AND EXCHANGE OF VIEWS WITH FIRE SERVICES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS WHERE LIAISON IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH LICENSMG. THE STRUCT – URAL SAFETY OF PRIVATE BUILDINGS, MEANS OF ESCAPE. MTER-RELATION OF ORDINANCES AND REGULATIONS, AND DEMARCATION OF AREAS OF INTEREST AND RESPONSIBILITY,
ETC.
CONTROL & ENFORCEMENT DUTIES
(A) THE SURVEY OF PRIVATE BUILDINGS SUSPECTED TO CONTAIN UNAUTHORIZED BUILDING WORKS OR MATERIAL CHANGES OF USE, WHICH CONTRAVENE THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE, IN ORDER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO SECURE REINSTATEMENT, ALTERATION OR DISCONTINUANCE OF ILLEGAL USE, AS MAY BE NECESSARY
(B) REPORTS TO OTHER GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENTS ON BUILDING USES AND OPERATIONS ENCOUNTERED WHICH APPEAR TO CONFLICT WITH LEGISLATION ADMINISTERED BY THOSE DEPARTMENTS
DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS
DIVISION
OTHER
DUTIES
GENERAL DUTIES
(A) THE SURVEY OF PRIVATE BUILDINGS FOUND TO BE
IN A DANGEROUS, POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, OR DILAPIDATED STRUCTURAL CONDITION IN ORDER TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION FOR THEIR REPAIR, CLOSURE, OR DEMOLITION UNDER THE POWERS LAID DOWN IN THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE
(8) THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEMOLISHED BUILDINGS (REDEVELOPMENT OF SITES) ORDINANCE, UNDER WHICH TENANTS OF PROTECTED BUILDINGS WHICH ARE DEMOLISHED UNDER STATUTORY ORDER MAY OBTAIN COMPENSATION AND THE OWNERS OF SITES INVOLVED MAY BE REQUIRED TO REDEVELOP.
(A) THE MAINTENANCE OF PROPERTY REVERTED TO THE CROWN, ON BEHALF OF THE CROWN LANDS 1 SURVEY OFFICE, AND THE CARRYING OUT OF VARIOUS WORKS FOR OTHER SUB - DEPARTMENTS OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
(B) ACTION UNDER THE BUILDINGS ORDINANCE IN RESPECT OF DEFECTIVE DRAINAGE.
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BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
Principal Government Building Surveyor: E. H. ROWLEY, F.R.I.C.S., J.P. J. G. STEAN, F.R.I.C.S., J.P. (Acting)
Government Building Surveyor:
J. G. STEAN, F.R.I.C.S., J.P. G. L. Lowman, A.R.I.C.S. (Acting)
Chief Structural Engineer:
H. K. CHENG, B.Sc., D.I.C., C.Eng., F.I.Struct.E., M.A.S.C.E. H. K. LEE, B.Sc., M.Sc., C.Eng. (Acting)
GENERAL
5.01 The Director of Public Works is ex officio the Building Authority and the functions and duties imposed upon him, which arise from the Buildings Ordinance and other laws of Hong Kong, are for the most part delegated to the Buildings Ordinance Office. These functions are principally the control of all building and street works on private land, with the special category of dangerous buildings receiving intensive surveillance. The co-ordination of these and numerous other associated functions has produced a hierarchical structure adapted to the continuous processing of large numbers of plans and documents and the frequent inspection of buildings. This structure is represented diagrammatically on page 51 from which it will be seen that there are three general divisions having identical duties, each being responsible for one area, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories respectively, whilst a specialist division deals mainly with the difficult question of dangerous buildings.
5.02 The Office was represented by senior staff on the following committees or boards:
Committee
Authorized Architects Examination
Board
Authorized Architects Registration
Committee
P.W.D./Authorized Architects
Liaison Group
Building Construction and Civil
Engineering Metrication Sub-committee, and P.W.D. Steering Committee on Metrication
Representative(s)
Principal Government Building
Surveyor
Principal Government Building
Surveyor
Principal Government Building
Surveyor (Chairman) Government Building Surveyor
(Secretary)
Technical Secretary
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5.03 The Public Works Department/Authorized Architects Liai- son Group, which includes representatives from the Hong Kong Society of Architects and the Engineering Society of Hong Kong, provides a useful bridge for communication between Government and authorized architects and engineers in private practice. The Group met four times during the year to exchange views on various topics of mutual interest and to receive the findings of the Group sub-committee, which met on six occasions to study a number of proposed amendments to the Buildings Ordinance.
5.04 Arising from its responsibility for dealing with dangerous build- ings, the Office maintains two separate but related organizations to deal with emergencies resulting from fires, typhoons, rainstorms and other causes. The first of these organizations contains qualified staff available on a 24-hour basis to give advice to the Police when an emergency affecting privately owned buildings occurs anywhere in the Colony; the majority of these staff were called out at least once during the year after office hours to deal with matters ranging from a fallen rainwater pipe to a building collapse. The second organization, which provides a nucleus of staff on a shift basis to attend to reports of damage, was actuated on three occasions when typhoons affected the Colony. Typhoon Rose, which occurred in August 1971, was without doubt the most severe the Colony has experienced for many years and it is therefore gratifying to note that the damage to private buildings was less than generally expected and the human casualty rate on land was very low.
HEAD OFFICE
5,05 This office is headed by the Principal Government Building Surveyor and is mainly concerned with matters of policy, law revision and the administration of the four divisions. The post of Technical Secretary was created in November in response to the need which had been felt for a considerable time for an officer to carry out general research and the review of office procedures.
5.06 The construction world is one of continuing change where new building techniques and systems are constantly being introduced, and designs become increasingly complicated both structurally and in the building services provided. The Building Authority, often in conjunction with other interested Government Departments, has a duty to evaluate these innovations and take appropriate steps to safeguard the lives and
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health of the public. As an example, the Building (Ventilating Systems) (Amendments) Regulations 1971 introduced a new system of control of ventilating systems which it is hoped will reduce the risk of spread of fire in buildings. A new statutory Register for ventilation contractors was opened in January and by 31st March, 1972 twenty-three con- tractors had been registered.
5.07 The opportunity was taken in December 1971, to correct a number of minor errors and make consequential amendments to the building regulations and the Governor-in-Council approved these corrections in the Building (Law Revision) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 1971. A number of other amendments to the building regulations, including the proposed new structural regulations, were under active consideration during the year and consideration was given to the task of incorporating metric units into building legislation although no positive steps have yet been taken.
5.08 Under the sponsorship of UNESCO, the Chief Structural Engineer, Mr. H. K. CHENG, attended the Regional Seminar on Wind Effects on Buildings and Structures held in November in Manila, where views were exchanged on the subject with many specialists from the region. Mr. CHENG was later in the year invited by the Organizing Committee of the International Conference on the Planning and Design of Tall Buildings, to be held at Lehigh University, U.S.A. in August 1972, to join its Technical Committee on Concrete Design Standards as a State-of-Art Reporter.
Hong Kong Division Chief Building Surveyor:
A. L. AYLMER, A.R.I.B.A. J. C. HOWLETT, A.R.I.B.A. H. MCATEER, A.R.I.B.A.
(Acting)
GENERAL DIVISIONS
Kowloon Division Chief Building Surveyor: J. C. HOWLETT, A.R.I.B.A. K. B. O'SULLIVAN, B.Arch., A.R.I.B.A., M.R.I.A.I.
New Territories Division
Chief Building Surveyor: S. C. CHEN, C.Eng., M. I. Struct. E.
K. B. O'SULLIVAN,
B.Arch., A.R.I.B.A., M.R.I.A.I.
5.09 The control of building development on private land in the Colony, to ensure that the standards laid down in the Buildings Ordinance are upheld, continues to be the primary objective of the General Divisions. All plans for site formation, piling, building, structural details, drainage, wells, private streets etc., are submitted by authorized architects to these Divisions for scrutiny and approval and
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the opportunity is then taken to ensure that their plans conform with, inter alia, lease conditions and statutory town planning layouts. While the responsibility for ensuring that buildings are constructed in accord- ance with regulations and the approved plans rests with authorized architects and registered contractors, spot-check site inspections are nevertheless carried out by office staff, the frequency of these inspections being dictated to some extent by the pressure of other duties. An occupa- tion permit is only issued when the appropriate Chief Building Surveyor is satisfied that the building conforms with building law in all respects.
5.10 The building boom continued in most sectors. Approval notices issued for proposed buildings of all types showed a 10% increase compared with last year, indicating that interest in real estate remains generally high although factory and tenement approvals were lower by nearly 50%. The number of buildings certified for occupation was 688, which was a 19% increases over last year, their declared capital cost amounting to $991.2 million. An increase in building activity was particularly noticeable in the North Point and Wan Chai districts, areas which have no doubt been stimulated by the construction of the Cross Harbour Tunnel due to be opened in July 1972. It is notable that developers have voluntarily included parking facilities within a number of recent proposals in this area.
5.11 Two completed buildings added particular interest to the Mid- levels scene during the year; Century Tower, which is a 36-storey circular apartment building, and the Bowen Road Switching Station, which is designed with a slightly nautical flavour in keeping with its harbour setting. The development of the urban areas of Tai Po, Castle Peak, Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan proceeded at a good pace, lower and middle class residential accommodation predominating. Work pro- ceeded on a number of hotels situated mainly in established tourist areas and plans have been received for the redevelopment of Holts Wharf with a hotel, convention hall, shopping centre and residential flats complex, which may prove to be one of the biggest private developments yet seen.
5.12 The local press paid more attention than usual to the activities of the Office in 1971, following the Chong Hing Mansion case referred to in last year's report, and this publicity may have given rise to the spate of mainly anonymous letters received by the Office alleging that sub-standard concrete was being used on a number of scattered building sites. Detailed investigation of the 49 complaints received in a relatively
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short space of time stretched the capacity of the staff to the limit and as a result the processing of plans suffered and a large backlog of work developed quickly. Although only 6 sub-standard structures were dis- covered as a result of these investigations, the malpractices revealed justified the time-consuming exercise, appropriate action being taken in each case.
5.13 Arising from the investigations referred to in para. 5.12 above, and a generally tougher attitude adopted by the Building Authority towards sub-standard construction, there was a substantial increase this year in the number of registered contractors who were prosecuted and in the number of both architects and contractors who were brought before disciplinary boards (appointed by the Governor) mainly in connection with the use of defective concrete.
5.14 The checking of structural plans, involving foundations, super- structure and the like is dealt with by the structural engineering branch, who have been under extreme pressure throughout the year mainly as a result of staff shortages and the greater emphasis now being placed upon site inspections. In addition, again as a result of the complaints referred to in para. 5.12 above, detailed investigations were made in each case and included tests using a rebound hammer and an ultra-sonic device. In some cases this was followed by core-drilling and chemical analysis. Although every effort was made to alleviate the backlog of work which accumulated as a result of this unprecedented activity, by the end of the year structural plans were still taking, on average, about 3 months to be processed.
5.15 The use of high tensile steel has now reached the point where it is beginning to challenge the use of mild steel in the reinforcement of the majority of high-rise concrete framed buildings now under construc- tion. The problems connected with ensuring that the higher standards of workmanship and materials commensurate with the exploitation of high tensile steel are observed, have been exercising the structural engineering staff during the year and a strict check is kept on its origin, chemical composition and other characteristics whenever this material is used.
5.16 With the unavoidable pressures on staff resulting from the continued high level of building activity and other related factors referred to earlier it was inevitable that there was little progress made in dealing with illegal building works during the period under review.
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DANGEROUS BUILDINGS DIVISION
Chief Building Surveyor:
K. B. O'SULLIVAN, B.Arch., A.R.I.B.A., M.R.I.A.I.
G. F. HOGG, F.R.I.C.S., C.Eng., M.I.Struct.E. (Acting)
5.17 The removal of structural danger in buildings, either by demoli- tion or repair, continued to be the main objective of the Division with an increasing tendency towards repair becoming apparent, the present ratio of demolition orders to repair orders being 1:3.5. Typhoon 'Rose' in August 1971 resulted in the partial collapse of a number of buildings, necessitating their closure and demolition. Closures due to fire and other causes together with the typhoon incidents resulted in 28 closure orders being issued at very short notice and a further 206 were granted after appropriate notice had been given to the occupiers.
5.18 Despite staff shortages and the increasing diversity of the Division's activities, some progress in the planned surveys of buildings on a street-block basis has been made, but all matters concerning the structural safety of buildings which were brought to the attention of the Division by way of complaint or report were dealt with as they arose.
In a number of cases, after due notice had been given, the Division carried out the works required in default of the owners who were sub- sequently charged with the cost.
5.19 Several examples of serious deterioration of post-war reinforced concrete buildings were detected, resulting in statutory orders to the owners to carry out extensive repairs and in two cases to demolish completely after closure orders were obtained from the District Court.
5.20 There were 23 fires resulting in structural damage in the period under review, several of these being in post-war reinforced concrete flatted factories requiring repair and partial demolition prior to recon- struction. Where these fires occurred in pre-war buildings the majority were closed and demolished although in a few cases repair was possible.
5.21 The repair of inadequate and defective private drains and sewers, usually following complaints from the public, continued. In several cases where the repair of defective plumbing and drains has been carried out
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by the Division in default, the buildings were found to be owned by a large number of co-owners who were unable to come to an agree- ment amongst themselves regarding their joint responsibility to repair, thus exposing a problem which is expected to worsen as plumbing in post-war buildings deteriorates due to lack of maintenance.
5.22 173 Redevelopment Notices and 137 Redevelopment Orders under the Demolished Buildings (Redevelopment of Sites) Ordinance were served by the Division, which continued to advise the Colonial Secretariat on the granting of extensions to the period allowed for com- pliance in Redevelopment Orders previously issued.
5.23 The cost of maintenance of buildings which have reverted to the Crown, carried out under the Buildings Ordinance Office Works Contract on behalf of the Property Management Division of the Crown Lands and Survey Office, was approximately 70% more than for the same period last year. These works were found to require considerable supervision due to the age and character of the buildings. A block of twenty pre-war buildings in Peking Road which had reverted to the Crown on 25th June, 1950, was found to be dangerous and was closed and demolished. The tenants were granted ex-gratia compensation and those entitled were given resettlement opportunities.
5.24 During the course of the year, an appeal by a tenant against an order to demolish was heard privately by the Appeal Tribunal but the decision of the Building Authority was upheld.
5.25 Preliminary work in connection with the implementation of urban renewal is under way and the Division has been advising the Crown Lands and Survey Office on various matters arising from the proposed phasing of demolition works in the Pilot Scheme area.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
5.26 The total authorized establishment amounted to 218. In the combined professional grade of Building Surveyors and Assistant Building Surveyors 5 recruits assumed duty during the year, 2 being recruited from overseas, and by the end of the year 9 vacancies remained in the grade. In the Structural Engineering grade the position remained much the same as in the previous year, being approximately 25% under strength.
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Training
5.27 The Technical Training Board conducted a series of lectures attended by Surveying Assistants (Building) Class III and at the annual examination conducted by the Board, out of 12 candidates who sat, 4 were successful and were subsequently posted within the Office in positions which will give them practical experience.
5.28 The training of the professional stream of officers who are preparing for examinations of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is supervised by the Professional Training Board which con- sists of a panel of experienced Chartered Surveyors. This year the Board has enabled the students to gain valuable experience by arranging practical tasks, site visits, lectures, examinations and their secondment to other sub-departments. The results of the 1971 examinations were dis- appointing as out of 7 students who sat for the Final Examination only 1 passed whilst only 1 student sat and passed the Intermediate Examina- tion. A new examination syllabus had been introduced, for which there was no previous guide as to the form or standard of questions, so the results were not entirely unexpected and it is hoped from the experience gained that the 12 students now under training will have more success in 1972, although with the Hong Kong Technical College being unable to arrange adequate part-time day-release courses for these examinations the students have had to rely heavily on individual study under the general guidance of the Board. The four students who passed the Final Examination held in 1970 were promoted during the year to the pro- fessional grade of Building Surveyor.
Welfare
5.29 Staff enthusiasm for the annual P.W.D. Sports Day events was considerable and duly rewarded in achieving the Hockey and Golf Championships, receiving the bronze medal for Tug-of-war and Darts and being runners-up in Squash. On Sports Day itself the Office finished in second place overall, which was considered to be a creditable achievement.
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CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
GENERAL OPERATION AND ORGANISATION CHART
GENERAL
1. DESIGNS, CONSTRUCTS AND MAINTAINS THE PUBLIC SEWERAGE & DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND PUBLIC PIERS AND SEAWALLS.
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2. INVESTIGATES THE ENGINEERING FEASIBILITY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE COLONY.
3. PLANS AND IMPLEMENTS MOST OF THE SITE FORMATION WORKS REQUIRED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLONY,
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Į PREPARES FEASIBILITY REPORTS ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES FOR KOWLOON AND THE
NEW TERRITORIES
2 DESIGNS AND CARRIES OUT MAJOR SITE FORMATION WORKS IN KOWLOON AND THE NEW TERRITORIES..
3 SUPERVISES PUBLIC DUMPING ON RECLAMATIONS IN KOWLOON AND THE NEW TERRITORIES.
4 PRELIMINARY PLANNING, CO-ORDINATION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW TOWN OF SHATIN, PRIOR TO THIS WORK BECOMING EXPANDED INTO A SEPARATE DIVISION.
5. PRELIMINARY PLANNING, CO-ORDINATION, DE SIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ALL CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS REQUIRED FOR THE NEW TOWN OF CASTLE PEAK.
6 PLANNING, CO-ORDINATION, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS IN CONNECTION WITH AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE.
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BALLWAY SECTION
PLANS, DESIGNS AND CONSTRUCTS THE NEW KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY TERMINUS AT HUNGHOM AND ASSOCIATED RAILWAY ENGINEERING WORKS IN KOWLOON AND NEW TERRITORIES.
PORT WORKS DIVISION
I DESIGNS.CONSTRUCTS AND MAINTAINS ALL PUBLIC PIERS AND SEAWALLS
2. CHECKS PLANS OF PRIVATE MARINE WORKS.
3. MAINTAINS OR INCREASES AS REQUIRED THE DEPTH OF THE HARBOUR
4 ARRANGES FOR THE APPROVAL OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RECLAMATIONS.
S DESIGNS AND CARRIES OUT MAJOR SITE FORMATION WORKS ON HONG KONG ISLAND
& SUPERVISES PUBLIC DUMPING ON RECLAMATIONS ON HONG KONG 15LAND
7 PREPARES FEASIBILITY REPORTS ON MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES FOR HONG KONG ISLAND.
QUARRIES SECTION
THE ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT QUARRIES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CRUSHED STONE AND BITUMEN COATED MATERIALS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF LONG-TERM PRIVATE QUARRIES ON CONTRACT.
P.W.D. LABORATORY SECTION
CARRIES OUT TESTS AND ISSUES REPORTS AS NECESSARY ON A WIDE RANGE OF MATERIALS FOR THE DEPARTMENT AND FOR PRIVATE ORGANISATIONS.
DRAINAGE WORKS DIVISION
1. PLANS, DESIGNS, INVESTIGATES AND CONSTRUCTS SEWERAGE, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE
TECHNICAL TRAINING UNIT PROVIDES SITE SUPERVISION TRAINING FOR BOTH NEW RECRUITS AND SERVING STAFF.
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Principal Government Civil Engineer:
J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), J.P., C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., J.P., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
Government Civil Engineers:
H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., J.P., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E. A. T. ARMSTRONG-WRIGHT, C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.E.D.I.
GENERAL
6.01 The Civil Engineering Office concentrates on works in connec- tion with site formation, reclamation, seawall construction and investiga- tion and the planning, design and construction of all new stormwater drains, sewers, sewage treatment and disposal systems. The Office is also responsible for the civil engineering works required for the development of Kai Tak Airport and the Kowloon-Canton Railway. The work is divided among three divisions, one unit and three sections, each with specific responsibilities as shown on the organization chart on page 60. Consulting engineers are appointed to carry out certain work either because it is beyond the capacity of the office or because of its specialist nature. A schedule of projects undertaken by consulting engineers is given at Appendix R. Although most works, including Maintenance, are carried out by contract, a direct-labour force is employed for the operation of the two Government quarries, sewage handling stations and for manning dredgers and other floating craft engaged on port main- tenance work.
6.02 Civil Engineering works in general progressed satisfactorily. The non-recurrent expenditure this year amounted to $108,064,000 while $28,281,000 was spent on maintenance work, minor improvements and storm damage repairs.
6.03
Service on committees continued to make demands on the time of senior staff and details of inter-departmental committees on which officers served are as follows:
Committee
Advisory Committee on Environmental
Pollution on Land and Water (EPCOM)
Port Executive Committee
Representative(s)
Principal Government Civil Engineer
Principal Government Civil Engineer
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Committee
Standing Committee on Waterborne
Transport
Representative(s)
Government Civil Engineer
Airport Tunnel Road Coordinating
Committee
Hung Hom Railway Terminus Co-ordinating Committee Container Terminal Facilities
Committee
Container Port Progress Committee
Port Works Liaison Committee
Advisory Committee to Department of Building, Surveying and Structural Engineering (Hong Kong Technical College)
Kwai Chung/Tsuen Wan Co-ordinating
Committee
Castle Peak New Town Works
Committee
Sha Tin New Town Works Committee
Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung Management
Committee
Castle Peak New Town Management
Committee
Kowloon Central Post Office Building
Management Committee
Sha Tin New Town Management
Committee
Government Civil Engineer
Government Civil Engineer
Chief Engineer, Port Works Division
Senior Engineer, Port Works Division Principal Government Civil Engineer Government Civil Engineer
Chief Engineer, Port Works Division Senior Engineer, Civil Engineering
Office
Government Civil Engineer
Chief Engineer, Development and
Airport Division
Chief Engineer, Development and
Airport Division Government Civil Engineer
Chief Engineer, Development and
Airport Division
Chief Engineer, Development and
Airport Division
Chief Engineer, Development and
Airport Division
6.04 Details of projects completed or under construction are given in Appendices O and P while statistics relating to roads, drains, pro- duction in Government quarries and sale of sand are shown in Appen- dix S. Appendix Q contains details of land formation projects. The following paragraphs describe briefly the progress on the more interesting works.
DEVELOPMENT AND AIRport DivisiON
Chief Engineer:
G. B. O'RORKE, B.A. (Cantab.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E. W. D. S. CANT, M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E. (Acting)
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MAJOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES—1971 - 1972
SCALE OF MILES
General
6.05 Where the formation and servicing of undeveloped areas in Kowloon and the New Territories for urban use involve major engineer- ing works, the Development and Airport Division is responsible firstly for investigating the engineering feasibility of such development and secondly, in those schemes which are approved, for the formation of the land and the provision of services.
6.06 The Division is also responsible for re-siting the railway terminus from Tsim Sha Tsui to Hung Hom and for civil engineering works at the Airport.
Planning and Investigation
6.07 Further revision of the Kowloon Bay Development feasibility report was being made and a report was produced on refuse disposal by controlled tipping in the New Territories.
6.08 The Division's annual contract under which site investigations were carried out for all offices of the Department functioned well. The total depth of probes, drill holes, bore holes and open trial pits sunk was 38,847 feet.
Projects under Construction
6.09 Statistical details of land-formation projects under construction are given at Appendix Q and of other projects at Appendices O and P.
6.10 A description of the works carried out is given below under the appropriate district or section headings.
Kowloon
6.11 At Ho Man Tin Development Area, two site formation contracts for Stage X were completed and one contract for Stage VII was started. About 8 acres of land were formed for residential, commercial, educational use and railway realignment.
6.12 Reclamation continued in Kowloon Bay where some 624,000 cubic yards of materials from Government projects and private building sites was deposited to form 29 acres of land.
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Kwai Chung/Tsuen Wan New Town
6.13 The contract for reclaiming 39 acres for the Kwai Chung Container Terminal behind the existing breakwater was completed, the remainder being developed by private enterprise. The contract at Kwai Chung Area 29B to provide 20 acres of land for industrial, storage and Government uses progressed satisfactorily; site formation was sub- stantially completed and road construction was in progress.
6.14 Reclamation continued in Gin Drinkers Bay where some 575,000 cubic yards of material from Government and private works was deposited, bringing the total area reclaimed to 279 acres.
Sha Tin New Town
6.15 The Stage I, Phase I development scheme, when completed, will provide 100 acres of formed sites, roads and services for private residential and industrial development, Government housing, other Government uses, institutional and community use, as well as open space for recreation; it could support a population of 30,000 people.
6.16 The Sha Tin By-pass was fully completed and opened to traffic. A contract was commenced in Areas 7 and 8 to provide sites for a Government Housing Estate and residential/commercial develop- ment north of the existing Sha Tin market; some 355,000 cubic yards of materials was deposited in these two Areas, bringing the total area reclaimed to 25.5 acres.
6.17 Preliminary consideration was given to the next phase of Sha Tin Development.
Castle Peak New Town
6.18 Stage IA of the Castle Peak Development, which is now well advanced, will provide formed land, roads and services for private residential purposes, Government housing, industrial sites, Government, institution and community use, as well as open space for recreation; it is able to accommodate 55,000 persons on new reduced planned popula- tion densities.
6.19 Site-formation works continued satisfactorily and about 6 acres of land was formed. The district distributor road on the north side of Area 9 was completed whilst the construction of roads and drains in Areas 9 and 12 continued.
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6.20 A sewage pumping station and submarine outfall at Pak Kok Tsui were substantially completed; the construction of quarters for the pumping-station staff commenced.
6.21 Planning of the next stage of Castle Peak Development was well advanced.
Railway Section
6.22 Work continued on moving the Railway Terminus to Hung Hom. During the year the bulk of the site-formation work and the main drainage culvert were completed. Work began on station platforms, fencing, minor drainage and the foundations for the passenger station building, the bus station and the multi-storey car park. Some 3,200 ft. of track was laid to maintain access to the locomotive running shed.
6.23 A preliminary study of track widening from the new Terminus to University Station was also made.
Airport Development
6.24 Extensions to the aircraft parking aprons and taxiways were continued. Two major contracts were completed providing a new outer taxiway giving access from the main taxiway to the passenger apron and the long-term parking and maintenance aprons. Works completed were an aircraft bridge across the Kai Tak Nullah, together with 38,000 square yards of short-term parking apron with associated fuelling and utility services.
6.25 A contract to complete Stage I of the Apron and Taxiway Extension Project to convert the old outer taxiway into six aircraft parking bays was started. A contract for an access road and bridge across the Kai Tak Nullah in the Cargo Area was also begun.
6.26 Work started on the contract for the Link Taxiway connecting a high-speed turnoff on the runway with the parking areas. This also includes drainage works extending the Kai Tak Nullah and the Kowloon City culvert.
6.27 Planning was in hand for decking 300 feet of the Kai Tak Nullah and for a further extension of the parking apron-Stage II-to provide six parking bays and connected taxiways.
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6.28 Work on the 2,530 ft. extension of the runway promontory proceeded satisfactorily and tenders were called for paving the extension and overlaying the existing runway. This project is being handled by consulting engineers.
6.29 The proposed Airport Tunnel Road from Mok Cheong Street to the Kowloon Bay Reclamation is also being handled by consulting engineers. Arrangements were made for the invitation of tenders for the first phase of construction, the section under the new link taxiway.
PORT WORKS DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
H. R. A. CHAMBERLAIN, B.Sc., C.Eng., F.I.C.E.
General
6.30 This Division's main responsibility is for the construction of breakwaters, seawalls, piers and reclamations and for the investigation of development schemes on Hong Kong Island. Good progress was maintained throughout the year on most current projects. Maintenance and inspection work on existing marine structures, including underwater inspections, was also carried out satisfactorily. Minor work such as the construction of light beacons and navigational aids and maintenance and improvement dredging was carried out at various places throughout the Colony waters. The Division also undertook marine site investigations, hydrographic surveys and an investigation into refuse disposal by controlled tipping.
Hong Kong
6.31 With the completion of the permanent drainage system at the eastern end of Wan Chai reclamation, one of the two gaps in the main seawall for temporary drainage purposes was closed. Four salt- water pumphouses were built to supply seawater for air-conditioning and flushing for the new Cable and Wireless building.
6.32 The seawall at the west side of the Causeway Bay typhoon shelter was constructed in conjunction with the Cross-Harbour Tunnel project.
6.33 The pier for the Fisheries Office and Marine Licensing Station at Aberdeen was completed and put into use.
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6.34 A beacon was constructed at Lo Shue Pai to mark a rock outcrop near Chai Wan, and work started on another beacon at Ngan Chau to assist navigation in East Lamma Channel.
6.35 A priority programme for investigation of Hong Kong Island development schemes was prepared and preliminary planning of an area in Tai Hang Road commenced.
Kowloon
6.36 A further 600 feet of seawall to retain the Kowloon Bay re- clamation was completed.
6.37 Both passenger-ferry piers at Kwun Tong and Tai Kok Tsui on completion were handed over to the Hongkong & Yaumati Ferry Co. The Kwun Tong/North Point ferry service was diverted to the new Kwun Tong pier after its official opening in February.
6.38 The 100-feet gap in the seawall at Cha Kwo Ling, which had been left for drainage purposes, was closed and the remaining area behind the completed seawall reclaimed.
6.39 The seawall between Lee Tat Street and Soy Street, which forms part of the project for the extension of Tong Mei Road, was constructed. The area behind this completed section of seawall was reclaimed and put into use as a cargo-handling area. Construction of the seawall south of Lee Tat Street adjoining Man Cheong Street commenced and the works progressed well.
6.40 The construction of the main civil engineering work and delivery of plant for the second Kowloon Incinerator at Lai Chi Kok commenced.
New Territories
6.41 The 250-feet extension to the Cheung Chau praya was com- pleted and a further extension planned. Also in Cheung Chau a jetty to be sited at Sai Wan was designed.
6.42 A reinforced concrete cover for the Tai O Public Pier was constructed and a scheme for dredging the natural anchorage at Tai O Creek investigated.
6.43 The existing breakwater at Three Fathoms Cove was raised to give better protection.
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6.44 Navigational light beacons in Deep Bay, Rambler Channel Typhoon Shelter, Pun Shan Shek, Chau Kung Island, the Soko Islands, Lamma Island and Lantau Island were constructed and the provision of additional beacons in Deep Bay was planned.
6.45 To increase the usable area of Sai Kung harbour dredging was carried out and to retain the reclamation to the east of Sai Kung town, the construction of a seawall commenced.
Kwai Chung Container Terminal
6.46 Design and working drawings of the developers' proposals for the three container-terminal lots sold in 1970 were processed for approval under the Buildings Ordinance and the Sale Conditions.
6.47 Investigations into possible further berths for container ships were completed. Technical schedules and conditions were produced for two more container-terminal lots.
6.48 The Division let contracts for the dredging of the sea ap- proaches to the terminal and for the construction of an interchange and access roads from Kwai Chung Road. The work progressed satisfactorily.
Maintenance and Dredging
6.49 General maintenance and repairs were carried out to Govern- ment piers, seawalls, breakwaters, navigational markers and light beacons.
6.50 The two old pontoon dredgers continued maintenance dredg- ing at nullah outfalls, pier approaches, sewer outfalls and saltwater- pumphouses intakes. The quantity of spoil removed by these two dredgers amounted to 33,874 cubic yards.
6.51 The self-propelled hopper dredger continued deepending the Central Fairway in Victoria Harbour and removed a total of 350,000 cubic yards of spoil.
6.52 The Division's divers carried out underwater inspections of seawalls, piers, pumphouses, submarine outfalls and water mains. A total of 462 hours of diving time was recorded.
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Boring and Surveys
6.53 200 marine boreholes totalling 7,207 feet were sunk at various places in the Colony waters. In addition, 25 probes totalling 382 feet were sunk in site investigation.
General
DRAINAGE Works DiviSION
Chief Engineer:
J. W. THOMAS, B.Sc.Tech., C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E.
6.54 The Drainage Works Division is responsible for the investiga- tion, planning, design and construction of all new stormwater drains, sewers and sewage disposal systems in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories. Since late 1971, a significant amount of staff time has been employed on a review of the adequacy of existing sewer systems so as to have up-to-date information available for sewerage planning. Good progress was maintained throughout the year on most major projects.
Construction
6.55 Major works carried out during the year include the con- struction of main stormwater drains and sewers in the western part of Wan Chai Reclamation, and in Shan Kwong Road, Hong Kong, the construction of sewers at Lai Chi Kok Bay, Shek Kip Mei Street and Maple Street, Kowloon, the construction of a main culvert and intercepting sewer in Kwai Chung, the final section of an intercepting sewer in Yuen Long, and the implementation of the last two stages of the Shing Mun River Flood Control Scheme, New Territories.
Planning and Design
6.56 New designs being undertaken include the third stage of Staunton Creek Nullah Extension, Hong Kong, two temporary sewage screening plants in Lai Chi Kok and Sham Shui Po and a submarine outfall at Kwun Tong, Kowloon, the Yuen Long Sewage Screening Plant House and a temporary sewage treatment plant for Sha Tin New Town, New Territories. As a result of the amendment of population estimates in the light of 1971 Census, the designs of Wan Chai (East)
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submarine outfall and the trunk sewer in King's Road were reassessed and revised. Also, to cope with new developments, drainage layout plans were prepared for Chai Wan, Hong Kong, for areas around Lung Cheung Road, Yau Yat Chuen and Tai Hom, Kowloon, and for Sai Kung Town and Kwai Chung Reclamation, New Territories.
Studies and Investigation
6.57 Theoretical and field investigations were carried out to define in general the spare capacity of sewer systems, and then to determine these spare capacities on all existing systems of major sewers in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the major centres of the New Territories. Im- mediate measures to relieve any imminent over-loading of the existing sewer systems, as a result of further developments in the urban areas, were considered.
6.58 Work on the Hydrological surveys of Victoria and Tolo Harbours was completed and the final report submitted by the Con- sulting Engineers, Messrs. J.D. & D.M. Watson.
6.59 Field work on the investigation of night-soil dumping in West Lamma Channel was completed and a report is under preparation.
6.60 Monitoring the quality of harbour waters and bottom sediment as recommended in the Consultants' report was started. A Pollution Study of Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay in connection with sewage disposal in the areas was also started. In addition, a number of beaches on Hong Kong Island are being monitored for bacteriological quality.
6.61 Construction of Shek Wu Hui Pilot Sewage Treatment Plant commenced in November 1971 under the supervision of the Con- sulting Engineers, Messrs. J.D. & D.M. WATSON. Orders were placed for some of the machinery items and tenders are being invited for the remaining items.
General
QUARRIES SECTION
Senior Engineer:
N. C. TUCKER, B.Sc., C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
6.62 The Quarries Section functions as a separate unit and is directly responsible to the Principal Government Civil Engineer for
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the operation of the two Government Quarries, the administration of contract quarries, advice on quarrying matters generally, the opera- tion of the P.W.D. Laboratories providing a materials-testing service to Government and the public, and the collection and sale of natural sand. Details of quarry production, laboratory tests, sand sales and revenue earned by the Quarries Section are given in Appendix S.
Government Quarries
6.63 The Government Quarries at Diamond Hill in Kowloon and Mount Butler on Hong Kong Island are operated by directly-employed labour to produce asphalt and bitumen macadam for road works, and aggregates for making concrete. In response to increased demands for materials for Government construction works, output was increased and total production was 25% higher than the previous year.
6.64 Plans were formulated to meet future growth in demand as predicted from the five-year programmes of the Civil Engineering and Highways Offices. Orders were placed for modern high-capacity crush- ing plant for Mount Butler Quarry and designs were in hand for similar improvements to Diamond Hill Quarry.
Private Quarries
6.65 Implementation of Government Policy for replacing small quarries held on short-term Crown Lands Permits by large-scale quarries operated on long-term contracts continued. One new contract quarry came into full production during the year and the other five all increased output to meet the continuing high demands.
6.66 Three quarries operated on short-term permits were closed, leaving only six still in production at the end of the year; dates during the coming year for closing these remaining quarries were agreed. Production from the established quarries continued to be supplemented by ancillary crushing plants operating on works sites which process the stone that is extracted in levelling building sites.
Sand Monopoly
6.67 The Sand Monopoly operates to protect beaches and river banks by regulating the collection and sale of natural sand. Most of the sand used in building is dredged from the seabed by a Government Contractor and is sold to the public through the Sand Monopoly
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issuing depots at a standard price which remained at $16.50 per cubic yard throughout the year. This year 1.15 Million cubic yards out of the total sales of 1.26 Million came from Mirs Bay near the mainland, opposite Ping Chau Island, the rest coming mainly from stock. Special silica sand for industrial use is also sold at the standard price for direct collection by the purchasers from their own sites in the New Territories. The new Territories Administration charges a fee of $6.00 per cubic yard for small quantities of river or beach sand collected by villagers for village works.
6.68 The six sand issuing depots, one on Hong Kong Island, two in Kowloon and three in the New Territories, were open for business on 351 days during the year. Two temporary storage depots, one at Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island and the other at Sam Ka Tsuen in New Kowloon were cleared and vacated during the year, leaving only one storage depot still in use at Kennedy Town on Hong Kong Island. Major repairs were carried out to the main Kowloon issuing depot. The main Hong Kong Island depot and the two Kowloon depots occupy sites which are required for other development and suitable land is being sought on which to re-locate these depots.
Laboratory
6.69 The establishments operated by the Quarries Section for testing construction materials for Public Works and other Govern- ment Departments and for the public include the main laboratory at North Point and three branch laboratories. More sophisticated con- struction methods requiring more control-testing, together with an expanding programme of works, particularly in the Highways and Civil Engineering Offices, increased the demand for materials-testing and some work had to be directed to other organizations, notably Hong Kong University. Proposals for increasing staff were approved during the year and the recruitment and training is in hand. Additional accommodation at the Farm Road Branch Laboratory in Kowloon was converted and is now being equipped to improve the testing service for works on the Mainland.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
6.70
There was a small number of unfilled vacancies in Professional and Technical staff grades throughout the year.
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6.71 Eight Engineers from overseas and two Assistant Engineers were recruited whilst two Apprentice Engineers were promoted to Assistant Professional grade.
6.72 A total of 10 officers, including 6 who each had over 20 years' service, retired during the year.
Training
6.73 One engineer of the Drainage Works Division was awarded a diploma in Environmental Engineering by the Institute of Technol- ogy, Bangkok and a quarry manager was on two-year attachment to Tarmac Ltd. in England.
6.74 Eighteen Engineering graduates of the University of Hong Kong were employed as Apprentice Engineers in P.W.D. under agree- ment for two years' training in accordance with the regulations of the Institution of Civil Engineers. As part of their training, they attended a two-week intensive induction course.
6.75 Due to the increasing demand for supervisory staff, the annual intake of Foremen was increased from 40 to 70. Two 28-week full- time development training courses were conducted by the Technical Training Unit for these newly-recruited Foremen. On completion of this course, the trainee Foremen will continue to undergo a 12-month period of in-service field training and also a 4-year part-time day- release course specially organized by the Hong Kong Technical College.
Welfare
6.76 A Welfare Officer was appointed to the Office. His duties cover a wide range of services which include assistance offered to staff on applications for loans, legal aid, places in schools, short-term relief in emergency cases, housing problems, etc.
6.77 Joint staff Discussion Groups on a Divisional basis were con- tinued with a view to promoting mutual understanding and co-operation among all the staff of the Office. Regular meetings were arranged througout the year.
6.78 The P.W.D. Swimming Gala and Sports Day were held in September and November 1971 respectively. In addition to producing the Best Field Athlete, Mr. MAN Kwong-choy, who won one gold
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medal and two silver medals, the Office also took the championship in squash and several other second and third places in swimming and athletics. Two officers also won the championships in the 'over-50 years 50m Freestyle swimming' and ‘over-40 years 80m race' respec- tively.
6.79 Annual office outings to Silver Mine Bay were arranged for over 700 staff and their families.
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URBAN ESTATE DIV.
LAND BRANCH
CROWN LANDS & SURVEY OFFICE
GENERAL OPERATION & ORGANIZATION CHART
(a) THE DISPOSAL AND CONTROL OF LAND
IN HONG KONG. KOWLOON AND
NEW KOWLOON
(S) THE PLANNING OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE COLONY
{<) THE SURVEY AND MAPPING OF THE WHOLE COLONY
VALUATION DIV.
PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
PLANNING BRANCH
DISTRICT PLANNING DIY.
COLONY OUTLINE PLANNING DIVISION
SURVEY. BRANCH
H.Q. & ISLANDS DIV.
MAINLAND DIV.
THE DISPOSAL OF CROWN LAND FOR PRIVATE DEVE LOPMENT BY SALE, PUBLIC AUCTION OR TENDER: GRANT BY PRIVATE TREATY. EXCHANGE OR EXTENSION. ISSUE OF CROWN LAND PERMITS AND ALLOCATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT PURPOSES
CONTROL OF PRIVATELY HELD LAND EY ENFORCE- MENT OR MODIFICATION OF LEASE CONDITIONS REGRANTS & RENEWALS OF LEASES ACQUISITION FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES OF PRIVATELY HELD LAND SY NEGOTIA TION FOR SURRENDER OR RESUMPTION THROUGH ARBITRATION BOARD PROCEDURE
VALUATION FOR GOVEAN-
MENT TRANSACTIONS AND PROJECTS INVOLVING THE USE OF LAND, FOR ESTATE DUTY AND FOR INCREMENTAL VALUE UNDER THE DEMOLISHED
BUILDINGS (RE-DEVELOP NENT OF SITES) ORDINANCE.
THE LEASING AND MANAGE- MENT OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND THE CONTROL OF ADVERTISE. MENTS ON CROWN PROPERTY.
OF
BEHALF
TREASURER
OF
THE MANAGEMENT PROPERTY ON THE COLONIAL INCORPORATED
THE PREPARATION OF TOWN PLANNING BOARD OUTLINE ZONING PLANS AND DEPARTMENTAL LAYOUT PLANS THE RESERVATION OF SITES FOR GOVERNMENT AND
COMMUNITY USE. ADVICE ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS LOCAL POPULATION FORECASTS
THE PREPARATION AND REVISION OF LAND USE. STRUCTURAL AND SAMPLE SURVEYS
THE PREPARATION AND REVISION OF THE COLONY OUTLINE PLAN
THE PREPARATION AND REVISION OF ASSESSMENTS OF POPULATION DISTRIBUTION THE PREPARATION OF SPECIAL STUDIES FOR LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT.
URBAN RENEWAL STUDIES
PREPARATION AND REVISION OF ALL BASIC SURVEY PLANS OF THE COLONY FOR LAND ADMINISTRATION DELINEATION AND RECORDING OF ALL CADASTRAL BOUNDARIES IN HONG KONG, KOWLOON AND NEW KOWLOON AND IN PLANNED AREAS OF NEW TERRITORIES
PROVISION OF HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CONTROL FOR GROUND AND AIR-SURVEYS.
PREPARATION OF SITE PLANS FOR GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
PRODUCTION OF TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS FOR CIVIL AND MILITARY PURPOSES.
PRODUCTION OF MAPS AND PLANS FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC.
TRAINING IN LAND SURVEYING FOR ALL
SUB-CEPARTMENTS OF PW.D.
TRAINING IN CARTOGRAPHY FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS.
AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY.
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE
Principal Government Land Agent:
W. L. T. CRUNDEN, F.R.I.C.S., F.R.S.H., F.I.Arb., J.P. I. L. STANTON, F.R.I.C.S., J.P. (Acting)
J. T. COOPER, F.R.I.C.S., F.R.G.S. (Acting)
GENERAL
7.01 The Land, Survey and Planning Branches, which constitute the Crown Lands and Survey Office, are reported upon separately under individual headings. During the year the demand for land suitable for development continued unabated but the number of sites, capable of intensive development, that can be made available grew less and the value of such sites accordingly continued to increase. A resumption programme in connection with Urban Renewal was commenced and this, allied with the ground work that had to be done for the renewal of large number of leases in New Kowloon due to expire next year, resulted in a considerable workload on the staff of the Land Branch. The ever-increasing Government development programme also led to a year of intense activity for the Planning and Survey Branches.
7.02 By the nature of its work, this office has a high degree of involvement both within the Department and with other Government Departments which leads to considerable demands being made on the time of senior staff for attendance on committees. The weekly Land Meeting with representatives of the Secretariat and the Registrar General's Department and the weekly P.W.D. Land Conference, sup- ported by the fortnightly Building Conference and Crown Land Con- ference, handle all individual cases of sales of private land and special cases where the building permitted on a site is controlled by lease conditions, as well as deciding or advising on policy issues and sites for major Government projects. The other main inter-departmental committees on which officers of this sub-department serve are:
Committee
Representative(s)
Land Development Planning
Committee
Town Planning Board
Housing Board
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Committee
Industrial Sites Co-ordination
Committee
Port Works Liaison Committee
Roads Committee
Traffic Management, Road and Parking Sub-Committee of the Transport Advisory Committee
Castle Peak and Sha Tin Works and
Management Co-ordination Committees (4)
Six Colony Outline Planning Working
Committees
Resettlement Programme Committee Government Low Cost Housing
Programme Committee
Working Party on Questions for 1970
Census of buildings and establishments and 1971 Census of Population
Standing Committee on Road Use Inter-departmental Committee on the Environment and Development of Resettlement and Low Cost Housing Estates
Advisory Committees on Recreational
Development and Nature Conservation
Land and Engineering Survey Board
Building Construction and Civil
Engineering Metrication Sub-committee
Representative(s)
Government Land Agent Government Town Planner
Principal Government Land Agent Government Town Planner
Chief Planning Officer
Senior Planning Officer (New
Territories)
Government Town Planner Senior Planning Officer (Colony Outline Planning Division) Chief Planning Officer Chief Planning Officer
Senior Planning Officer (Colony Outline Planning Division)
Chief Planning Officer District Planning Officers
Senior Planning Officer (Colony Outline Planning Division)
Government Land Surveyor
(Chairman)
Government Land Surveyor
LAND BRANCH
Government Land Agent:
I. L. STANTON, F.R.I.C.S., J.P. J. P. POTTER, F.R.I.C.S. (Acting)
T. D. PETTY, A.R.I.C.S. (Acting)
General
7.03 Although land values continued high and there was a greater total number of lots sold than last year, the revenue from the sale of Crown land by public auction and tender decreased by about $30.6
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million to a realized amount of some $119 million. This was largely due to the inability to offer as many large sites as in previous years. There were two particularly noteworthy sales during the year, one in Central District and the other at North Point, which realized $66 million and $30.3 million, representing $2,006 per square foot and $1,190 per square foot respectively. The permitted user for both lots was non-industrial including hotel purposes and the realized premia were payable by 10 annual instalments including interest at 10% per annum; the option to pay in this way was exercised by the purchasers in both cases and consequently the full amounts realized were not reflected in the year's revenue. Another interesting sale was that of a lot in a residential area on which the purchaser was required to erect a supermarket; this sale attracted keen competition and it is proposed to have further sales of a similar nature.
Urban Estate Division
7.04 The Urban Estate Division is divided into two sections, one each for Hong Kong and Kowloon. The Division deals with all sales, new leases and allocation of Crown land on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon and New Kowloon, and the general administration and con- trol of Crown land in the urban areas. During the year there were 57 lots sold by public auction or tender compared with 53 during the previous year. Trespass on Crown land by miscellaneous trades and the storage of goods continued to present some difficulties during the year although the policy of fencing sites and installing security guards went some way to alleviate this problem.
7.05 Apart from sales by public auction and tender, there was a continuing requirement for land needed for Government, institu- tional or community projects such as schools, hospitals, police stations, fire stations, low cost housing, parks and playgrounds. Land for these purposes is granted by private treaty or allocated to Government Departments, and during the year 36 private treaty grants were made and there were 58 Government Land Allocations.
Property Management Division
7.06 The Property Management Division is responsible for the letting and management of premises owned but not occupied by Government, and it conducts negotiations for the letting of Government buildings and piers which are not required for the time being for
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Government purposes, or which are intended for non-Government use. It also manages buildings on former leased land which has reverted to the ownership of the Crown either through re-entry, expiry of the lease, or purchase by agreement.
7.07 The amount of rent collected during the year totalled about $8.9 million. The downward trend in connection with properties taken under management, either for failure to pay instalments of premium or where Crown lessees did not take up renewals or regrants of leases, continued, and there were only 9 properties that fell within this category during the year. Activities in connection with Urban Renewal increased and included taking additional properties under management and the service of notice and obtaining of vacant possession in respect of certain properties already under management. As another new de- parture, two management cases were taken over on behalf of the Colonial Treasurer Incorporated, and this aspect of the Division's work is expected to increase. The traffic was not all one way, as the opportunity was taken, in view of buoyant market conditions, to hand- over 17 properties not required for public purposes to the Urban Estate Division for sale by public auction.
7.08 There were about 250 properties under management at the end of the year, comprising about 580 lettings. In addition, 7 com- mercial piers and 18 ferry piers were managed and various wayleaves, licences, etc. issued. Close co-operation was maintained with the Registrar General's Department, which advises on the legal aspects of the Division's work, and with the Buildings Ordinance Office, which supervises maintenance of properties managed by the Division.
Valuation Division
7.09 The Valuation Division is concerned with a wide variety of functions including acquisition of land for public purposes, the modification and enforcement of lease conditions and the valuations required in connection with these as well as for Estate Duty, Statutory Assessments, Sales and Private Treaty Grants of land. In addition it gives Government valuation advice for special purposes. Altogether more than 10,000 valuations were made during the year. The acquisition by negotiation of property for urban renewal continued and the first resumption of property took place. 42 properties were acquired for this purpose during the year. A time-consuming item was the con- tinuing protection of the Mass Transit routes so that they should not
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be prejudiced should the scheme be approved and whilst in the majority of cases property acquisition was not required, in the few cases where this proved necessary negotiations were complicated. The total number of Mass Transit cases dealt with during the year was 204 as compared with 201 cases in the preceding year. Another similar matter that has an increasing impact on property development and the work of the Division is acquisition of land for road improvements and the pro- vision of service lanes. Over 200 cases were dealt with during the year, mostly by free surrender. The Division also provides expert witnesses to appear for the Crown before Arbitration Boards and Appeal Tribunals.
7.10 The Division made 162 assessments of Incremental Value under the provisions of the Demolished Buildings (Redevelopment of Sites) Ordinance, completed 109 modifications involving premia in excess of $12 million and made valuations of property for Estate Duty purposes to a total of $260 million.
7.11 Staff shortage, aggravated by the removal of a group of officers to handle regrants and lease renewals, has meant almost complete suspension of lease enforcement action for the third consecutive year, checking of lease conditions being restricted solely to those cases where it was essential to certify compliance with such conditions. Unless the recruitment position improves, a long period of inoperation, which could have adverse financial and social consequences, seems bound to ensue.
Lease Renewal
7.12 In order to reduce the large number of outstanding applica- tions for regrant and renewal, and in order to prepare the way for the main body of the 1973 New Kowloon lease renewals, a number of officers were removed from the Valuation Division in order to form, on 1st November, 1971, what will become a separate division for this type of work. During the short period that it has been constituted the entire backlog of regrant and renewal cases has been cleared. In addition, it has carried out a comprehensive appraisal of lease renewal policy and has formulated and set up the necessary procedures for regrants and renewals of undivided shares through the machinery of the Colonial Treasurer Incorporated.
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7.13 The basic machinery for the mass of renewals falling due on the 1st of July 1973 (the New Kowloon cases) has also been set up. Some 600 valuations connected with regrant and renewal were under- taken in the five months since the group commenced work.
7.14 Statistical details concerning land transactions are given at Appendix T.
SURVEY BRANCH
Government Land Surveyor:
J. T. COOPER, F.R.L.C.S., F.R.G.S. G. J. BENTLEY, M.I.S. (Aust.) (Acting)
7.15 The Survey Branch consists of two Divisions, Hong Kong and Islands Survey and Mainland Survey. Functionally, the work of the Branch is divided into four main categories:
(a) Control Survey-The provision and maintenance of the rigid framework of fixed points, on both horizontal and vertical planes, on which all surveys are based, viz: triangulation stations, traverse stations and level datum bench marks. (b) Mapping Survey-Surveys for the preparation of plans and maps of the whole Colony at different scales and their sub- sequent revision at regular intervals.
(c) Title Survey-The delineation and recording of all property boundaries in the urban areas (and in planned areas of the New Territories); surveys for surrenders, grants, sales, exchanges, Crown Leases, etc.
(d) Cartography-The production of plans and maps at different scales for both 'Mapping' and 'Title' purposes. The main carto- graphic sections and their supporting photo-reproduction sec- tion are in Murray Building and form part of the Hong Kong and Islands Division.
General
7.16 Following the trend of last year, there was once again an increase in land dealings and the number of plans produced for all title surveys increased by over 10% when compared with last year. This meant that some survey parties engaged on revising the large scale maps of the Colony were diverted from this work to assist with title work.
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7.17 The large scale aerial mapping programme continued to run down with the virtual completion of the extra mapping contract for selected areas above the 600 feet contour line. However, with the installation of the new R.C. 10 air survey camera in March 1972 in the new 'Islander' aircraft of the R.H.K.A.A.F. it is hoped that a new mapping contract will be let in the coming year.
7.18 The existing main triangulation framework was broken down using an accurate geodetic theodolite to provide a system of precise minor control in connection with the Mass Transit system proposals. This control was used to provide very accurate surveys in areas where development could conflict with proposals of the Mass Transit scheme.
7.19 On the Cartographic side the work was divided between the drawing of title plans, the drawing of large scale maps following field revision and the production and revision of small scale maps. Good progress was made with most aspects of the work and this is expected to continue in the coming year.
Control Survey
7.20 The number of control surveys in the urban areas increased considerably this year, following closely on the completion of the accurate traversing required along the routes of the Mass Transit scheme. The use of Electronic-Distance Measuring Equipment has enabled this work to be carried out quickly, and to a higher precision than had been possible before. Permanent control points have been established at roof top level near the proposed Mass Transit alignment, being termed Route Reference Points (R.R.O.s).
7.21 Break-down to ground level traverses has been provided, giving priority to those areas where surveys have been required for lots that could be affected by Mass Transit proposals. Close co-ordination has been necessary throughout this work between the Senior Land Surveyor (Control) and the staff of the Mass Transit Branch of High- ways Office.
7.22 Bench Mark levelling continued this year on Hong Kong Island with the revision of certain areas where new points were established and existing Bench Marks were brought up to the standard of accuracy set by the precise relevelling commenced during the previous year. Areas on Lantau Island, at Tai O and Silvermine Bay were provided with series of Bench Mark stations.
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Mapping
7.23 Due to the increase in title work not as much progress was made with the revision of large scale maps as was hoped. There was, nevertheless, a slight increase in the total number of sheets fully revised due to the introduction of new specifications for 1/1,200 scale. New specifications for 1/600 scale have also been recently introduced and it is expected that these will also assist production figures for the coming year.
7.24 Further investigations into methods used for revision survey are being carried out and these, together with additional Electronic Distance Measuring Equipment to be purchased during the coming year, are also expected to improve the production rate in due course.
7.25 The introduction of the new survey specifications has caused problems on the drawing side due to the necessity of redrawing sheets owing to the amount of deletion required by the new specifications and the number of additions of permanent detail that have taken place on the ground. Generally, however, the drawing side has kept pace with survey, although it was necessary for overtime to be worked to achieve this.
7.26 Second editions of two 1/10,000 sheets became available for distribution in March 1972, following printing difficulties with local contractors. These difficulties, however, have now been satisfactorily resolved and it is not expected that further delays will occur on this score. Field revision was completed for further sheets which are being amended by the Cartographic Section.
7.27 The programme of producing dual language 1/10,000 sheets is under review and may be limited to urban areas only. The sheets already in hand, however, will be completed during the coming year.
7.28 The whole series of 20 sheets at 1/25,000 scale has been reprinted by local contract in varying quantities to meet the heavy demand from Government Departments, the Education Department for issue to all schools, and for general sale to the public.
7.29 Repromats of the four component 1/10,000 sheets for two sheets at 1/25,000 scale have been forwarded to the Director of Military Survey in United Kingdom for the production of 2nd editions of those sheets. On completion a free issue is to be made to the Hong Kong Government.
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Title Survey
7.30 The heavy demand for boundary surveys continued through- out the year under review. Arrears of work for lease and surrender plans were considerably reduced due to the employment of additional survey parties on this type of work.
7.31 Experienced Surveying Assistants were used to carry out precise boundary surveys adjoining the proposed Mass Transit line. in order that building development should not conflict with the pro- posed scheme.
Local Air Survey
7.32 Approval was given during the year for the purchase of an R.C. 10 air survey camera in conjunction with the purchase by the R.H.K.A.A.F. of a twin-engined ‘Islander' aircraft. The camera was delivered in January 1972 and was test flown soon after the arrival of the aircraft in March. The preliminary tests show that a high standard of vertical photography can be obtained using the automatic regulator attached to the camera, and it is expected that early use will be made of this photography for plotting purposes.
7.33 Details are being finalized on the draft of a new air survey mapping contract which will include items for the plotting of engineer- ing works, including volumetric work.
Cartography
7.34 Production of the new edition 1/2,400 plans continued to schedule and during the year 23 plans were completed, and only a few inactive areas of minor importance remain uncompleted in this series. A limited revision programme was commenced in the last quarter of the year for sheets covering areas of major development.
7.35 The 1/2,400 series was also used, by direct photographic reduction, to compile a 1/4,800 series. 12 sheets were produced in this way to cover active areas and are designed in over-lapping com- binations so that the chosen sheet is suitable for virtually any area of interest.
7.36 The 8 inches to 1 mile series was again revised but design iş now in hand to consider the feasibility of a metric, dual langugae version at a scale of 1/10,000 (about 6 inches to 1 mile).
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7.37 The first edition of the Countryside Series Sheet 1 was sold out by December 1971. The maps were revised and modified and a 2nd edition published in February 1972, and continues to be a popular sales item. It has now been decided that the 2nd sheet in this series will be Mainland West and production is due to start in May 1972.
7.38 The first edition of the dual language 1/50,000 maps, published in October, was sold out by January. Minor amendments were made to the map and the second edition was published in February. Sales of this map continued to be good.
7.39 The folded "Tourist Map' has been renamed 'Hong Kong- Official Guide'. This has been completely recompiled and redesigned and is expected to be published shortly.
7.40 End plate maps were also produced for a Japanese version of a guide booklet for Hong Kong produced by the Director of Information Services. Revised end-plates were also produced for the Hong Kong Annual Report.
7.41 In the Photo-reprographic Section, production continued at a high rate throughout the year. New equipment installed at the end of the year was the 'Whirler'--a centrifugal plate coating machine primarily intended to facilitate the addition of a metric grid, when approved, to large scale plans by a printing-down process, but which also can be used in general topographical map production.
7.42 A large format process camera arrived in February necessitat- ing structural modification of the dark rooms on the 21st floor. This work is now in hand. When installed, the camera will be capable of absolute precision in changing of scales and will enable this office to take over the production of the 1/25,000 map series from the Army.
General
PLANNING BRANCH
Government Town Planner:
A. F. MEYERS, M.N.Z.I.S., F.R.T.P.I., A.R.I.C.S.
CHAU Cham-son, B.Arch., Dip.C.D., F.R.T.P.I., A.I.A.A. (Acting)
7.43 The Town Planning Branch is responsible for the preparation of draft outline zoning plans for the Town Planning Board and depart- mental layout, outline development and outline zoning plans. It is
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very much involved in urban renewal. It is also responsible for the preparation and revision of the Colony Outline Plan. The work of the Branch is undertaken by two divisions, namely, District Planning and Colony Outline Planning.
District Planning Division
7.44 The District Planning Division has two sections. One covers the Urban Areas, i.e. Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Kowloon and the other covers the New Territories, i.e. Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long, Tai Po, Sai Kung and Island Districts. The Division prepares statutory outline zoning plans for the Town Planning Board and departmental outling development, layout and outline zoning plans for Land Develop- ment Planning Committee.
7.45 The Division is responsible for development control and the reservation of sites for Government departments, utility companies and other purposes in the Hong Kong, Kowloon and New Kowloon areas and in conjunction with the New Territories Administration, it advises on the same matters in the New Territories.
7.46 Appendix U sets out the main planning schemes dealt with by the Division during the year.
Colony Outline Planning Division
7.47 One of the responsibilities of the Colony Outline Planning Division is the preparation and revision of the Colony Outline Plan and the information on which it is based. Land Development Planning Committee has agreed the Colony Outline Plan which has now been submitted to the Colonial Secretariat.
7.48 The Division also carries out land use, constructional, occupancy and other special surveys for planning purposes. The information obtained is analysed within the framework of tertiary, secondary and primary planning units and planning periods in order to correlate land use and demographic data. The Division prepares background studies to assist in the preparation of district plans. It also carries out special planning studies and supplies information and reports to the Housing Board, Town Planning Board and Government Departments.
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Town Planning Board
7.49 The Town Planning Board met on 18 occasions and considered 19 papers and draft outline zoning plans for 9 planning areas in the Urban Area and 2 planning areas in the New Territories.
Land Development Planning Committee
7.50 The Branch presented 22 papers to the Land Development Planning Committee-the Committee responsible for advising Govern- ment on development proposals. Items considered included outline zoning and layout plans, planning guides for rural areas and provision of open spaces.
Advice on Development Schemes
7.51 Planning advice given on public and private development pro- jects increased during the year. This was particularly noticeable in the New Territories.
Liaison
7.52 The Branch was represented on numerous committees such as the Housing Board, New Town Works and Management Com- mittees, Roads Committee, Recreational Development and Nature Conservation. A circular listing all planning schemes, plans of most of which can be purchased on application to the Cartographer, was issued quarterly to departments, public utilities companies and certain non-Government organizations.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
7.53 The total authorized establishment amounted to 1,056 persons, an increase of 181 over the previous year. The office continued to recruit professional staff for the New Territories Administration and the Civil Engineering and Highways Offices.
7.54 Ten Estate Surveyors and one Land Surveyor were appointed on contract during the year. One locally qualified Assistant Estate Surveyor was promoted to Estate Surveyor, one Surveying Assistant (Land) was promoted to Assistant Land Surveyor and one Assistant
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Planning Officer was promoted to Planning Officer. During the year one Land Surveyor left Government service on completion of his contract. Mr. G. E. ROYLANCE, M.B.E. (Mil.), E.D., who had served the office loyally and cheerfully for nearly 38 years, retired in June 1971. At the end of the year ten vacancies existed for Estate Surveyors and two for Land Surveyors.
Training
7.55 Surveying Assistants (Land, Engineering, Estate and Planning) are mostly young men with the appropriate academic qualifications, often recruited immediately after leaving school. They all join the service initially at Class III level. Surveying Assistants (Land and Engineering) attend a comprehensive course in land survey for 8 months, while the Estate and Planning streams attend a shorter course. Thereafter, the Surveying Assistants (Engineering) are attached to various functional survey sections for field and practical experience for a period of 12 months before being posted to the Engineering Office for further in-service training. Surveying Assistants (Land, Estate and Planning) do the whole of their in-service training in Crown Lands and Survey Office. At the end of 34 years, Surveying Assistants of the Four streams sit for a promotion examination and, subject to passing this and satisfactory service, are promoted to Class II at the end of four years.
7.56 Officers recruited in the Surveying Assistant grades, although not pupils, are, subject to holding the necessary academic qualifica- tions, able to take professional examinations. In the 1971 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors examinations (Land Surveying Sec- tion) one Surveying Assistant (Land) passed the first examination, one Surveying Assistant (Engineering) passed the intermediate and three Surveying Assistant (Land) passed the final examination; in the General Section one Student Estate Surveyor passed the final examination and four Student Estate Surveyors as well as one Surveying Assistant (Estate) Class III passed the first examination.
7.57 During the year one Survey Training Class comprising 4 Surveying Assistants (Land) Class III and 5 Surveying Assistants (Engineering) Class III completed an 8 months full-time course and one Cartographic Training Class of 13 Cartographic Assistants Class III, 7 from this office and 6 from New Territories Administration, completed a six months full-time course.
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7.58 During the year, the Survey Training School moved from the Technical College to more spacious accommodation in the San Po Kong Government Offices and plans were in hand to expand the training facilities offered at the school.
7.59 All Surveying and Cartographic Assistants Class III are required to pass a departmental promotion examination before gaining promotion to Class II. During the year results were as follows:
Surveying Assistants (Land)
Surveying Assistants (Engineering) Cartographic Assistants (C.L. & S.O.) Cartographic Assistants (N.T.A.) ...
Passed
Sat
3
3
9
6
5
8
1
7.60 A limited number of entrants who have the necessary academic qualifications to become Student Members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors are recruited as Student Estate Surveyors and encouraged to take a correspondence course and to attend evening classes at the Hong Kong Technical College. Student Estate Surveyors who were preparing for the final examination were permitted to attend a day-release course at the Hong Kong Technical College on one day each week. There were six officers undergoing this form of training during the year. One student passed the final examination and five passed the intermediate examination (General Section) of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Overseas Training
7.61 Three Assistant Planning Officers were awarded Government Scholarships for two-year post-graduate town planning courses at Universities in Australia; two returned after successfully completing similar courses. One Assistant Estate Surveyor and one Student Estate Surveyor began a twelve-month training attachment to the Estates and Development Valuer, Plymouth and two returned after completing similar attachments.
7.62 Two Surveying Assistants (Land) Class II who had passed the intermediate examination of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Land Surveying Section) were sent to the School of Military Survey for a one-year course in advanced surveying.
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7.63 Government Training Scholarships were awarded to four officers who passed the Intermediate Examination of the Royal Institu- tion of Chartered Surveyors. Of these, one Surveying Assistant (Engineering) Class I, and one Surveying Assistant (Engineering) Class II will attend the School of Military Survey in the coming year, and one Surveying Assistant (Estate) Class II and one Student Estate Surveyor will be attached similarly to the Estates and Development Valuer in Plymouth for one year.
7.64 Ten Surveying Assistants (Estate) Class II were regraded as Student Estate Surveyors during the year, and, of these, five sub- sequently passed the Final Examination of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. These five were promoted to Assistant Estate Surveyors, and on completion of one year's satisfactory service in this grade are expected to be promoted to Estate Surveyor.
Welfare
7.65 The Crown Lands and Survey Office Social Club continued its activities throughout the year. These included a successful annual Christmas party held at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Inter- office basketball matches.
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ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL OFFICE
GENERAL OPERATION & ORGANISATION CHART DEALS WITH THE ENGINEERING OF THE MAJORITY OF GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK.
DESIGN & PROJECTS
DIVISION
BOTH
(¡') RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL NEW PROJECTS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL, INCLUDING THE INVESTIGATION, DESIGN, PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS, INDENTS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. (11) SUPERVISION OF PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. (ÏÏÏ ) ADMINISTRATION OF THE LIFTS AND ESCALATORS (SAFETY)ORDINANCE.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION
(i) INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF GOVERNMENT PLANT AND INCLUDING VEHICLES FACILITIES.
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EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
(ii) OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT
PLANT.
WORKSHOPS AND TRANSPORT
PLANT OPERATION
(i) MECHANICAL PLANT, GENERAL ENGINEERING, STEAM PLANT AND DRAINAGE.
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(Í) INCINERATORS & COMPOST PLANT. (¡¡) ABATTOIRS.
MILITARY
WORKS
PLANNING
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PROGRESS
APPRENTICE
TRAINING
(ii) VEHICLES.
(iii) AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION.
(İV) ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & MAINTENANCE.
(V) PARKING METERS.
(VI) TRANSPORT POOL.
{{1}} AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (IV) CITY HALL.
( V ) KAI TAK AIRPORT.
(VI) LION ROCK TUNNEL. (vii) HOSPITAL SERVICES.
VEHICLE PROCUREMENT AND DESIGN
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE
Principal Government Electrical and Mechanical Engineer: J. A. WALLACE, C.Eng., F.L.Mech.E., M.B.I.M.
Government Electrical and Mechanical Engineer: J. LIM, B.Sc., C.Eng., F.I.Mech.E.
GENERAL
8.01 This Sub-department is responsible for the electrical and mechanical engineering of Government projects, with the exception of Building Services and Waterworks projects. It provides a service to other Departments and Sub-departments, acting as consultants and contractors on electrical and mechanical matters, including the main- tenance of most of the equipment used by Government and the whole of its fleet of 3,293 vehicles.
8.02 The process of taking over electrical and mechanical respon- sibilities for Works Services from the M.P.B.W. (Department of the Environment) was completed during the period under review and the Military Works Sub-Division is now fully integrated with the Public Works Department, and the approval of an establishment for Military Works obtained.
8.03 The Progress and Planning Sections was established on a permanent basis prior to the end of the year. The initial work of the Section was systematically extended and consolidated throughout the period under review.
8.04 The Sub-department was represented on various committee including:
Committee
Advisory Committee on Air Pollution
Automobile Air Pollution Committee
Automobile Repairs and Servicing
Industrial Committee Scientific Co-ordination Committee
P.W.D. Computerization Committee
Representative(s)
Principal Government Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
Principal Government Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
Principal Government Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
Principal Government Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
Principal Government Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
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Committee
Department of Mechanical, Production and Marine Engineering Advisory Committee
Electrical Apparatus and Appliances
Industrial Committee
Building Construction and Civil
Engineering Metrication Sub-Committee
Vehicle Allocation Committee
Representative(s)
Principal Government Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
A Chief Engineer
A Senior Engineer
A Senior Engineer
DESIGN AND PROJECTS DIVISION
Chief Electrical and Mechanical Engineer: W. J. HAMPTON, C.Eng., M.I.E.E.
8.05 This Division is responsible for all new projects, both electrical and mechanical, which are undertaken on behalf of client Departments and Sub-departments of the Public Works Department. In addition to acting as consultants, the duties of the Division include the investiga- tion, design, preparation of drawings, indents and contract documents as well as the supervision of projects under construction. The Division also administers the Lifts and Escalators (Safety) Ordinance.
New Projects Completed
8.06 During the period under review, new projects completed in- cluded the installation of the compressed air system and the 200 KW Generator and the modification and repositioning of three slipway winches at Yau Ma Tei Government Dockyard, the electrical com- missioning of the Turbo-Alternator at Lai Chi Kok Incinerator and the 11 KV Extension Switchboard for supply to Cheung Sha Wan Pumping Station together with the installation of an MV Extension Switchboard for a fifth incineration line at Kennedy Town Incinerator. At the British Military Hospital the re-insulation of air-conditioning ducting was completed and at Sai Ying Pun Medical Institute the installation of compressed air and pressurised water systems was undertaken. A refuse incinerator and associated fuel system was installed at Shek Lei Clinic, Tsuen Wan and at Kowloon Hospital steam and condensate mains were re-routed. Oil-burning equipment was installed at Shau Kei Wan Market and improvements to the compressed air services for the laundry equipment were made at Tai Lam Women's Prison. At Gun Club Hill Barracks dispensing pumps
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and an associated fuel oil system were installed, while additional work on the fuel storage arrangements was completed at Sek Kong for the Army Air Corps. Eight passenger ramps and associated winches were installed at Kwun Tong and Tai Kok Tsui Ferry Piers.
Design
8.07 The preliminary investigation, design work, preparation of specification and detail drawings were in various stages for a number of new projects at the end of the year. Among these were nullah security lighting, interim access road lighting, apron services complex, link taxiway, improvements to the HV system and aerobridges for Parking Bays Nos. 3, 4 and 5 at Kai Tak Airport, the modification of the goods hoist at Queen Mary Hospital, additional kitchen equipment and a blowdown pit at Kowloon Hospital and the design of fuel tanks at Lai Chi Kok New Hospital, garage equipment and incinerators at Tsz Wan Shan, Ngau Tau Kok and Shing Woo Road Sub-Divisional Police Stations, one 10,000 gallon fuel tank at Tai Lam Chung Marine Police Post and two 250 KW Emergency Generating sets and associated controls, fuel oil system and bulk storage tanks at Police Headquarters, additional mechanical equipment at Cheung Sha Wan and Kennedy Town Abbatoirs and the improvement of the By-Product Plant at Kennedy Town and a 900 tons/day unit at Kwai Chung incinerator, a nominal 750 tons/day unit at Lai Chi Kok and an additional fifth incinerator line at Kennedy Town.
Projects under Construction
8.08 At the end of the year work under contract and by direct labour was still in progress on a number of projects, including the installation of steam and fuel oil systems in the Mortuary Block and domestic hot water, calorifiers and pipework in the Clinical Block of Queen Mary Hospital and the installation of pumping plant in the seawater pumphouse of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Steam and fuel oil systems were being installed at the New Vaccine Institute at Pok Fu Lam and steam, compressed air and water services and a mechanical handling system at Shau Kei Wan Medical Department Laundry. At Kai Tak Airport the installation of Passenger Aerobridges for Aircraft Parking Bay No. 8 was under way, as well as the installation of additional rollers on the Baggage Distribution Loop for improved baggage-handling performance, the installation of conveyorized bench
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units for Customs examination of incoming passager-baggage and the installation of Apron flood-lighting for inner and outer taxiway circuits and associated work in Sub-Station 'D'. At Waglan Island two 12,000 gallon fuel oil storage tanks were being installed. The installation of a fuel oil system for the hot water boilers and the installation of laundry equipment was in hand at Dragon's Back Training Centre, as well as the installation of sewage plant at Pak Kok Tsui Sewage Pumping Station. Twelve cast iron rollers for the slipway cradle wire rope and eight electric hoists were being installed at Yau Ma Tei Government Dockyard.
Lifts and Escalators
8.09 There are now 7,702 lifts and 135 escalators in use in the Colony. 8,178 certificates in respect of examinations and tests of safety equipment were issued and 40 investigations made into lift accidents, unregistered lifts and complaints by the public.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Chief Electrical and Mechanical Engineer:
G. J. OSBORNE, C.Eng., F.I.Mech.E., M.B.I.M.
8.10 The Operation and Maintenance Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of major plants such as 700 tons per day municipal incineration plants and specialist electrical and mechanical services at hospitals and Kai Tak International Airport. The Division also includes a central workshop organization which has a general maintenance responsibility and a specialist responsibility for the Government's fleet of 3,293 vehicles, which is amongst the largest in the Far East.
8.11 During the year detailed studies were made of certain work- shop sections which resulted in a useful economy of labour at artisan level, but due to the ever increasing demands made on the Division the need to review and strengthen the management structure is be- coming increasingly necessary.
8.12 The Progress and Planning Section is responsible for co- ordinating the activities of both major workshops, their detachments and the Military Works Section with regard to job control systems, overhaul programmes, control of spare plants, cost effectiveness of
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repair operations including repair standards, manpower utilization and work evaluation, utilization of workshop space and machinery, standardization of working procedures and maintenance of equipment records. It is intended that eventually the work of this Section will be extended to Plant Operation.
8.13 The Workshops Section has two main Workshops located at Caroline Hill, Hong Kong and Sung Wong Toi Road, Kowloon, and a Sub-Workshops at Fan Gardens in the New Territories. The Main Workshops are further divided into Mechanical, Electrical and Air- Conditioning Sub-Sections. Both main Workshops continue to be extremely short of space as commitments continue to grow at about 8% per annum compounded. The two Maintenance and Repair Depots included in the Public Works Programme with a view to easing conges- tion are nearing completion, whilst a workshop extension has been proposed for Caroline Hill. The Senior Engineer (Workshops) is also responsible for the Parking Meter Section.
8.14 The Vehicle Design and Procurement Section is responsible for the preparation of vehicle and mobile plant specifications including specialized plant and vehicles, the design of non-standard vehicle bodies, co-ordination of the Government's annual vehicle requirements, contracts for vehicle bodywork construction, bodywork repair and repainting, construction of refuse handcarts and bulk containers together with the supervision of such contracts. Certain very specialized design work is also being undertaken on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. This Section is also responsible for the Transport Pool within the Government Fleet.
8.15 The Plant Operation Section operates and maintains major plants and is divided into six groups, namely, Incineration Plants and Abattoirs, major Air-Conditioning Plants and the Engineering Services of Hospitals, Kai Tak Airport, Lion Rock Tunnel and the City Hall. The majority of the plants are required to provide a 24-hour year- round service.
8.16 The Military Works Section, headed by a serving Officer of the Royal Engineers seconded to this Sub-department, is responsible for the operation and minor maintenance of non-combat electrical and mechanical equipment in Royal Naval, Army and Royal Air Force installations, barracks and some 3,500 services married quarters in the Colony. This involves the operation of Cold Stores, Boilers,
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Pumping Stations, Swimming Pools, Generators, etc., and the main- tenance not only of the above facilities but also of Switchgear, Air Compressors, Workshops Equipment, Grass Cutters, Cookhouse Equip- ment and a wide range of Domestic Equipment in married quarters. In all over 55,000 items are involved, including 4,500 refrigerators and over 45,000 items of domestic equipment such as fans, cookers, water heaters, irons and vacuum cleaners. Major maintenance is now under- taken by the main Workshops on behalf of the Military Works Section.
PROGRESS AND PLANNING SECTION
8.17 The initial work of the nucleus of the Progressing and Planning Section has been systematically extended and consolidated throughout the year. The benefits from introducing new working procedures and maintenance policies in the Vehicle Workshops have been sustained in that, despite a 6% increase in total number of vehicles, an overall 90% fleet availability has been achieved with virtually no increase in the labour force. Centralization of vehicle assemblies into a repair pool and a tighter control of their use has resulted in considerable savings on the repair of engines under contract during the latter part of the year. Trials on the use of fibre for body repairs and rustproofing agents to inhibit body rot are now in hand with a view to reducing repair costs even further.
8.18 Introduction of new procedures into both the Hong Kong and Kowloon Electrical Sections has resulted in a more equitable distribution of work load, better manpower utilization and a more positive control of the work being undertaken. Similarly introduction of new procedures into both the Hong Kong and Kowloon Air Con- ditioning and Refrigeration Workshops has resulted in the eradication of technical and administrative bottlenecks which were affecting pro- duction. Also as a result of introducing new procedure into the Military Works Section a more positive appraisal of the workload arising from this section has now been made.
8.19 Analysis and interpretation of the data now available from the new working procedures provides a feedback of management information at all levels, enables realistic scheduled maintenance systems to be introduced and provides the basis of planned overhaul programmes, the first of which, for Military Works equipment, was put in hand on 1st January, 1972. Simultaneously with the gradual
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emergence of repair cost patterns it is now becoming possible to evaluate the economics of repair and formulate 'least cost' repair policies for specific equipment. In this respect a start has already been made on the repair and maintenance of small capacity refrigerators and domestic electrical appliances.
8.20 In conjunction with the staff of Government Supplies Depart- ment, work continues on the review of spares holdings and improving the systems whereby items can be made readily available to the Work- shop Staff. Master stock lists of Vehicles, Plant and Engineering Equipment spares have been prepared. Spares holdings have been re- viewed and dead stock eliminated. Spares contracts have been arranged with local agents and new local purchase procedures have been introduced into both Hong Kong and Kowloon Workshops. It is expected that the outcome of all these measures will reduce the amount of capital tied up in spares holdings, ensure a higher utilization of storage space and provide workshops with a more readily available spares service, thus decreasing the time equipment is 'off the road' in workshops.
8.21 Approval to establish the Progress and Planning Section on a permanent basis and under a Senior Engineer was given on 19th January, 1972. A recruitment exercise to fill existing vacancies on Establishment is now in hand.
WORKSHOPS
Plant Sections
8.22 The Diesel Plant Shops maintain and repair Government mobile plant, diesel engines, agricultural equipment, emergency generators and water pumps not connected with the Water Authority. During the year a total of 17,918 Works Orders were completed, an increase of over 74% on the figure for the previous year which, itself, was an increase of nearly 6% on the figure for the period 1969-70. These Works Orders included initial testing and commissioning of 969 items of new plant and equipment and the installation of 28 water pumps and emergency generators. These shops have also been responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force Saracen Armoured Personnel Carriers.
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8.23 The maintenance of swimming pools in Kowloon is under- taken by the Drainage Shop and those in Hong Kong by the Steam Shop since there is, at the moment, no Drainage Shop in the Hong Kong Workshops. The Drainage Shop in Kowloon is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of sewage and sludge pumps, mechanical bar and rotary sewage screens and sewage plant generally. A total of 6,267 Works Orders were completed during the year, an increase of 28% on the figure of the previous year.
8.24 The Steam Shops carry out the overhaul, repair and prepara- tion of boilers, air receivers and other pressure vessels for annual survey under the Ordinance and, in addition, maintain hot water boilers, oil burning systems and similar non-pressurized equipment. A total of 1,433 Works Orders were completed, an increase of 34% over the figure of the previous year.
8.25 The General Engineering Shops, which include the Machine and Fitting Shops, deal also with the upkeep of air compressors, printing machinery, post office machinery, medical and dental equip- ment and a host of other items. A total of 22,438 Works Orders were completed, a slight decrease on the figure for the previous year. A total of 367 items were tested and commissioned. 135 Orders involving 4,470 jobs, were executed in the Engraving Shop and 8,554 Machine and Fitting Shops tasks were completed.
Vehicle Sections
8.26 These Sections are divided into units, each being responsible for some part of the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a vehicle. The various shops undertake the inspection, servicing and minor and major repair of Government's vehicle fleet, including motor cycles. The Sub-Assembly Shop deals with the reconditioning and test of engines removed from vehicles, the major overhaul of gearboxes, clutches, axles, steering boxes, suspension and brake components. Body, Sheet Metal and Carpenters Shops are very fully engaged on the construction and repair of bodywork. The Upholstery Shops repair vehicle upholstery, including the re-lining of roofs and door panels and also make all canvas canopies, carpets, rubber mats and seat covers for vehicles. Tyres and tubes are repaired, electrical systems are maintained and rewired and batteries are serviced in other sub- sidiary shops. The Paint Shop in the Caroline Hill Workshop not only deals with complete vehicle respraying but also the painting of electrical
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appliances and other miscellaneous items, although it has been neces- sary, on occasion, to have some of the vehicle respraying work carried out under contract. In Kowloon the lack of workshop space necessitates not only all whole-vehicle respraying but also all major vehicle body repairs being carried out under contract. The cost of such work by contract continues to rise but in the circumstances of current Work- shops congestion this additional cost has to be accepted. In Kowloon room is available for only domestic equipment to be painted and small re-touching jobs carried out on vehicles. However, the workload in the Paint Shops has eased somewhat during the year when the repainting of some electrical appliances which has been found to be uneconomical ceased.
8.27 During the year the Vehicle Sections completed 85,608 Works Orders, an increase of almost 5% on the previous year's figure. These Works Orders included the major overhaul of 795 vehicles and the complete rebuilding of 240 vehicle bodies. 17,984 vehicles were serviced, a decrease of 11% on the previous year's figure. This is accounted for by the fact that during the period under review the periods between servicing was increased. 1,401 accident repairs and 10,446 breakdown repairs were carried out, 291 vehicles were repainted in the Workshop and 4,922 had paintwork touched-up. 1,812 electrical appliances and, with the assistance of the Parking Meter Section, 8,076 parking meter casings, indicators, mounting brackets and post number plates were also painted. Repairs to 541 refuse handcarts and litter bins belonging to the Urban Services Department and 112 bicycles were carried out. 2,578 upholstery repairs and 2,558 carpentry tasks were completed. 12,769 jobs in the Welding, Blacksmiths and Tinsmith Shops were completed for other Sections. Under contract 219 vehicles were repainted.
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Sections
8.28 The Workshops of these Sections test and examine new refrigerators, room coolers, ventilation equipment, deep freezers, water coolers and other specialist equipment and carry out the maintenance and complete overhaul of these items. A large number of room coolers are maintained under contract and to ensure that contractors abided by the terms of their contracts an inspection service was provided. 6,346 inspections of contract-maintained room coolers were made and the advantages of such a service are apparent in the improved maintenance
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of the units on the part of the contractors. 2,338 new units were tested and 219 installed. 3,563 units were completely overhauled while pre- ventive maintenance was carried out on 34,666 items and 4,069 fault calls attended. 720 miscellaneous tests were carried out, 1,652 refrigera- tor cabinets resprayed and 751 units replaced by new units.
Electrical Sections
8.29 In previous years these sections consisted of the Maintenance Sections, comprising both workshop overhaul and site maintenance of electrical equipment covering a wide range of items including domestic appliances, goods and passenger lifts, aerial masts, obstruc- tion lights and beacons, large horse-power motors and switchgear, and the Installation Sections, covering the engineering of traffic lights and their control systems together with other traffic aids and the wiring of new and the re-wiring of existing, electrical installations.
8.30 During the period under review studies were carried out which showed that existing efficiencies could be improved in the workshops by transferring the major repairs and overhauls of electrical equipment from Kowloon to Hong Kong Workshops where space and facilities are better. A small section only is retained in the Kowloon Workshops for minor repairs and some fifty posts of Artisan I grade were saved. The incumbents were transferred to other Sections to cover staff shortage.
8.31 Staff employed by the Maintenance Sections on the repair of traffic aids have been transferred to newly-created Traffic Sections in Hong Kong and Kowloon covering new works and maintenance of traffic aids. At the same time planned maintenance schedules were introduced into the Maintenance Sections, including outside main- tenance. These Sections were streamlined and supervision strengthened where necessary.
8.32 The general organization of these Sections has been changed to more functioned duties, forming separate groups dealing with (a) Planned Maintenance of Equipment, (b) Fault-finding and Breakdowns, (c) Temporary Work, and (d) Replacement of Wiring. Complete rationalization had not been completely achieve at the end of the year, but satisfactory progress had been made.
8.33 During the year the Electrical Sections completed 138,761 Works Orders, included in which were 20,860 tests of electrical appliances for the Government Supplies Department and other Depart-
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ments, and 6,364 repairs to domestic appliances, the repair or rewind- ing of 596 electric motors and routine maintenance of equipment including electric motors, electric lifts, emergency generators, burglar and fire alarm systems, fans, dental and medical equipment, switchgear, perimeter lighting and traffic aids.
8.34 Traffic lights were installed or modified at 82 road junctions and there are now 247 road junctions equipped with traffic lights and 2,300 other electrical traffic aids in operation.
8.35 Wiring installations were carried out at bus, tram and pier shelters in respect of general lighting systems and also in respect of pumps, workshop equipment, dental and medical equipment, emer- gency generators, light-house equipment, pier heads, search lights and numerous others. Lighting for the Public Works Department, Medical and Health Department and Secretariat for Home Affairs exhibition stalls of the 1972 Fisheries Exhibition was designed and installed. Wiring installation was also carried out in respect of machinery in the Prosthetic Workshop and Orthopaedic Appliance Centre in the David Trench Rehabilitation Centre.
Parking Meter Section
8.36 This Section consists of the main workshop at Caroline Hill and two depots, one each in Harcourt Road, Hong Kong and Whitfield Barracks, Kowloon. The main workshop carries out complete over- hauls of meter mechanisms, the reconditioning of casings and the painting of casings and brackets. The staff at each depot attend fault calls and carry out minor repairs. Where they are unable to effect a repair the meter is changed, for which purpose a stock is held at each depot, and the defective meter returned to the main workshop for over- haul. Thus the Section is responsible for the installation, servicing and maintenance of all parking meters throughout the Colony. At the end of the year there were 6,983 meters in operation. During the year 146,563 meter faults were attended, an increase of almost 18% over the previous year's figure although the increase in the number of meters in operation was only 5%. 71% of the faults were caused by attempts to use foreign articles instead of the correct coins. A total of 6,694 meters were cleaned and overhauled, 5,377 mechanisms changed and 828 new meters installed. 684 meters were removed and 321 re-installed. A further 2,000 meters have been ordered and will be placed in service next year.
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VEHICLE DESIGN AND PROCUREMENT SECTION
8.37 During the year, 542 new vehicles were received and put into service, while 270 were disposed of. The vehicles received were diverse, ranging from motor scooters to Cesspit Emptiers and from saloon cars to Refuse Collectors, Many designs were completed or modified in an effort to reduce costs, which continue to rise. In addition, this section contracted and supervised the construction and repair of 413 vehicle bodies and a large number of refuse bins, refuse collection handcarts and vehicle ancillaries.
Transport Pool
8.38 The 132 vehicles of the Government Transport Pool made 31,239 trips during the year. In addition, there were 9,846 commercial vehicles hired to supplement pool transport. 751 candidates for motor driver vacancies throughout the entire public service were tested and 108 were engaged. Government vehicles of all Departments were involved in 1,385 accidents.
PLANT OPERATION
Incineration Plants, Abattoirs and Compost Plant
8.39 Just prior to the Lunar New Year the Lai Chi Kok Incinera- tion Plant was shut down for major overhaul. During the period under review certain modifications were made to the boiler super-heaters and the turbo-alternator was commissioned. Failure of the superheater tubes of one boiler during the third quarter necessitated modifications. Apart from these difficulties the plant has operated smoothly and a steady output achieved. Approximately 185,000 tons of refuse was burnt during the year. 516 mechanical and 114 electrical repairs were effected by plant staff.
8.40 The Compost Plant at Lai Chi Kok produced 140 tons of com- post during the first half of the year, after which there was little demand for the product. 35 mechanical repairs were carried out during the period of operation.
8.41 Cheung Sha Wan Abattoir plant operated daily throughout the year. Production was delayed by breakdown on only one occasion and then the delay was largely due to the fact that spare parts had been metricated. This necessitated modification to a gearbox before repair could be effected.
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8.42 The Kennedy Town Incineration Plant was in continuous operation throughout the year. In an effort to improve refuse drying condition the burner of one unit was moved from the furnace back wall to the side wall. The limited success of this experiment intimated that there was no point in effecting similar modifications on the other unit. An additional maintenance damper was fitted to the hot gas duct making it possible, without closing down half the plant, to carry out refractory repairs in the hot gas duct whilst still operating 3 units. Due to the fact that the market for scrap metal in Hong Kong collapsed during the year large quantities of scrap arrived in the refuse, and after passing through the units damaged the submerged ash conveyors. There were 3 instances of L.P.G. bottles exploding in the units. Throughout the year the turbo-alternator operated satisfactorily taking the bulk of the electrical load. Approximately 210,000 tons of refuse was burnt during the year. 1,253 mechanical and 310 electrical repairs were carried out by Plant staff.
8.43 The Kennedy Town Abattoir functioned smoothly throughout the year but an ever increasing workload made maintenance schedules difficult to meet. All equipment was overhauled during the first two weeks of September 1971.
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Plants
8.44 These Sections maintain all air-conditioning plants including associated water pumps with chlorination equipment and refrigeration plants. At the end of the year, 44 major air-conditioning plants, totalling 5,230 tons of refrigeration, were in operation. In addition to plant operation, maintenance visits were paid to non-attended plants; these included 1,749 visits to minor air-conditioning plants, 225 visits to refrigeration plants, 1,130 visits to water pumps and 525 visits to chlorination equipment. 203 fault calls were attended.
City Hall
8.45 The City Hall Electrical and Mechanical Services Section maintains all the electrical, mechanical and air-conditioning installa- tions at the City Hall, carrying out repairs of faults, replacement of lamps of all types, the installation of temporary wiring for flood/ display light-fittings and the operation of the 700 tons of refrigeration air-conditioning plant as well as 21 zone cabinets. Operators were provided for the stage lighting of 1,167 performances and rehearsals,
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296 cinema projections and 32 slide shows. Modification was made to the stage sound cueing system, providing sequential illuminated indica- tion on the equipment panel for control and operation under complete darkness. Two sets of picture projectors were specially designed and manufactured by this Section for development and projection of large pictures on the outside walls of buildings during Christmas and the New Year. A high gain microphone system was designed and manufactured for sound transmission to dressing rooms. Other works carried out by this Section were the installation of one L.V. underground supply system, including associated switchgear, to the new air-conditioning installations located at the Central Block and Theatre Block, the com- missioning of two air conditioning package units including a new zone cabinet, the renewal of outdoor flood lights and fittings, and the installation of Zone No. 9 Air-conditioning cabinet for the Banqueting Hall.
Kai Tak Airport
8.46 The Kai Tak Airport Electrical and Mechanical Service Section maintains all the electrical, mechanical and air-conditioning systems as well as the runway and landing approach lights, substation equip- ment, air navigation beacons, baggage conveyor systems and aero- bridges at the airport. All plant and equipment has been maintained throughout the year without major breakdown. In addition to normal routine maintenance and overhaul this section undertook the installa- tion and commissioning of two red strobe beacons together with P.V.S. power cables and one 15 KW standby generating set at the Kowloon Tsai Hill, the installation of 11 sets of street lighting together with underground cables at the Airline Industrial Vehicle Car Park, the installation of essential power supply complete with M.C.B. board for the Distance Measuring Equipment in the Glide Path Equipment Room, the resiting of 13 street lights together with underground cables along the south side of the airport boundary fence at Prince Edward Road and at the Cargo Vehicle Parking Bay, the disconnection and removal of nine sets of taxiway lighting and one set of perimeter light- ing together with transformers and associated cabling in the Apron Extension Area, and the inspection and primary injection test of 34 Air Circuit Breakers for Kwai Fong Government Low Cost Housing Estate, Kwai Shing Government Low Cost Housing Estate, Ko Chiu Road Government Low Cost Housing Estate, Tsz Wan Shan Resettle- ment Estate, Sau Mau Ping Resettlement Estate, Pak Tin Resettlement Estate, R.A.F. Kai Tak and Shaukiwan Medical Department Laundry.
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This section has also commissioned 228 perimeter lights, taxiway lights, obstruction lights and apron floodlights at the Apron Extension Area and 8 conveyorized benches in the Passenger Terminal Building for Customs inspection of incoming passenger baggage.
Lion Rock Tunnel
8.47 The Lion Rock Tunnel Electrical and Mechanical Service Section operates and maintains all mechanical and electrical systems and electronic equipment connected with the toll booths and recorders, carbon monoxide monitoring, visibility indication and alarms, height detection, emergency communications, fire extinguisher alarms, traffic aid and signal control, tunnel lighting, ventilation plants and 'no-break' generating sets as well as flashing lane marker beacons at both southern and northern ends of the toll plaza. 727 repairs were carried out and 1,687 tunnel lights replaced during the year. In addition, the section carried out the general overhaul and maintenance of toll registration equipment and treadle system in Lane 1 to Lane 7, classification indicators in toll booths, supply and exhaust fan induction motors, contactor timers and air flow pressure equipment in the Kowloon and Sha Tin fan houses, visibility indication alarm units and control equip- ment on the tunnel and the Sha Tin no-break generating set and the control cubicle in the Sha Tin fan house. The height detector equip- ment was repositioned.
Hospital Services
8.48 The Hospital Services Section is responsible for the operation and maintenance of diverse plant and equipment by means of which the services in all Government and Military Hospitals are provided. The steam, hot water, air-conditioning, mechanical and electrical services have been maintained in all hospitals throughout the year with no unscheduled stoppages and no major breakdown of plant or equipment. With the installation of a bulk liquid oxygen storage tank at Queen Mary Hospital the limitations imposed by the single cylinder battery system previously used have been overcome. In Queen Elizabeth Hospital new equipment such as a Rapid Cooling Fluid Autoclave and a Combi-Folder, installed in the Pharmacy and Laundry Depart- ments respectively, has been added to the routine servicing and main- tenance schedules. A total of 7,853 mechanical, 16,227 electrical and 1,127 air-conditioning repairs were carried out. In addition 1,564 items of hospital equipment were overhauled.
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MILITARY WORKS
8.49 This Section has a small control element at Head Office and the remainder is deployed to three Military Works Electrical and Mechanical Depots responsible for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories respectively. Each Depot, which is supervised by a Royal Engineer Warrant Officer on secondment, has a small work- shop with minor repair and test facilities and a staff of about 90 who carry out inspections, minor repairs, planned maintenance tasks, operate plant and attend fault calls. Major repairs and overhauls are carried out in the main Electrical and Mechanical Workships in Hong Kong and Kowloon. An experienced P.W.D. Inspector ensures that there is the maximum liaison between the Depots and the Workshops and that the flow of work runs smoothly. In this way the Military Works Section provides a service for the Armed Forces which is essen- tially one of control and management involving electrical and mechanical equipment varying from an electric kettle to a 2-WVA Frequency Changer for the Royal Navy.
8.50 The past year has been the first full year in which the complete schedule of planned maintenance has been carried out by the staff of each Depot. The results of this planned scheduled of inspection, minor maintenance, intermediate maintenance and complete overhaul are encouraging. There are indications of a reduction in fault calls and urgent minor repairs. The programme has also resulted in pinpointing obsolete and uneconomical equipment which can be replaced by new and standard items. This, in turn, will result in better service and lower costs in the future.
8.51 An increase in the scale of air-conditioning for the Armed Forces led to a large increase in the number of room coolers and packaged air-conditioning units in use during the past year. This im- posed an additional load on the depot staff and workshops not only in repair and maintenance but also in carrying out many of the new installations for the Government Building Services Engineer. That this additional work was readily under-taken was an indication of the increased efficiency brought about by the introduction of planned maintenance.
8.52 The integration of most of the former depot workshop facilities with the main E. & M. Workshops at Caroline Hill and Sung Wong Toi was continued and fully completed. Again, this step seems to have paid dividends as there has been no breakdown of major equipment in the past year.
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8.53 Since the absorption of the former M.P.B.W. (now DOE) Depots into the P.W.D. there has been a continuing exercise in rationalization and reorganization to enable the Military Works Depots to meet their tasks more effectively within the P.W.D. framework. This policy has continued and responsibilities for some facilities have been cross-transferred between Depots to level the workload and to offer a more rational service to the Armed Forces.
8.54 During the year the staff of the Section have carried out 38,862 routine monthly inspections and routine servicing of plant, pressure vessels, air conditioners, kitchen equipment, refrigerators and miscellaneous items of equipment. A total of 23,386 repairs to all types of domestic equipment was carried out, 10,502 items of new equipment were inspected and tested and 22,602 fault calls and repairs of an urgent nature were attended and carried out.
APPRENTICE TRAINING
8.55 There are now 378 Apprentices under training in various Government Departments. This total is made up of 12 Apprentice Engineers, 111 Technical Apprentices and 255 Craft Apprentices. This number will be increased to 544 in the next year. During the year five Technical Apprentices and 6 Craft Apprentices resigned before com- pletion of their apprenticeship.
8.56 There are still 19 of the old type of Apprentice remaining in this Sub-department. Six completed their apprenticeship during the year and of these two are working in the Public Works Department as Engineering Assistants, three left Government Service and the other, who was the Brown Cup winner, was accepted by the University of Hong Kong in the Second Year Bachelor of Engineering Science (Engineering) Degree Course.
8.57 This year's Brown Cup winner is Mr. TANG Wai-keung of the Water-works Office who was adjudged to have made the best progress over the year in practical and theoretical fields.
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
Staff
8.58 With the staff increases approved in the 1971-72 Estimates and other additional posts created during the financial year, the
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establishment of posts for the Office on 31st March, 1972, was 4,209. In addition $200,000.00 was approved for the purpose of engaging casual labour as and when required, a scheme which enabled vacancies in the lower grades to be kept to a minimum.
8.59 Recruitment to the professional grades continued with two Electrical and Mechanical Engineers being appointed from overseas.
8.60 Fifty-one members of the staff retired during the year, nine of these having served for more than 25 years in Government.
Training
8.61 A total of 577 professional and technical officers attended courses conducted locally by the Government Training Division, the Labour Department, Hong Kong University, the Hong Kong Produc- tivity Centre, the Hong Kong Technical College Evening Institute and the Morrison Hill Technical Institute. The courses covered adminis- trative and technical subjects ranging from industrial safety to com- puter programming. One officer was sent overseas on study leave.
8.62 In addition, 6 undergraduates from the engineering faculties of Hong Kong University spent their 3 months summer vacation in the Workshops and 20 Technical College students spent 4 weeks in the Workshops undergoing practical training.
Sports and Recreation
8.63 Members of the Staff and their families continue to support the departmental Swimming and Land Sports with enthusiasm and won 13 trophies, taking 1st place in the Land Sports and 2nd place in the Swimming Sports.
Staff Relations
8.64 The Joint Staff Discussion Groups continue to meet regularly and form a useful platform for airing problems arising between management and staff.
8.65 The three Credit Unions, affiliated to the Credit Union League of Hong Kong, continue to operate successfully and at the end of the year 860 staff members were saving through these Unions. Over $150,000,00 has been paid out in loans through the Credit Unions since their establishment.
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8.66 The Staff Club continues to be well supported and now has a membership of over 1,000. An average of six events were organized each month, covering sporting, social and fund raising activities, all of which were well supported by members. The formation of a Sports Committee helped to place the Sub-department first on the Depart- mental Sports Day.
Staff Welfare
8.67 The Staff Welfare Section became fully operational on 1st November, 1971, with the appointment of a Staff Welfare Officer on supernumerary establishment. During the year he dealt with applica- tions by staff for housing and for assistance from Government social organizations, requests for reduction of tuition fees, and loans from the Welfare Relief Funds. Visits were made to staff who had been hospitalized.
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WORKS BRANCH
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
GENERAL OPERATION AND ORGANISATION CHART
GENERAL
THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PUBLIC ROLO SYSTEM TOGETHER WITH THE ASSOCIATED SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM
TRAFFIC
BRANCH
MASS TRANSIT BRANCH
STRUCTURAL DESIGN DIVISION
1. DE SİGH OF ROAD STRUCTURES AND PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
2 PROVISION OF ADVICE AND DESIGN SERVICE TO HIGHWAYS (HORES) DIVISIONS AND THE CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE.
– CONSULTANTS MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Į PROVISION OF SUPPORTING SERVICE AND COORDINATION OF ALL ACTIVITIES OF CONSULTING ENGINEERS EMPLOYED ON HIGHWAYS projects.
2
THREE HIGHWAYS DIVISIONS (HONG KONG, KOWLOON & NEW TERRITORIES J MAINTENANCE OF ROADS, DRAINS & SEVERS. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROADS AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE WORK.
• COORDINATION AND MEINSTATEMENT OF TRENCH WORKS BY UTILITY UNDERTAKINGS.
4
ADVISING ON ROADS AND DRAINAGE ASPECTS OF LAND SALES. GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT,
TWO TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISIONS
THONG LONG S MAINLANDS
| LONG TERM PLANNING OF THE ROAD SYSTEM.
2 DESIGN OF MAJOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS. TRAFFIC LIGHT INSTALLATIONS ETC.
» PREPERATION OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEMES IN CONJUNCTION WITH POLICE AND TRANSPORT DEPARTMENTS. ADVISING ON THE TRAFFIC ASPECTS OF TOWN PLANNING. GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT.
I DENGN AND MAINTENANCE OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM.
TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT SURVEY DIVISION
| CARRYING OUT OF TRANSPORTATION STUDIES.
2 DETERMINATION OF STANDARDS OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE TRANSPORT COMPANIES
* ANALYSIS AND REVIEW OF ROAD ACCIDENT DATA.
4 COLLECTION OF DATA ON TRAFFIC PATTERNS AND CHARACTERISTICS,
S. ASSEMBLY AND PUBLICATION OF STATISTICS ON ALL MATTERS CONCERNED WITH TRANSPORTATION,
MASS TRANSIT UNIT
+ INVESTIGATION. PLANNING & COORDINATION OF ALL ACTIVITIES PERTAINING TO THE MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY,
* COORDINATION AND LIAISION ON ALL MATTERS RELATING TO CROSS MARBOUR TUNNEL PROJECT.
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
Principal Government Highway Engineer: W. C. BELL, J.P., D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
Government Highway Engineers:
G. A. G. SAPSTEAD, J.P., C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.H.E. A. H. WILKINS, B.Sc.(Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E., A.M.I.T.E., F.E.D.L.
F. E. SHORT, C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting)
CHAN Nai-keong, C.Eng., M.I.C.E., A.M.I.T.E. (Acting)
GENERAL
9.01 The Highways Office is responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the public road system together with the associated sewerage and drainage works. It also concerns itself with traffic management schemes, traffic and transport surveys, investigation, planning and co-ordination of all activities pertaining to the proposed mass transit railway. It is sub-divided into 8 divisions and 1 unit, the functions and responsibilities of which are outlined on the organization chart on page 112.
9.02 The majority of engineering works, including maintenance works, are carried out by contract. A direct labour force is maintained for minor road repairs and urgent drainage faults. Consulting engineers are engaged on a number of projects due mainly to staff shortage but in some instances consultants have been engaged for their specialist expertise.
9.03 Good progress was maintained on almost all engineering proj- ects. The non-recurrent expenditure for the year amounted to $81,651,000, while $24,941,000 was spent on maintenance, minor improvements, storm damage repairs and works executed on private
account.
9.04 The office maintains a 24-hour skeleton organization through- out the year to deal with any emergencies which may arise affecting public roads and drains and to provide assistance where required within the resources of the office. This is reinforced during the wet season and is readily expanded as necessary to handle any situation from typhoon and rainstorm damage to other natural disaster.
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9.05 Service on committee continued to make demands on the time of senior staff and details of inter-departmental committees on which officers served or were in attendance are as follows:
Committee
Transport Advisory Committee
Resettlement Programme Committee
Road Opening Co-ordinating
Committee
Government Low Cost Housing
Programme Committee
Cross-Harbour Tunnel Co-ordinating
Committee:
Hong Kong Works Sub-Committee
Mainland Works Sub-Committee
Priority Committee to the Traffic and
Transport Survey Division
Roads Committee
Representative(s)
Government Highway Engineer,
Traffic and Transport
Chief Engineer, Highways (Hong
Kong)
Chief Engineer, Highways (Kowloon) Chief Engineer, Highways (New
Territories)
Chief Engineer, Highways (Hong
Kong)
Chief Engineer, Highways (Kowloon) Chief Engineer, Highways (Kowloon) Chief Engineer, Highways (New
Territories)
Government Highway Engineer,
Works
Government Highway Engineer,
Mass Transit
Chief Engineer, Highways (Hong
Kong)
Chief Engineer, Consultants
Management
Government Highway Engineer,
Works
Government Highway Engineer,
Mass Transit
Chief Engineer, Highways (Kowloon) Chief Engineer, Consultants
Management
Government Highway Engineer,
Traffic and Transport
Chief Engineer, Traffic Engineering,
Hong Kong
Chief Engineer, Traffic Engineering,
Mainland
Chief Engineer, Traffic and Transport
Survey
Principal Government Highway
Engineer
Government Highway Engineer,
Traffic and Transport
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Committee
Standing Conference on Road Use
Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung Management
Committee
Keep Hong Kong Clean Campaign
Committee
Building Construction and Civil
Engineering Metrication Sub-Committee
Representative(s)
Government Highway Engineer,
Traffic and Transport
Government Highway Engineer,
Works
Government Highway Engineer,
Works
Government Highway Engineer,
Works
Highways DIVISIONS
Chief Engineers:
Hong Kong Island: WONG Mang-ki, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
Kowloon:
New Territories:
A. D. S. MACDONALD, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
(Acting)
C. N. FONG, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
B. H. NEWMAN, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.A.S.C.E.
(Acting)
C. W. H. DALLAS, C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
TSANG Nai-lok, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting)
General
9.06 These three divisions, regionally located on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and in the New Territories are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the roads and associated sewerage and drainage systems.
9.07 The total number of major projects completed in the year numbered 47 with an aggregate value of $46 million and those in hand numbered 76 with an aggregate value of $233 million. Details and pro- gress on some of these projects are described in paragraph 9.14 to 9.26.
Maintenance
9.08 With the rapid growth in car ownership, a substantial part of the Divisions' effort had to be devoted to the maintenance and im- provement of the existing road network. Altogether 22.8 miles of road were resurfaced and 5.6 miles reconstructed. About $1.25 million was spent in repairing road damage and clearance of landslips caused by typhoons and rainstorms.
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Utility Co-ordination
9.09 To minimise obstruction to vehicular and pedestrian traffic, close liaison was maintained with the utility companies, the Police and other related Government Departments on the co-ordination of trench works. Monthly meetings continued to be held with their representatives to plan and phase such works. With the ever increasing demand for utility services, there was a corresponding rise in the number of road openings.
Resettlement and Low Cost Housing Estates
9.10 New roads and drainage works were constructed in conjunc- tion with the development of a number of resettlement and low cost housing projects. Works were carried out in estates such as Ko Chiu Road, Ho Man Tin, Lam Tin, Pak Tin, Sau Mau Ping, Yau Tong, Kwai Shing, Kwai Hing, Kwai Fong and Lei Muk Shu.
Drainage and Sewerage Works
9.11 Due to the heavy road construction programme, associated drainage works have also been considerable, especially in Wan Chai Reclamation and the new Waterfront Road on Hong Kong Island. In Kowloon, a large intercepting sewer along the new Lai Chi Kok Beach Road was being laid to cater for the anticipated discharge both from the New Lai Chi Kok Hospital and stages V, VI and VII of the Mei Foo Sun Tsuen Development.
9.12 About 1 miles of defective drains were replaced. Choked drains cleared in the year numbered 19,000. Clearance of silt from stormwater drains continued to be carried out.
NEW WORKS
9.13 The following paragraphs describe briefly the progress on the more interesting works. Details of projects completed or under construction are given in Appendices X and Y, while statistics relating to roads and drains are shown in Appendix AA.
Road Works in Hong Kong
9.14 Work on the two flyovers forming part of the Garden Road Complex, linking Upper Albert Road to Cotton Tree Drive and
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Kennedy Road, was progressing satisfactorily. The road widening of Kennedy Road between St. Joseph's College and Macdonnell Road was completed.
9.15 All the ground level works for the Waterfront Road project, designed to provide a high capacity route to link the Central District with the Cross Harbour Tunnel and North Point have been completed and the Tsing Fung Street Flyover linking the Waterfront Road to King's Road was opened to traffic in February 1972. The widening of Connaught Road Central between Edinburgh Place and Queen Victoria Street progressed satisfactorily with completed portions being opened to traffic. A new contract was let for the road widening of Connaught Road between Queen Victoria Street and Rumsey Street.
9.16 The major road improvement to the Pokfulam Road/Bonham Road/Hill Road junction progressed satisfactorily with portions of the new carriageway being available to traffic. In conjunction with the Wongneichong Gap Road widening, the new formation for the Cricket Club was completed.
9.17 Work also began in October on the construction of a new road linking Wongneichong Gap and Wong Chuk Hang.
9.18 New roads were constructed and existing roads extended or widened to provide access to new developments in Chai Wan, Tin Hau Temple Road Area, Jardine's Lookout and Red Hill.
Roadworks in Kowloon
With the last of the five flyovers to be opened in April 1972, the $40 million flyover complex at Kowloon City and San Po Kong is nearing successful completion. It is expected that the traffic volumes will steadily increase from the present 80,000 to 120,000 vehicles per day as a result of the improved road conditions. To meet this in- creased volume of vehicular traffic, complete reconstruction of Prince Edward Road to the east of San Po Kong Interchange was in progress.
9.20 Reconstruction and improvements to the junction of Princess Margaret Road/Wylie Road progressed well in readiness for the opening of the Cross Harbour Tunnel, while planning of further widening of Princess Margaret Road between Wylie Road and Argyle Street was well advanced.
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9.21 Two concourses, one at Kwun Tong and another at Tai Kok Tsui, were completed and brought into use.
Road Works in the New Territories
9.22 Two major road projects were completed during the year, namely, Stage I of Tai Wan-Ma On Shan Road, a new road intended eventually to serve the south-east coast of Tolo Harbour, and Stage II of Sai Kung-Tai Mong Tsai Road Widening, thus providing a road of reasonable standard to serve this part of Sai Kung District. Other projects completed during the year were the reconstruction of part of Castle Peak Road between Tai Ho Road and Sha Tsui Road in Tsuen Wan, the Ping Che Road Widening, and an access road up Beacon Hill, required as part of the project for installing a approach surveillance radar on the hill top.
9.23 The Army continued with their formation works on Stage III of Luk Keng-Tai Mei Tuk Road. Two major road projects were continued in Tai Po District during the year. The first was the additional road embankment protective work from Tai Mei Tuk to Chung Mei and the second was the road formation and main drainage works for Stage II of the Luk Keng-Tai Mei Tuk Road.
9.24 Other projects commenced were construction of roads and drains within Area 10D, Kwai Chung, to serve private development in the area, and Stage I of road and drainage works in the re-housing site at Sai Kung Reclamation in conjunction with the High Island Water Scheme.
Cross-Harbour Tunnel and Associated Road Connection Works
9.25 The $270 million contract for construction of the Cross Har- bour Tunnel, in which Government has an equity interest, continued to progress satisfactorily. Fabrication, launching and placing of the fifteen submerged tunnel units was completed in early 1972 and 'break- through' achieved in February. Thereafter, finishing work proceeded rapidly.
9.26 On the island, the road connections were completed, with the exception of the final short link to the tunnel ramp, and were officially opened by the Director of Engineering Development on 29th March, 1972. Construction of the mainland connecting roads was nearing completion.
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STRUCTURAL Design DivisION
Chief Engineer:
General
J. D. DUNCAN, C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E., M.I.H.E.
9.27 This division is responsible for the structural design of all major highway structures and bridges to be built by Highways Divisions. It provides consulting facilities to the Civil Engineering Office on structural matters and carries out checks on structural designs for highways projects prepared by consulting engineers.
Design Projects
9.28 On Hong Kong Island, detailed design for an underpass at Shek Pai Wan has continued and preliminary planning has been undertaken for a section of an elevated road on Pokfulam Road and a flyover at Lau Sin Street.
9.29 In Kowloon, design work was carried out on two large projects, the elevated road between Gascoigne Road and Tong Mi Road, and the elevated road between Prince Edward Road and Lai Chi Kok Road. Other design work undertaken during the year included several footbridges and a grade-separated access to the Airport Maintenance Area from Prince Edward Road. Preliminary planning was started for the extensive structural works required between the Airport Tunnel Road and Kwun Tong.
9.30 Design work has continued on four footbridges for the New Territories, and preliminary planning for Tsuen Wan By-pass has been undertaken.
Design Standards
9.31 Further work has been carried out on establishing design standards for highway structures, and a fairly comprehensive set of structural standards is now available for the more straightforward cases. Data for a range of standard beams were compiled. The use of computers for solving design problems continued. The Government computer ICL 1903 was regularly used to solve structural problems.
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Consultants Management Division
Chief Engineer:
CHAN Nai-keong, C.Eng., M.I.C.E., A.M.I.T.E.
General
9.32 With continuing expansion of the highway programme and the unlikely prospect of a parallel increase in staff, both professional and technical, in the Highways Office, it is not only necessary to retain consulting engineers to assist in implementing the programme, but their involvement is likely to increase in the next few years. Expenditure on consultants-managed projects is expected to increase from $23 million in 1971-72 to $50 million in 1972-73 and to $100 million in 1973-74.
9.33 At present 6 firms of consulting engineers (3 large overseas firms and 3 local firms) are engaged on 33 projects. During the year, preliminary reports on 20 projects were received and design work on 22 was completed. Construction work on 3 projects was commenced and 8 contracts let.
9.34 The Consultants Management Division also provides overall management for the Tsing Yi Bridge project which is being under- taken by a private consortium under licence granted by Government.
9.35 A schedule showing the highway projects undertaken by consultants is at Appendix Z.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DIVISIONS
Chief Engineers:
Kwok Wai-kai, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Hons.) C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.H.E., A.M.I.T.E.,
A.M.B.I.M.
H. C. BEATON, B.Sc. (Glas.) M.Sc., C.Eng., M.I.C.E., A.M.I.H.E. (Acting) TSANG Nai-lok, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting)
General
9.36 Following the trend of previous years, there was a high increase of vehicle registration in 1971-72. The number of vehicles registered rose by 20,993, representing a rate of increase of 14.2%. This surpassed last year's figure of 13.8%. Parallel with the increase in vehicle owner- ship, the problems of traffic congestion in the urban areas and shortage of parking spaces have become more acute.
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9.37 The graph on page 131 illustrates the growth in population, road mileage, injury accidents and vehicle registration in the past decade. Generally, the trend followed those of preceeding years.
9.38 The two traffic engineering divisions, regionally located on Hong Kong Island and the Mainland, are responsible for the promo- tion of safe, expeditious and economical movement of persons and goods on the roads.
Traffic Aids
9.39 Routine installations of all types of traffic aids continued throughout the year in conjunction with highway improvement schemes or as separate items.
9.40 The Stanley Prison Sign Shop continued the manufacture of reflectorized traffic signs. One new contract covering a twelve-month period for the supply of 'Stove Enamel' traffic signs was entered into with a local manufacturer. Tenders were called in March 1972 for the supply of traffic sign supports from local manufacturers.
9.41 For the guidance of motorists using the Colony's road network. 18 directional signs were installed on the Island in connection with the completion of the Canal Road and Tsing Fung Street Flyovers and at the Cotton Tree Drive/Kennedy Road junction. In Kowloon, 20 directional signs were designed and installed for the San Po Kong and Kowloon City Interchanges, including 7 overhead gantry signs.
9.42 25 illuminated traffic aids on the Island were installed, whilst 5 were removed. 122 illuminated traffic aids were installed and 54 removed in Kowloon. In the New Territories these figures were 51 and 11 respectively.
Parking
9.43 In the Central District, the construction of a multistorey car park at Murray Road, comprising 900 spaces, was commenced, and the construction of a temporary off-street car park at the Ex-Naval Dockyard, with 540 spaces, was nearing completion. A temporary off-street car park with 100 spaces was commissioned at the Central Reclamation opposite the Government Pier.
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9.44 The construction of a multi-storey car park with 800 parking spaces, undertaken by private enterprise, was in progress at North Point.
9.45 In Kowloon, a temporary off-street car park at Peking Road accommodating 53 spaces, including 26 for tourist buses, was completed and put into use.
9.46 The installation of parking meters continued. There were net increases of 34 metered spaces on the Island and 338 in Kowloon. A new parking meter programme comprising the installation of a further 2,000 meters was under preparation.
9.47 In anticipation of the opening of the Cross Harbour Tunnel whereby additional parking demand will be generated, the layout for a temporary open air car park on the Wan Chai Reclamation was prepared. The scheme is to be implemented in stages with an ultimate capacity of approximately 1,000 vehicles.
9.48 There were net increases of 240 designated parking spaces for goods vehicles on the Island, 346 in Kowloon and 74 in the New Territories.
9.49 The provision of designated parking spaces for motor cycles was increased by the addition of 23 spaces on the Island, 282 in Kow- loon and 102 in the New Territories.
Traffic Light Signals
9.50 A total of 7 additional sets of traffic light signals were installed on the Island. The total number of sets in operation on Hong Kong Island at the end of the year was 85.
9.51 On the Island, the designs for a furher 4 signal intersections were completed and the installation of 3 sets of light signals was in hand.
9.52 On the Mainland, 9 additional sets of traffic light signals were installed at intersections and crossing places. The total number of sets in operation at the end of the year was 140.
9.53 The design of a further 17 installation on the Mainland was completed during the year.
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9.54 The phasing and timing of existing signal installations were reviewed and adjustments were made where changes of traffic pattern were observed.
9.55 The second "Transyt' programme for Nathan Road linked signal system was completed and put into operation, with a view to optimising traffic flow through the various junctions in the system and reducing delays. The functioning and success of this programme is being studied and further refinement is being considered.
9.56 Similar improvements were also planned to the linked signals along Chatham Road between Austin Road and Mody Road. Com- puter results of the phasing calculations using the 'Combination Method' developed by the Greater London Council were studied and a new timing programme for this linked signal system will soon be introduced.
Street Lighting
9.57 A total of 204 new street lamps were installed on the Island, 456 in Kowloon and 492 in the New Territories.
9.58 Annual expenditure on street lighting for Hong Kong Island was $1,897,000.
9.59 On the Mainland, expenditure on street lighting was $4,279,000 comprising $3,169,000 for Kowloon and $1,110,000 for the New Territories.
Public Transport
9.60 The planning, design and improvement of bus stops, bays, termini, shelters and other facilities continued throughout the year, either independently or as part of road improvement schemes.
9.61 The construction of the new Central Bus Terminus on Central Reclamation, replacing the existing one at the Vehicular Ferry Con- course, was nearing completion.
9.62 Expansion of bus services on the Island continued and more double decker buses were put into service.
9.63 Four public light bus stands on the Island were proposed and three of them were implemented. On the Mainland there was an
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increase of 21 public light bus stands. A number of major traffic routes were declared 'clearways' for public light buses in order to improve traffic flow.
9.64 The construction of a public light bus terminus at Ferry Street near Jordan Road Ferry Pier, accommodating approximately 40 public light buses in 4 separate ranks, was near completion and scheduled for opening in mid-April 1972.
9.65 A scheme for the duplication of the taxi rank at Star Ferry Concourse, Kowloon, was finalised and construction work started.
9.66 Construction works were substantially completed for the two large ferry concourses at Kwun Tong and Tai Kok Tsui. The con- courses include facilities for buses, public light buses, taxis & private
cars.
Pedestrian Facilities
9.67 The list of pedestrian problem spots was reviewed and a re- port prepared. The review took into consideration some 102 locations in the Colony and as a result 15 footbridges, 9 pedestrian subways, 15 pedestrian signal crossings and 9 crossings were proposed. In assessing the priorities for improvement in the review, accident figures as well as pedestrian and vehicular traffic were taken into account.
9.68 On the Island the design of three footbridges was completed and the planning of two further footbridges and a pedestrian subway was in hand. In addition, 6 footbridges were under construction at the Waterfront Road/Cross Harbour Tunnel Interchange.
9.69 On the Mainland, three pedestrian subways were completed in connection with the Kowloon North-East Corridor project and two footbridges across Choi Hung Road and Princess Margaret Road were under construction. Planning was completed for 5 footbridges and 4 pedestrian subways.
9.70 Modification of existing traffic signal settings to facilitate pedestrian movement at intersections was also carried out at frequent intervals.
9.71 An extensive elevated pedestrian podium along the water- front between Harcourt Road and Rumsey Street was in various stages of planning and design. This also serves the Bus Terminus, Ferry Concourses, Car Parks, City Hall and office buildings. In addition,
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an elevated walkway and footbridge network linking 5 office buildings in the Central Business District was to be undertaken by a leading
land company.
Investigation
9.72 68 traffic counts and 2 minor traffic studies were carried out in conjunction with traffic management schemes and planning of new road layouts on the Island. Some 60 traffic counts of the same nature were conducted in Kowloon and the New Territories.
9.73 'Clearway' proposals for all traffic were implemented for Harcourt Raod and the completed section of Waterfront Road.
Planning and Design
9.74 The examination of Town Planning Layouts prepared by the Planning Branch of Crown Lands & Survey Office continued through- out the year. Recommendations and comments covering traffic engineering requirements were made in each case.
9.75 On the Island, a total of 19 major traffic engineering designs were completed, including proposals for Lau Sin Street Flyover linking Tin Hau Temple Road with Waterfront Road, a proposed flyover in the Western District to provide a high capacity traffic route between Pok Fu Lam and Central, grade-separation of the junction of Robinson Road with Old Peak Road, and Long Term Road Improvement pro- posals for the segments of major routes from Shau Kei Wan to Chai Wan, Shek Pai Wan to Wong Chuk Hang and through the Repulse Bay Area. In addition, a number of street widening, minor junction designs, and minor planning schemes were prepared.
9.76 On the Mainland, a large number of designs involving major road improvement schemes have been completed. Among the more important ones were the improvement of the junction of Choi Hung Road and Shatin Pass Road, the bus and ferry concourse at Silver Mine Bay, the proposed grade-separated intersection at Castle Peak Road adjoining Tai Wo Tsuen Borrow Area, Tong Mi Road Exten- sion and Reclamation Stage II, Chuk Yuen Road Extension, the widening of Tai Wan Road, Pillar Island Interchange, Sham Shui Po Ferry Concourse, Kwun Tong Road/Airport Tunnel Road and Kwun Tong Road/Lai Yip Street grade-separated intersections, and an elevated road from Prince Edward Road to Lai Chi Kok Road.
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9.77 Building development and redevelopment in the private sector continued to increase rapidly in 1971-72. Proposals for 16 petrol filling stations, 44 schools, 15 hotels and a large number of residential, commercial and industrial projects were examined by the Traffic Engineering Divisions. Comments on the traffic engineering aspects were made to various conferences, Government Divisions and Authorized Architects.
General
TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT SURVEY DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
S. A. BARDEN, B.Sc. (Eng.) (Hons.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E., A.M.I.T.E.
9.78 The Traffic and Transport Survey Division acts as a service agency to any Government Department requiring surveys or informa- tion associated with the movement of people or goods.
9.79 The findings of the more significant surveys are issued in the form of technical reports: 15 were distributed during the year. 12 data records were also issued, containing the results of minor surveys.
The Traffic Census
9.80 The traffic census covering the Island, Kowloon and the New Territories continued. Data on hourly, daily and monthly traffic flows was collected at 317 sites throughout the Colony. The results were summarised in an amended format to be issued annually.
Public Transport Route Studies
9.81 A continuing study of bus services in the Colony on a route- by-route basis was started. The first part of the study deals with the more general aspects of bus operations such as routing, bus stop locations, bus stop usage and journey times. By March, half of the urban routes on the mainland had been surveyed.
Public Light Bus Operations Survey
9.82 Field work for a survey to establish an inventory of routes and to study the trip and terminal characteristics of this new form of public transport was initiated during the latter part of the year.
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9.84 An assessment was made of the number of passengers likely to be diverted from the passenger ferries to a cross-harbour bus service under various combinations of routing and fare structures.
Freight Vehicle Operations Survey
9.85 With the assistance of some 50 university students during the summer holidays, a survey was carried out to study the operating characteristics and economics of goods vehicle operations in the Colony. The survey included interviews, questionnaires, cordon counts, over- night parking enumerations and refueling records.
Speed Studies
9.86 Speed studies on a large number of roads were carried out and criteria for the imposition of speed limits were established.
Miscellaneous Studies
9.87 Other surveys undertaken included observation of vehicular and pedestrian movements at some fifty pedestrian problem locations; a 'before-and-after' study of the effects of prohibiting vehicles other than buses from picking up and setting down passengers on Shanghai Street and Reclamation Street, a survey of the efficiency of various traffic signal settings for the Nathan Road Linked Signals, a survey to determine the siting of a ferry pier to replace the one at Wilmer Street, a survey to determine the adequacy of the piers serving the out- lying districts ferries, delay measurements at a railway underpass on Tai Po Road, a 'before-and-after' study of the effects of prohibiting heavy vehicles from using a steep section of Tai Po Road during peak hours and a study of the effects of making Chater Road a pedestrian precinct on weekends. In addition a glossary of traffic engineering terms was prepared (with a Chinese translation).
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MASS TRANSIT UNIT
Government Highway Engineer:
A. H. WILKINS, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.E.D.I. M.I.T.E.
9.88 The Mass Transit Unit is the nucleus of a branch of the Highways Office which is responsible for all matters pertaining to the proposed Mass Transit Railway and for co-ordinating the activities of all Government Departments and the Consulting Engineers in respect of the scheme. The Unit is also responsible for co-ordinating and providing liaison, making assessments and giving advice, when required, on all matters concerning the Cross Harbour Tunnel and associated works.
Co-ordination and Planning
9.89 The issue of 66 new and 78 revised alignment drawings during the year completed the co-ordinated route plans of the Preferred System and work commenced on the preparation of the 1/500 scale metric plans of the system.
9.90 The interrelationship of the Mass Transit Railway and the Kowloon/Canton Railway Development at Hung Hom was studied in conjunction with the Consulting Engineers and the other P.W.D. Sub-departments concerned. A layout design was evolved which would permit its future construction with minimal disruption of the Kowloon/ Canton Railway operations.
9.91 Studies commenced on the integration of planned transport facilities in the vicinity of Mass Transit stations particularly in the Kwai Chung, Tsuen Wan and Sha Tin areas.
9.92 The Unit continued its evaluation of the Mass Transit Railway scheme and provided information for the Working Group on Mass Transit Studies.
9.93 In order to prevent the frustration of the railway scheme, all public and private development proposals which affected the Mass Transit proposals were examined and recommendations made to resolve any conflict. 132 development proposals were processed, of which one property and part of another were acquired while, at a third site, foundations were redesigned.
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STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
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9.94 There were unfilled vacancies in both the professional and assistant professional staff grades throughout the year, although 14 engineers, of whom 10 were recruited overseas, and 2 assistant engineers were appointed whilst 4 apprentice engineers were promoted to the assistant professional grade.
9.95 44 members of the staff, 34 of whom had over 20 years service retired during the year.
Training
9.96 3 officers returned to duty after completing a one-year course of study overseas and another after completing a 3-month secondment to the Department of the Environment in London to obtain informa- tion on Area Traffic Control Systems. Two other officers proceeded on study leave to undertake training courses in the U.K. Two assistant Engineers attended a course in Civil Engineering at the University of Hong Kong. A Surveying Assistant (Engineering) Class II was seconded to Crown Lands and Survey Office for training during the year.
9.97 18 engineering graduates of the University of Hong Kong employed under agreement as apprentice engineers in accordance with the Regulations of the Institution of Civil Engineers were rotated amongst the various divisions of the office for practical training.
Welfare
9.98 The Joint Staff Discussion Groups continued to hold quarterly meetings at which problems and suggestions of mutual interest were discussed and management policies explained.
9.99 The two annual sporting events organized by the Department were enthusiastically supported by staff of the Highways Office. In the 4th P.W.D. Sports Day in November 1971 the office took first places in the men's 400m race, hop-step-and-jump and darts, 2nd places in golf, volley ball, bowling, ladies' 60m race and soft ball throw and 3rd places in long jump, basket ball and lawn tennis. In the 3rd Swimming Gala held in September 1971, honours won included a gold
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medal in the men's 50m butterfly (setting a new record), silver medals in men's 200m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle and bronze medals in the 50m breaststroke and 400m freestyle.
9.100 Outings to Silver Mine Bay for the staff and their families of the office were arranged as a joint function with Civil Engineering Office. Over 1,000 people took part in the outings.
9.101 Christmas parties were held on both sides of the Harbour for members of the office and the functions proved very successful.
VISITORS
9.102 Visits to the office were made by the following distinguished visitors:
Mr. Rudolf BRISKE, Chief Director of the office for bridges and subways, Cologne Dr. E. A. STEPHENS, Institute of Geological Sciences
9.103 Conducted tours was arranged for Mr. BRISKE to see various highway projects in progress in Kowloon. Discussions were held with Dr. STEPHENS on various problems of geological interest.
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OPERATES & MAINTAINS ALL WATERWORKS ELECTRICAL PLANT AND EQUIPMENT. ORDERS & INSTALLS NEW ELECTRICAL PLANT OTHER THAN FOR SCHEMES SUPERVISED BY CONSULTING ENGINEERS.
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WATERWORKS OFFICE
Director of Water Supplies:
A. S. ROBERTSON, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Eng., C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E., F.I.W.E., J.P. W. T. KNIGHT, C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., J.P. (Acting) W. D. A. TUCKER, M.A. (Oxon.), C.Eng., F.I.C.F., M.I.W.E. (Acting)
Principal Government Water Engineer:
W. T. KNIGHT, C.Eng., F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., J.P.
W. D. A. TUCKER, M.A. (Oxon.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.W.E. (Acting)
Government Water Engineers:
W. D. A. TUCKER, M.A. (Oxon.), C.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.W.E. J. M. PETTIGREW, C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E.
T. H. TOMLINSON, B.Sc., C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
J. S. Don, B.Sc. (Hons.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E. (Acting)
GENERAL
10.01 The Waterworks Office is responsible for all aspects of water supply and distribution carried out by Government. The work is divided among seven divisions and three units each with specific respon- sibilities as shown on the operation and organization chart. Consulting engineers are appointed to carry out planning, feasibility studies and construction of new works which are beyond the capacity of the office or which require specialist knowledge. A list of projects undertaken by consultants is given at Appendix BB. New works and a large proportion of the maintenance work are carried out by contract but the operation of supply, the distribution of water and maintenance of meters and machinery is done by Waterworks staff.
10.02 Despite the low rainfall during 1971-72, a continuous 24-hour supply was generally maintained throughout the year, except to those areas in the New Territories supplied from minor intakes.
10.03 Approval was received for works to proceed on the High Island Water Scheme and the installation of a 40 million gallons per day single purpose desalting plant. Considerable effort was directed towards finalising proposals and preparing the various main tender documents. A newly formed Division headed by a Chief Engineer will supervise the manufacturing stage of the desalter project, details of which are given in paras. 10.61 to 10.66.
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10.04 Due to the increasing workload, the Mechanical and Elec- trical Division was split into two separate divisions-the Mechanical and the Electrical Divisions-in April. The new Mechanical Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all mechanical plant and equipment and the operation of mechanical workshops. The new Electrical Division is responsible for the maintenance of all electrical and instrumentation plant and equipment and the operation of electrical workshops.
10.05 The office is represented on various committees and boards including:
Representative(s)
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Director of Water Supplies
Central Tender Board
Director of Water Supplies
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Castle Peak and Sha Tin New Town
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Director of Water Supplies
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Details of rainfall, storage, consumption and other general statistics are given in Appendix CC.
DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
J. C. PAYNE, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.W.E. (Acting)
J. L. MCDERMONT, B.Sc. (Hons.), D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.W.E. (Acting)
General
10.06 The Division controls, maintains, and extends the fresh and salt water mains distribution systems and is responsible for the pro- vision of supplies to consumers.
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Mains Sub-Division
10.07 Extensions to both fresh and salt water distribution mains were carried out to supply new development areas, undersized or defective mains replaced, and alterations made to facilitate road con- struction work. A total of 85 miles of mains were laid as extensions to the fresh and salt water distribution systems.
10.08 Systematic waste detection continued throughout the year. Quarterly checks were carried out in 223 fresh water areas and annual checks in 25 salt water areas. A number of major leaks were discovered and repaired, resulting in an estimated daily saving of nearly five million gallons of water.
House Service Sub-Division
10.09 The number of additional meters installed was 59,244, an increase of 21% on the number installed during 1970-71.
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SUPPLY DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
H. J. WOODTHORPE, C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., M.I.W.E.
10.10 The Division comprises a Headworks Sub-Division, respon- sible for the maintenance and operation of storage reservoirs, intakes, filter stations, trunk mains and service reservoirs, and an Operations Sub-Division, responsible for monitoring pumping stations, treatment works, service reservoirs and other facilities, for the collection and processing of hydrological data for design and record purposes, and for the development of rules for the operation of the multi-reservoir system.
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total yield from the catchments was 29% lower than last year. 15,491 million gallons of water was received from China during the year and an agreement was reached with the People's Council of Kwangtung Province in January 1972 for the supply of an additional 3,000 million gallon during the current supply period.
10.12 The Colony's major reservoirs did not fill during the year. Tai Tam Upper reservoir overflowed following Typhoon Freda in June, and Typhoon Rose, which brought 13.4 inches of rain between 14th and 17th of August, resulted in Jubilee Reservoir reaching spillway level and several of the smaller reservoirs overflowing.
10.13 The 24 hour supply continued throughout the year and apart from some minor intakes in the New Territories unrestricted supply has been maintained since 1st October, 1967. The average daily con- sumption was 183.1 million gallons with a peak demand of 214.9 million gallons. These figures are respectively 6.1% and 4.6% higher than the corresponding figures for 1970-71.
Headworks Sub-Division
10.14 The maintenance of a balanced draw-off between the reser- voirs was difficult due to shut-downs at Tai Po Tau Pumping Station and Sha Tin Treatment Works in connection with the Plover Cove Water Scheme extension works. Draw-off from Plover Cove Reservoir was stopped completely during October to enable temporary bulkheads to be installed in the tunnel linking the reservoir to Tai Po Tau to permit work on the construction of gate-shafts at the portals at each end of the tunnel. Filtration at the Sha Tin Treatment Works was completely stopped from 7th to 13th March while inter-connecting works between the existing clear water tank and the extension works were carried out. During this period chlorinated but unfiltered water was pumped directly to supply.
10.15 Weekend patrols of Mainland catchment areas by Water- works staff accompanied by police were continued, with a view to discouraging the indiscriminate disposal of litter and other activities which might lead to pollution of the reservoirs. It was concluded that the establishment of a permanent group engaged on these activities was necessary and recommendations for its formation were in hand.
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10.16 The routine maintenance of access roads, catchwaters, con- trol gates, treatment works, pumping stations, staff quarters and depots, and the maintenance and cleaning of service reservoirs continued.
10.17 Three typhoons affected waterworks installations, the last, Typhoon 'Rose', causing some severe damage. During the height of the storm, power supplies were disrupted throughout the Mainland treatment works for several hours. Lengthy delays in the resumption of power supplies to certain installations gave rise to local supply difficulties and in one instance, the Fire Services Department were called upon to assist in providing a temporary pumping system. Further difficulties arose during Typhoon 'Rose' due to the interruption of telephone services and damage to radio aerials at several waterworks installations, as a result of which heavier duty aerials were subsequently ordered for certain key stations.
Operations Sub-Division
10.18 Development of a computer programme for the design of draw-offs from impounding reservoirs to make the best use of the water in storage was in hand, and the development of rules for regulating the resources of the reservoir system to meet certain agreed supply criteria was nearing finalisation. Analysis, by means of a computer, of the 1970 trade consumption sub-divided into supply zones and categories was started. Readings of selected sample meters for per capita consumption study continued but, the data collected was not processed due to shortage of staff. Work commenced on the compila- tion of annual statistics of water consumption and of the yield and draw-off from impounding reservoirs and consumption in major supply zones. Work was also in hand on a review of the adequacy of pumping installations throughout the system.
10.19 The Hydrological Section continued with the routine main- tenance of 123 rain gauging stations, 23 stream and reservoir gauging stations and one evaporation station. In connection with the High Island Water Scheme, weekly readings of water levels at 19 observation wells and 13 low flow weirs also continued.
10.20 Data abstraction and preparation of Volume VII in the series of 'Hong Kong Rainfall and Run-off' continued, and preparatory work for printing a revision of 'Gross Yield of Hong Kong Reservoirs' was in hand.
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CONSTRUCTION DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
Li Hin-wing, B.Sc. (Lond.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
General
10.21 The Division is responsible for designing, preparing contracts and supervising the construction of all new water supply projects, other than schemes carried out by the consulting engineers and minor new works carried out by the Distribution Division.
10.22 The annual expenditure was $23,300,000, an increase of $11,520,000 over the previous year. This increase was largely due to the Division's involvement in the High Island Water Scheme in which it is at present directly responsible for certain access roads, and one half of the tunnel system.
10.23 Works completed included two fresh water treatment works of 6.0 and 0.3 million gallons per day capacity, and four minor water supply schemes in the New Territories. 38.5 miles of fresh water mains over 4 ins. diameter and 11 miles of salt water mains 4 ins. diameter or larger were laid. Appendix BB gives details of works under con- struction and works completed during the year.
Hong Kong Island
10.24 A scheme to provide improved supplies to Middle Gap, Shouson Hill and neighbouring areas was completed, as was the laying of a new pumping main to Victoria Peak. Mainlaying work commenced to provide additional supplies of salt water for flushing at Chai Wan.
New Territories
10.25 At Castle Peak a treatment works, service reservoir, pumping station and staff quarters were substantially completed and commis- sioning of the 6 million gallons per day capacity treatment works was in progress. Water supply schemes for Tai O, including a new treatment works, and for Yuen Long, Cheung Chau, Sai Kung and Tong Fuk Prison were completed.
10.26 Work commenced on schemes to improve water supplies to Kau Lau Wan and Kat O.
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10.27 Construction of the Peninsula Salt Water Pumping Station at Tsuen Wan was completed and electrical and mechanical works were in hand. As part of the scheme, mainlaying work was completed and construction of a salt water reservoir was in progress.
10.28 Critical access roads for the High Island Water Scheme were completed and work commenced on construction of the remaining roads and on driving the western tunnels.
10.29 Mainlaying for an interim supply to Tsing Yi Island was completed and a temporary pumping station and reservoir were con- structed. Works for the permanent supply were in hand.
PLANNING DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
LAU TO-hin, B.Sc. (Eng.), D.I.C., C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
General
10.30 The Division is responsible for the preparation of outline proposals for new water supply schemes for proposed developments throughout the Colony as well as for revision of requirements to meet growth of demand in existing or re-developing areas. With effect from December 1971, the Division assumed control of all staff training except for established apprentice training schemes.
Planning Works
10.31 The joint inspection, by this Division and Messrs. Binnie & Partners, of impounding and service reservoirs with a capacity of more than ten million gallons continued. Interim recommendations for more detailed investigation of a further fifteen reservoirs were made and approved. This involves detailed survey and inspection, together with analysis of stability and behaviour during flooding.
10.32 Planning of an additional pumping and aqueduct system between Sha Tin Treatment Works and Lion Rock Service Reservoir was completed. Proposals for the distribution of water over the eastern part of the Island between Quarry Bay and Chai Wan were approved and a study for the distribution of water in the Wan Chai and North Point districts was in hand.
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10.33 A recommendation was made on the means of providing filtered water supplies to proposed development in the high level areas of Ngau Chi Wan, Hammer Hill, Shun Lee Tsuen, Sau Mau Ping and Lam Tin. A similar study on the provision of sea water flushing supplies was nearly completed.
10.34 A study of the future water supply requirements for all the high level areas on the Island was completed.
10.35 A recommendation for meeting the increase in demand in the Sheung Shui and Tai Po districts, comprising the installation of additional pumping and treatment plant and the construction of a new service reservoir and pipelines, was made.
10.36 A study of the necessary workshop and depot facilities to meet future requirements was put in hand and recommendations on the reprovisioning of the existing inadequate facilities were being finalized.
10.37 An investigation into the economic utilization of several undeveloped minor water catchment areas continued.
10.38 An investigation into the causes of silting and pollution of Jordan Valley and Ma Lau Tong Flushing Reservoirs was put in hand.
10.39 A re-appraisal of the growth of demand over the western parts of the New Territories including Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Castle Peak New Town Stage 1A and 1B and Yuen Long was carried out and recommendations for additional installations at Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung were made.
10.40 The growth of flushing water demand in the Central, Western and mid-level districts on the Island was investigated and proposals for improvements were substantially completed.
MECHANICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
R. J. JOHNSON, C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E., M.I.W.E.
C. LI, A.F.R.Ae.S., M.I.Mech.E. (Acting)
General
10.41 The Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of waterworks mechanical plant and equipment and for the design,
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procurement, installation and commissioning of the mechanical com- ponent of all new waterworks plant except for plant associated with the Plover Cove and High Island Water Schemes and the 40 million gallons per day desalter.
10.42 Two workshops, one on the Island and one in Kowloon, provide support for maintenance activities including emergency works, 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, copper- smiths and pattern makers. More than 29,000 water meters and 91 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 under item (7).
Operation and Maintenance
10.43 Four new pumping stations at Tai Wan, Tai O, Tsing Yi and Batty's Belvedere were commissioned and taken over and one salt water station at To Kwa Wan became redundant and was dis- mantled. New plant was commissioned in the existing pumping station at Lam Tei. The division now operates 62 pumping stations which together house over 230 pumpsets. The total installed horse-power throughout the Colony increased by 12%.
10.44 Early in the year the floating pumping station in Plover Cove Reservoir commenced pumping from its new position beside the per- manent pumping station. However, during Typhoon Rose the pipe- work connecting the floating pumping station to the shore was damaged and this prevented pumping for several months. Preparations were made towards the end of the year to move the station to its alternative location for pumping at low reservoir levels. Typhoon Rose also caused flooding in two sea front pumping stations, causing some damage to pumps. Flooding caused a fuel tank to float off its founda- tions, and at another location, sand and silt choked a new sea water intake.
10.45 Consequent upon the provision of filtered water to the village of Muk Wu and to the Government quarters there, pumping from the wells at Muk Wu ceased and the plant temporarily installed at the wells was returned to its permanent location.
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10.46 At Sha Tin two recently installed 30 million gallons per day pumpsets developed vibration problems. One of the pumpsets was dismantled and its bearings replaced. After re-installation the vibration persisted and subsequent inspection disclosed that the bearings had again seriously deteriorated. The manufacturers agreed to send to Hong Kong alternative bearings employing different materials.
10.47 At Sandy Bay Pumping Station, the turbo charger on the 1600 B.H.P. peak-lopping alternator disintegrated and replacement parts were ordered from the United Kingdom.
New Works
10.48 Plant was installed in new pumping stations at Tai Wan, Tong Fuk, Batty's Belvedere, Tai O and Tsing Yi and new pumpsets installed in the existing pumping station at Lam Tei. Filter plant for Tai O and pumping plant for Tsing Yi were air-lifted to site with the co-operation of the Armed Services.
10.49 Procurement of new plant for three existing and two pump- ing stations, and design work on plant for three existing and one new pumping stations was in hand.
ELECTRICAL DIVISION
Chief Engineer:
F. R. THOMAS, C.Eng., M.I.E.E.
E. J. HAILSTONE, C.Eng., M.I.E.E. (Acting)
General
10.50 The Division is responsible for the maintenance and repair of waterworks electrical plant and equipment and for all instrumenta- tion as well as for the design, procurement, installation and commis- sioning of all new waterworks plant except for plant associated with the Plover Cove and High Island Water Schemes and the 40 million gallons per day desalter.
10.51 Two workshops, one on the Island and one in Kowloon, carry out assembly, repair and testing of electrical plant and instrumen- tation; a specialist workshop in Kowloon carries out repairs and
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calibration of electrical metering and protection equipment and a small workshop at Sha Tin Treatment Works carries out repair and testing of electronic instrumentation equipment. Details of routine works carried out by the division are given in Appendix CC under item (8).
Maintenance
10.52 Two fully automatic electric pumping stations and one semi- automatic diesel pumping station were commissioned. Eighty-two pumping stations, thirteen treatment works and thirty-six minor installations are now maintained by the Division. The total installed horse-power of electrical plant, including that commissioned by con- sulting engineers, increased from 63,103 HP to 66,864 HP, an increase of 5.6%.
10.53 One 825 HP pumpset was transferred from Sha Tin tem- porary pumping station to River Indus Pumping Station and one 75 HP pumpset from North Point Upper Pumping Station to Eastern Pumping Station.
10.54 The cathodic protection system for the Shek Pik submarine pipeline was damaged during Typhoon Rose, the anode support structure in Sandy Bay being totally destroyed. A temporary anode was installed pending rebuilding of a permanent structure.
10.55 The unsatisfactory air-hydraulic filter controllers and the original signal tubing at Silver Mine Bay Treatment Works were replaced by more reliable equipment.
10.56 Tests were carried out at North Point Salt Water Pumping Station on a new electrolytic chlorinator supplied on trial by the manufacturers. These tests showed that this type of unit was unsatis- factory owing to unreliability and high replacement cost of parts. The unit has been replaced by a conventional chlorinator.
10.57 Eight existing electrical services installations including one pumping station were completely rewired.
10.58 In-service training of technical staff, instrument mechanics and apprentices continued but Government salaries were not sufficiently attractive to retain newly trained staff.
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Castle Peak Treatment Works under construction.
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construction.
Lok On Pai Desalting Plant.
New Works
10.59 Five new pumping stations were commissioned, of which those at Batty's Belvedere, Tsing Yi, Shek Pik Valve Tower and Tong Fuk are fully automatic electric stations and that at Tai Wan is a semi-automatic diesel station. In addition, the installation of electrical services was completed at eleven new stations. Installation of equip- ment was in hand at three pumping stations at Castle Peak, Hong Lok Yuen and Ting Kok; procurement of new plant for five pumping stations at Chai Wan, Eastern, Cheung Sha Wan, Peninsula and Tsuen Wan was in hand; and design work on three pumping stations at Chai Wan, Bowen Road and Albany was in progress. An automatic control board was installed at Central Water Front Salt Water Pumping Station and a similar set was purchased for Sau Mau Ping Salt Water Pumping Station.
10.60 Flow and level transmission equipment was installed at three service reservoirs at Mount Cameron, Shau Kei Wan and Ho Man Tin and installation of similar equipment for a further six locations was in hand on the Island. Procurement of level metering equipment for five locations on the Island and Mainland was in hand.
DESALTING DIVISION
Chief Engineer: Under recruitment
Senior Engineer:
Wu Yu-ngong, M.Eng., C.Eng., M.I.Mech.E.
General
10.61 This is a newly constituted Division, arising from the Depart- ment's entry into the desalting field, and comprises two sub-divisions, a Project Sub-Division for which staff recruitment commenced at the end of the year and which will supervise the manufacturing stage of the 40 million gallons per day desalter, and an Experimental Sub- Division which is operating and evaluating data from the experimental evaporator which has been installed on the site selected for the larger plant. Pending recruitment of the project team, the Experimental Sub-Division, in conjunction with the Mechanical, Electrical and Con- struction Divisions and the Contracts and Claims Unit, has been
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involved in commenting on the technical proposals, contract conditions and draft specifications prepared by the consulting engineers for the desalter and on the prequalification of prospective tenderers.
10.62 Proposals were advanced towards the end of the year for recruitment and training of staff for the Operation Sub-Division, which will be responsible for maintenance and shift operation of the 40 million gallons per day desalter.
Experimental Plant
10.63 The 50,000 gallons per day experimental multi-stage flash evaporators operated continuously throughout the year except for relatively short periods during which the plant was shut down due to breakdown, failure of the electricity supply or as a result of storm damage. Overall operation time as a proportion of the maximum achievable was 85%. There were in addition three scheduled shutdowns during which extensive internal examination was undertaken including photography of the plant condition. A selection of condenser tubes was removed during the second scheduled shutdown and sent for examination and report by a specialist British manufacturer. Apart from relatively severe calcium sulphate scaling which occurred on two occasions (one of which resulted from an instrument defect) due to operation at an excessively high brine concentration, experience to date has brought to light no unusual corrosion or scaling problem, although the need for a high standard of supervision to ensure satis- factory performance and avoidance of corrosion damage has been amply demonstrated.
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10.65 Applications for prequalification from a total of sixty three prospective plant manufacturers were processed. These included eight
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10.66 The resumption of land and gazetting of areas of reclamation were in progress whilst the preparation of tender documents for the supply aqueduct and for site formation and marine works contracts was well advanced.
WATER QUALITY CONTROL UNIT
Senior Waterworks Chemist: D. L. MAKER, A.R.I.C., P.A.I.W.E.
General
10.67 The Unit, headed by a team of professional Waterworks Chemists, is primarily responsible for controlling water treatment at filter stations and maintaining the quality of supply distributed to
consumers.
10.68 Water examination laboratories for chemical, bacteriological and biological testing of samples taken throughout the entire supply networks and of miscellaneous chemicals and materials connected with the water supply industry are located on the Mainland and Hong Kong Island. The total number of samples examined in all laboratories in- creased by 10% compared with the previous year to 33,947, of which 22,103 were for chemical and 7,345 for bacteriological testing.
10.69 Other waterworks divisions continued to utilize the Unit's water testing and advisory services in connection with the planning and commissioning of new treatment works, extensions to existing works and for the experimental desalting plant. In addition, 1,106 water samples were examined for other government departments, principally the Urban Services Department in connection with the quality of water in public swimming pools, for commercial and indus- trial firms, and for the general public.
Plover Cove Reservoir
10.70 Regular chemical, limnological and biological surveys were continued. For the third year in succession thermal and chemical stratification developed from April but in contrast to previous years
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a succession of three typhoons caused almost complete turnover and mixing of the reservoir by August, although this had no adverse effect on the overall quality of the stored water, which continued to be very satisfactory throughout the year. Summer inflows reduced the salinity only slightly from 260 parts per million (p.p.m.) expressed as sodium chloride (NaCl) to 230 p.p.m. by November, the total of all dissolved salts being then 310 p.p.m. A further 794,000 fish fry bred by the Agriculture and Fisheries Department were introduced, bringing the total number stocked to 1.769 million and for the first time since initial impoundment in 1967 no algal blooms were experienced.
Water Treatment
10.71 Full-scale trials in dosing polyelectrolyte chemicals to im- prove sedimentation in clarifiers at Sha Tin treatment works were begun, with a view to increasing the efficiency of treatment and reducing operating costs.
10.72 Experimental dosing of an emulsifier to a salt water flushing system was carried out as a possible means of controlling infestation of pipes by marine molluscs, with encouraging results.
Quality of Supply
10.73 The concentration of dissolved salts in Plover Cove Reservoir was about 7 times greater than in other reservoirs, consequently the chemical quality of supply continued to be variable, depending on the area served and the degree of blending of different qualities of water. Principal characteristics given in p.p.m. were as follows:
Average
Hardness (as CaCO3) Salinity (as NaCl)
+4
Total dissolved salts
Range
15-80
43
14-250
100
...
45-360
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Fluoridation of supplies, started in 1961 to reduce dental decay in children, continued, the average level achieved being 0.8 p.p.m. fluoride compared with a nominal target of 1.0 p.p.m.
10.74 The standard of bacteriological quality of supply aimed at throughout the distribution system is absence of coliform organism in 100 millilitres of sample. Of 2,658 samples taken regularly from service reservoirs 99.89% conformed to this standard. Random samples
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were also taken from consumers premises and public standpipes, 99.69% of 1,814 samples taken from taps connected directly to water mains, and 96.9% of 1,038 samples taken from taps fed via private storage tanks being free from coliform organisms. These results indicated that the purity of supply was markedly better than target standards recommended by the World Health Organization.
CONSULTANTS LIAISON UNIT
Senior Engineers:
N. T. WHITWORTH, B.Sc. Tech., C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., M.I.W.E.
S. K. KWEI, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E.
General
10.75 The Unit is responsible for liaising with the consulting engineers engaged on water supply schemes, other than desalting. Expenditure during the year amounted to over $70 million.
High Island Water Scheme
10.76 Site investigation for the dams and tunnels was completed and the large scale trials to obtain design data for the dams were satisfactorily concluded.
10.77 Contracts for 7 miles of access roads were substantially completed. Contracts amounting to $300 million were awarded for, and work commenced on, the eastern and western tunnels and intakes. Construction of the eastern part of the tunnel system is supervised by resident staff of the consulting engineers and the western part by engineers of the Waterworks Office.
10.78 Work was well advanced on the construction of staff quarters, police posts and similar associated works.
Raising of Plover Cove Dams. Uprating and Extension of Sha Tin Treatment Works and Pumping Station and Tai Po Tau Pumping Station
10.79 Raising of the dams and associated works required to in- crease the capacity of Plover Cove Reservoir from 37,378 million gallons to 51,778 million gallons continued substantially on schedule. Work is expected to be completed early in 1973.
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10.80 At Sha Tin, the existing rapid gravity filters were uprated from 95 million gallons per day to 120 million gallons per day by provision of anthracite/sand filter media. The manufacture of poly- electrolyte and activated carbon dosing plants was completed and the plant installed. Two 30 million gallons per day pumpsets were installed and commissioned in the associated pumping station and a third similar unit was in position awaiting commissioning, bringing the total installed capacity to 157 million gallons per day. Civil engineering work on the extensions, which will raise the capacity of the plant to 175 million gallons per day, proceeded on programme. The three 30 million gallons per day clarifiers were substantially completed and work com- menced on the erection of the associated mechanical equipment. Work is expected to be completed in mid 1973.
10.81 At Tai Po Tau Pumping Station, civil engineering work pro- ceeded on the new pump hall. Construction of the sub-structures for the band-screen house was completed and work started on the super- structure. During the year, one additional pump of 30 million gallons per day capacity was installed in the existing pumping station, bringing the total capacity to 187 million gallons a day, and orders were placed for three 25 million gallons per day pumps for the new pumping hall. The manufacture of the bandscreen was in hand.
River Training Works at Tai Po
10.82 Consulting engineers were engaged on a feasibility report and outline proposals for training works along the lower reaches of the Lam Tsuen River at Tai Po.
North Western Water Scheme-Pollution Study
10.83 The consultants commenced field work in connection with their brief to investigate and report on stream pollution in the North Western New Territories.
CONTRACTS AND CLAIMS UNIT
Senior Engineer:
M. T. NEWTON, B.Sc. (Eng.), C.Eng., M.I.C.E., M.I.W.E.
10.84 The Unit advised on the preparation of contract documents to prevent foreseeable claims arising from contractors and examined all claims arising on projects managed by Waterworks Office and its consulting engineers.
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10.85 Close liaison was maintained with the consultants' office and site staff. Tender documents associated with the Plover Cove, High Island and the 40 million gallons per day desalter projects were examined and modified to include improvements and to meet Water- works Office requirements.
10.86 Regular site visits were made to ensure consistency of stand- ards between the consultants' and Waterworks Office projects and to check that adequate site records were being maintained to enable a fair assessment to be made of any claims received.
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Business Manager:
M. O'CONNOR, A.I.M.T.A., A.M.B.I.M.
Treasury Accountants:
CHAN Siu-leung, A.A.S.A.
T. OWEN, A.C.A.
Secretary:
J. F. HARDING
10.87 This group is responsible for all accounting and stores func- tions including the preparation and issue of water accounts. It is also responsible for the general and financial control of all revenue and expenditure within the office. It deals with personnel matters and provides general administration, secretarial, transport and other support services.
10.88 The total revenue collected for fresh and salt water supplied to consumers amounted to $122.6 million and the number of meters installed rose from 430,000 to 485,000. More than 52,500 enquiries and/or complaints relating to water charges were received during the year.
10.89 Water charges were increased with effect from 1st April, 1971 as follows:
Shipping Supply
Ocean-going from $5 to $7 per unit of 1,000 gallons Non-ocean-going from $3 to $4 per unit of 1,000 gallons Trade Supply
Domestic Supply Salt Water
from $2 to $3 per unit of 1,000 gallons
from $2 to $3 per unit of 1,000 gallons from $0.40 to $0.70 per unit of 1,000 gallons
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and in addition domestic consumers were allowed two thousand gallons of water per quarter free of charge for each household.
10.90 Although the effective date of these increase was 1st April, 1971 the increased charges were applied only to those meters read after 1st July, 1971.
staff
STAFF, TRAINING AND WELFARE
10.91 Twenty-six members of the staff who had each served for more than 25 years retired during the year.
Training
10.92 The collection of material and information and the prepara- tion of lecture notes and visual aids for future courses continued.
10.93 Six apprentice engineers were undergoing training within the office under the Practical Training Scheme of the Institution of Civil Engineers. One assistant chemist underwent eleven months training on attachment to water authorities in the United Kingdom.
10.94 Apprentices continued to be trained within the Waterworks Office under the old Trade Apprenticeship and the new Government Technical and Craft Apprenticeship Schemes.
10.95 A course on telemetry operation on the Plover Cove Complex was held for existing staff in the Electrical Division and short courses on plumbing practices were given to in-service staff.
Welfare
10.96 Assistance was given to a number of officers on matters concerning loans, children's education, housing problems, etc., and visits to staff in hospital were made by the Welfare Officer.
APPRECIATION
11.01 The boom in private building referred to in last year's report continues and there is at present no indication of any recession. Activity in all sectors of the Public Works Programme also continued to expand and expenditure last year was an all time record. But prices continued to rise and in terms of production the output of the building industry is still less than it achieved in the mid-60's.
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11.02 The reason for increased building prices is not due to the increased cost of labour and materials alone for construction problems grow more complex as more and more difficult sites have to be developed, as traffic congestion in all the Colony's road increases and as the scale of development is magnified. More staff time is therefore needed simply to maintain output and that an increase of output in real terms was achieved over the year, when the Department was under strength, is due solely to the spirit and dedication with which all staff have tackled their jobs.
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APPENDIX A
OCCUPANTS OF SENIOR DUTY POSTS
Holder
HEADQUARTERS
From
To
Director of Public
Works
Director of Building
Development
Director of Engineering
Development
Director of Lands and
Survey
Director of Water
Supplies
Mr. J. J. ROBSON, F.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E.
Mr. C. R. J. DONNITHORNE, A.R.I.B.A. Mr. E. H. ROWLEY, F.R.I.C.S. (Acting)
Mr. G. J. Skelt, B.Sc. (Eng.), D.I.C.,
F.I.C.E.
1. 4.71 25. 9.71
1. 4.71 21.11.71
Mr. J. R. Whitaker, M.A. (Cantab.), 12.11.71 21.11.71
F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., M.I.Traf.E. (Acting)
Mr. J. R. Whitaker, M.A. (Cantab.), 22.11.71 31. 3.72
F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.É., M.I.Traf.E.
Mr. R. C. CLARKE, I.S.O., B.Eng. (Min.)
(Hons.), LL.B. (Lond.), D.P.A. (Lond.), M.I.Min.E., F.R.I.C.S. Mr. W. L. T. CRUNDEN, F.R.I.C.S.,
F.R.S.H., F.I.Arb. (Acting)
Mr. A. S. ROBERTSON, B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Eng., F.I.C.E., M.I.Struct.E., F.I.W.E.
27. 7.71 24. 9.71 and
21. 2.72 23. 2.72
Mr. W. T. KNIGHT, F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E. 28. 6.71 2. 8.71
(Acting)
Mr. W. D. A. TUCKER, M.A. (Oxon.),
C.Eng., M.I.W.E., F.I.C.E. (Acting)
SUB-DEPARTMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
3. 8.71 13. 8.71
Principal Government
Architect
Mr. W. E. LEVIE, A.R.I.B.A.
1. 4.71 28. 2.72
Mr. D. W. MCDONALD, A.R.I.B.A.,
A.R.I.A.S. (Acting)
14. 2.72 28. 2.72
29. 2.72 31. 3.72
Principal Government Building Surveyor
Mr. D. W. MCDONALD, A.R.I.B.A.,
A.R.I.A.S.
BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
Mr. E. H. RoWLEY, F.R.I.C.S. Mr. J. G. STEAN, A.R.L.C.S. (Acting)
1. 4.71 10.10.71
and
24. 2.72 21. 3.72
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APPENDIX A-Contd.
Holder
From
To
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE
Principal Government
Land Agent
Principal Government
Civil Engineer
Principal Government
Highway Engineer
Mr. W. L. T. CRUNDEN, F.R.I.C.S.,
F.R.S.H.
Mr. J. T. COOPER, F.R.G.S., F.R.I.C.S. 27. 7.71 24. 9.71
(Acting)
Mr. I. L. STANTON, F.R.I.C.S. (Acting) 21. 2.72 31. 3.72
CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
Mr. J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E., M.I.Traf.E.
1.4.71 21.11.71
Mr. H. D. STEAD, M.Sc. (Eng.), D.I.C., 12. 7.71 21.11.71
M.I.C.E. (Acting)
Mr. H. D. STEAD, M.Sc. (Eng.), D.I.C., 22.11.71 31. 3.72
M.I.C.E.
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
W. C. BELL, M.I.C.E., D.I.C.
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE
Principal Government
Electrical and
Mechanical Engineer
Mr. J. A. WALLACE, F.I.Mech.E.,
M.B.I.M.
Principal Government
Water Engineer
WATERWORKS OFFICE
Mr. W. T. KNIGHT, F.I.C.E., F.I.Mun.E.
Mr. W. D. A. Tucker, M.A. (Eng.),
F.I.C.E., M.I.W.E. (Acting)
28. 6.71 18. 8.71 and
14. 2.72 31. 3.72
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APPENDIX B
STAFF FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH, 1972
(excluding vacancies)
Assist-
Assist-
Admin- istra-
Office
Profes- ant Inspec- ant
sional Profes- torate Inspec-
sional
torate
Techni cal
{tive and Clerical Others Total
Execu-
tive
Headquarters
14
1
10 100 43
3333
168
Architectural Office...
136 57 103
79
473
4 112
329 1,293
Buildings Ordinance
Office
641
13
10
38
5
55
15 200
Civil Engineering
Office
*
536
27
26
19
244
31
67 545 987
Highways Office
100
45
33
38
367
4
144
822 1,553
Crown Lands and
Survey Office
67
32
3
364
5
98 419 988
2
Electrical and
Mechanical Office 25
15
56 49
552
8
190| 2,930 3,825
Waterworks Office ...
67 48
37 116 526
7
297 1,598 2,696
Total
529
237
268 301 2,565
46 1,063 6,701 11,710
APPENDIX C
RATES OF PAY
Average
Wages per month (excluding C.O.L.A.)
Grade
Number
Employed
Lowest
Highest
Average
Artisan, Class I
2,045
$630
$716
$673
Artisan, Class II
962
$586
$673
$630
Semi-skilled Labourer
594
$472
$531
$502
Labourer
1,418
$457
$472
$465
Apprentice
35
$457
$472
$465
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Technical Apprentice
70
$330
$540
$435
Craft Apprentice
146
$215
...
$360
$288
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850
800
750+
700+
APPENDIX D
EXPENDITURE FROM 1962/63_TO_ 1971/72
MILLION DOLLARS
**** 850
800
-750
700
6.50 +
650
600
350-
500
600
550
500
450
450+
400
400-
350-
300
250
150
100
Q
62 63 63 64 64 65 65 66 66 67 67 68 68 69 69 70 70 71
(FINANCIAL YEAR IST APRIL --31ST MARCH)
Water Emergency
Non-Recurrent Expenditure
Recurrent Expenditure
Personal Emoluments & Other Charges
158
350
300
250
200
150
100
0
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TOTAL EXPENDITURE ON P.W.D. NON-RECURRENT VOTES FOR THE YEAR 1971-72
WATERWORKS
22.43
* HEADQUARTERS 2.04%
OFFICE
HEADQUARTERS...
BUILDING:
Resettlement and Low Cost Housing
ENGINEERING (Civil & Highways) 35.74%
BUILDING 39.79%
Others (Excluding $573 for World Refugee Year
Schemes)
ENGINEERING (CIVIL AND HIGHWAYS)
WATERWORKS
TOTAL
159
EXPENDITURE
$ 10,880,784
$ 98,421,749
$113,789,238 $212,210,987
:
$190,648,644
$119,642,573
$533,382,988
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APPENDIX F
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEARS ENDED 31ST MARCH, 1968 to 31st March, 1972
GROSS EXPENDITURE
1967-68
1968-69
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
7/
%
%
$
%
Administration:
Personal Emolument
89,780,068
15.94 104,640,803
20.30 116,360,215
22.38 132,224,530 (1) 19.68) 146,918,719 (1) 16.38
Other Charges:
Headquarters
361,433
530,576
561,371
1,112,675
1,453,853
Architectural Office
758,576
924,563
979,986
855,567
786,422
Buildings Ordinance
Office
275,876
271,048
278,844
136,253
99,970
Crown Lands and Survey
Office
511,249
380,277
406,085
420,617
452,763
Civil Engineering Office
670,801
376,566
781,912*
828,785*!
1,006,020*
Electrical and Mechan-
ical Office
110,670
512,063
177,194
287,131
352,600
Waterworks Office
1,033,250
934,346
1,084,143
884,892
817,150
3,721,855
0.66 3,929,439
0.76 4,269,535
0.82
4,525,920 (2) 0.67
4,968,778 (2) 0.56
Special Expenditure:
Headquarters
13,011
Architectural Office
13,043
2,728
31,851
12,141
63,577
49,012
3,962
49,946
Buildings Ordinance
Office
—
13,416
Crown Lands and Survey Office
72,658
131,061
204,666
171,674
343,641
Civil Engineering Office
184,186
605,298
290,814*
944,475*
574,914*
Electrical and Mechan-
ical Office
Waterworks Office
808,260
425,678
1,142,359
85,675
530,110
554,704
637,262
430,895
298,271
353,111
1,516,836
0.27 1,999,972
0.39
1,468,626
0.28
2,081,713 (3) 0.31 1,978,252 (3) 0.22
Total P.W.D.
(1)+(2)+(3)
95,018,759
16.87| 110,570,214
21.45 122,098,376
23.48 138,832,163 20.66| 153,865,749 17.16
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1967-68
1968-69
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
S
%
$
%
$
%
%
%
Public Works Recurrent:
Architectural Office Buildings Ordinance Office
15,962,550
19,413,295
20,686,515
22,878,058
27,776,967
11,009
Crown Lands and Survey
Office
9,871
300,585
Civil Engineering Office
19,448,962
20,671,368
490,938
18,918,261*
975,653
23,944,713*
2,354,021
48,210,933*
Electrical and Mechanical
Office
5,360,930
7,000,437
7,779,759
10,455,611
12,486,206
Waterworks Office...
40,594,089
42,774,315
44,655,478
42,741,451
48,733,255
Works executed on private account
4,546,253
2,428,707
3,023,594
3,860,252
5,967,242
Total P.W.R.
85,922,655
15.25 92,588,707
17.97 95,554,545
18.38 104,855,738
15.60 145,539,633
16.23
Public Works Non-Recurrent:
Buildings
170,117,164
152,574,867
170,616,681
184,407,284
Headquarters
13,085,305
3,745,338
10,700,824
13,754,586
Civil Engineering
89,800,797
68,870,353
72,022,715*
125,750,572*
Waterworks
87,796,545
67,254,524
30,373,421
72,808,780
212,210,987 10,880,784 190,648,644*| 119,642,573
Total P.W.
Non-Recurrent
World Refugee Year Schemes]
360,799,811
64.06 292,445,082
56.75 283,713,641
54.56 396,721,222
59.03 533,382,988
59.47
39,785
8,535
29,743
15,673
573
Sub-total Capital Works
360,839,596
64,07 292,453,617
56.75 283,743,384
54.56 396,736,895
59.03 533,383,561
59.47
Total Expenditure
541,781,010
495,612,538
501,396,305
640,424,796
832,788,943
Total expenditure for Defence Works
21,437,567
3.81
19,759,572
3.83
18,642,647
3.58 31,622,025†
4.71 64,061,565†|
7.14
Grand Total Expenditure
563,218,577
515,372,110
520,038,952
672,046,821
896,850,508
1
161
Digitized by
Note: * Figure includes expenditure of Highways Office.
↑ See Appendices I and J.
i
Works carried out by
consultants
Miscellaneous
APPENDIX
STATISTICAL SUMMARY OF P.W.D.
HEADQUARTERS
Approved Estimate
ture
Actual Per- Expendi- cent-
age
BUILDINGS
Approved Estimate
Actual Expendi- ture
Per- cent-
age
Airport
3,880,000
4,477,042 115.38
750,000
20,812,700
362,039 10,518,745
48.27 Education
7,585,000
3,831,423 50.51
50.54
Fire Services
4,555,000
6,273,026 137.71
General
20,012,300
27,866,923 139.24
Judiciary
620,000
985,630 158.97
Low Cost Housing
Estates
63,271,000
58,521,695| 92.49
Medical and Health...
33,503,000
29,213,517 87.19
New Territories
4,500,000
3,790,559 84.23
Police
2,320,000
7,783,636 335.50
Post Office
980,000
520,845
53.14
Prisons
Resettlement Social Welfare Urban Services
(Urban Areas) Urban Services
(New Territories). Miscellaneous
6,847,000
6,750,734
98.59
46,600,000
39,900,054
85.62
235,000
11,178,000
49,479
21.05
9,636,972
86.21
4,357,300 2,780,323 63.80 16,947,000
9,829,129 $7.99
Total:
21,562,700 10,880,784 50,46
Digitized by
227,390,600) 212,210,987|||| 93.32||
G
NON-RECURRENT EXPENDITURE 1971-72
ENGINEERING
Approved Estimate
Actual Per- Expendi- cent-
ture
age
WATERWORKS
Approved Estimate
Actual Expendi- ture $
Per- cent-
age
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Hong Kong Island
466,000
1,004,004 215.45
Portworks Division
Works in H.K.
Works in Kin.
729,000 1,257,111 6,500,000
172.44
Works in N.T.
1,018,000
4,957,778 7,806,923
76.27 766.88 New Territories
Kowloon and New
Kowloon ...
1,163,000
825,376
70.97
Drainage Works
Division
Works in H.K.
748,000
Works in Kin.
1,929,000
Works in N.T.
6,582,000
464,248 62.06 1,822,251 94.46 8,406,987 127.72
Development and
Airport Division
Works in Kin.
3,220,000
Works in N.T.
5,485,000
3,744,730 116.29 3,822,199 69.68
Works in Sha Tin
New Town
3,640,000
2,319,936 63.73
Works in Castle Peak
New Town
4,521,000
6,414,529 141.88
(Excluding Plover
Cove, High Island
Schemes, River Indus Flood Pumping Scheme, Raising of Plover Cove Dams, Upra- ting and Extension of Sha Tin Treat- ment Works and Pumping Station and Tai Po Tau Pumping Station and Single Purpose Desalting Plant)
14,813,000 12,464,482| 84.14
Works on Railway
360,000
Works on Airport
3,121,000
2,479,668
4,259,488 1183.19 Single Purpose
79.45 Desalting Plant
Works By Consultants
Plover Cove...
2,638,000
3,483,248 2,110,744 80.01
Works in H.K.
3,600,000
Works in Kin.
938,627 3,522,000 1,275,497
36.21
Works in N.T.
Works on Airport
26.07 River Indus Flood
Pumping Scheme.... High Island...
8,000
75,734 946.68
60,873,000 47,967,219
78.79
Raising of Plover
Miscellaneous
Cove Dams etc.
Hong Kong-M.B.Q.|
40,000
Category D
1,000,000
32,730 788,702
81.82 General
34,325,000 44,965,427 131.00
40,440,000 49,946,477|| 123.51 1,086,000 4,767,081 438.96
78.87
Works carried out by!
E. & M.O.
Hong Kong Island
Road Works...
Other
2,097,000
10,000,000 8,743,016 87.43
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
10,726,000! 12,663,739 118.06
2,237,865 106.71
Kowloon and New
Kowloon
Road Works
12,906,000
21,627,467 167.57
Other
2,831,000
3,180,741 112.35
New Territories
Road Works
11,343,600
12,908,373 113.79
Other
3,368,000
3,663,551 108.77
Works by Consultants
Works in H.K.
4,761,000
6,793,641 142.69
Works in Kln.
Works in N.T.
Traffic Engineering
Division Works by T.E.
Division
Miscellaneous
Minor reconstruction
of motor roads, bridges and
footpaths...
Works contingent on
development
Category D
8,631,000 12,387,329 143.52 2,401,000 657,664 27.39
2,901,000 1,397,352 48.16
4,900,000 2,897,221 59.12
1,600,000
820,000
2,078,403 129.90 653,659 79.71
186,173,600 190,648,644|| 102.40
| 94,939,000 119,642,573 126.02
Digitized by
Digitized by
APPENDIX H
COMPARATIVE TABLE OF VALUE OF CONTRACTS FOR CAPITAL WORKS AWARDED
DURING THE YEARS 1967-68 TO 1971-72
164
164
Buildings
:.
:
:
Engineering (Other than Waterworks)
Waterworks
Total
:
:
1967-68
1968--69
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
$
$
$
$
164,952,000 | 204,245,000 212,090,000 *207,283,000 | 148,376,000
61,613,000
67,096,000 114,016,000 | 304,569,000 | 181,320,000
16,601,000 4,025,000
20,551,000 | 136,998,000 | 305,202,000
243,166,000 | 275,366,000 346,657,000 | 648,850,000 | 634,898,000
* The value of contracts for Capital Works in respect of Buildings during the year 1970–71 should read $207,283,000 instead of $383,413,000 as stated in appendix H of the Annual Departmental Report, 1970-71.
APPENDIX I
STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURE INCURRED IN RESPECT OF WORKS AND SERVICES UNDER THE 1971 DEFENCE COSTS (WORKS) AGREEMENT FOR THE
FINANCIAL YEAR 1971-72
Maintenance of Services Works
Buildings
Minor Works (up to $4,000)
Electrical and Mechanical Operation and Replacement
New Services Minor Works
Total expenditure charged to Hong Kong Government
Funds
$
$
Army
Royal Navy.
12,881,713.25
370,630.45
1,488,727.60
1,401,182.55
16,142,253.85
910,450.11
38,230.51
145,313.53
259,687.14
1,353,681.29
Royal Air Force
1,421,765.41*
39,950.05
127,561.45
198,627.23
1,787,904.14
165
Digitized by
15,213,928.77
448,811.01
1,761,602.58
1,859,496.92
19,283,839.28
* Inclusive of expenditure $291,579.94 (i.e. works costs plus 16% D.E.) reimbursed to H.B.M. Department of the Environment in respect of works carried out by them.
APPENDIX J(1)
STATEMENT OF CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITURE INCURRED UNDER THE £2.4 MILLION DEFENCE COSTS AGREEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1971-72
(i) Amount paid to H.B.M. Department of the Environment for works carried out by them but chargeable to Hong Kong Government...
(ii) Actual expenditure incurred by P.W.D. in respect of Capital Works chargeable to Hong Kong Government Funds under the Agreement
3
$
5,303.75
2,813,869.11
$2,819,172.86
APPENDIX J(2)
STATEMENT OF CAPITAL WORKS EXPENDITURE INCURRED UNDER THE £17 MILLION 1971 DEFENCE COSTS (WORKS) AGREEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1971-72
(i) Amount paid to H.B.M. Department of the Environment for expenditure incurred by them but chargeable to Hong Kong Government (including 16% D.E. for Works)
(ii) Actual expenditure incurred by P.W.D. in respect of Capital Works chargeable to Hong Kong Government Funds under the Agreement
414
$24,105,446.94
17,853,105.64
$41,958,552.58
APPENDIX K
ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
NEW BUILDING PROJECTS COSTING MORE THAN $50,000 COMPLETED IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1971-72
Project
Kai Tak Terminal Building Modifications-Stage III-Extension of 747
nose-in pier Stand 8
Kai Tak Terminal Building-Additional Office Accommodation Secondary Technical School, North Kowloon
King's Park Fire Station
***
Prevention of Erosion at Fire Services Training School-Pat Heung
Approximate Cost
$
19,300,000
925,000
2,900,000
1,542,000
220,000
166
Digitized by
APPENDIX K-Contd.
Project
Approximate
Cost
$
Reprovisioning of Aberdeen Fisheries Office and Marine Licensing Station Yau Ma Tei Government Slipway Reprovisioning Stage II (Buildings)... Site formation, Pipers Hill
1,950,000
11,400,000
1,785,745
New Building for Radio Hong Kong
North-East Kowloon Government Offices
6,000,000
9,150,000
Incinerator Plant, Lai Chi Kok-Provision of Staff Quarters Government Television Studios
...
►
Insect Screening to Government Buildings in the New Territories Kai Tak Bond and Inspection Area Alterations to the Central Government Offices, Main and East Wings 12-14 Middle Cap Road-Provision of Additional Bedrooms Non-departmental Quarters, Type I and II, Hong Kong Island, Phase I-60
Quarters
Improvements to Lighting and Ventilation in Sung Wong Toi Road
Workshop
•
1,200,000
3,203,000
781,000
**
240,000
...
1,400,000
52,000
12,112,000
*
***
133,000
Kowloon Camber Breakwater-Buoyage Yard Tsuen Wan Magistracy Building
***
100,000
3,682,000
Low Cost Housing Estate, Kwai Hing
13,800,000
Siu Lam Hospital for the Mentally Subnormal
5,534,000
Standard Clinic for Kwai Chung North
1,000,000
Dental Clinic at Tai Lam
240,000
Provision of Fire Escape for Block ‘E’, Queen Mary Hospital
160,000
Air-conditioning of Armouries in Police Stations
80,000
Alterations to Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station ...
146,000
Alterations to Police Headquarters-North Wing
147,000
Chi Ma Wan Prison Warders' Quarters
439,000
Toilet Facilities for Chi Ma Wan Prison Dormitories
360,000
Tong Fuk Prison, Water Supply
355,000
Resettlement Estate at Jordan Valley West
44,000,000
Resettlement Estate, Shek Lei ...
50,000,000
Resettlement Estate at Tsz Wan Shan
127,000,000
Resettlement Estate at Yau Tong Bay
26,100,000
Resettlement Estate at Chai Wan Area 7
13,000,000
Li Cheng Uk Estate-Rewiring of Mark I and II Blocks Wong Tai Sin Estate--Rewiring of Mark I and II Blocks Resettlement Estate at Castle Peak, Area 10 Aberdeen Rehabilitation Centre-lift and balcony
1,602,000
2,860,000
8,000,000
145,000
Li Cheng Uk Swimming Pool ...
A
Kai Tak East Playground (at San Po Kong) Hoi Sham Park, To Kwa Wan-Stage I
•
6,083,000
1,436,000
1,140,000
167
Digitized by
APPENDIX K-Contd.
Approximate
Project
Cost
$
30
7
King's Park Sports Ground-Stage II
King's Park Sports Ground-Stage I
Cheung Sha Wan Playground .....
Floodlighting of Games Pitches in Public Parks--4th Group
725,000 1,098,000
643,000
203,000
Latrine at Lai Yip Street/Wai Yip Street
...
...
147,000
Latrine at Kennedy Town Reclamation (at the Victoria Road Bus Terminus) Shau Kei Wan Market ...
109,000
M
**
*
1,944,000
Go
Ngau Tau Kok (Jordan Valley) Market
744,000
Go
IJ Grade Quarters at Colonial Cemetery, Happy Valley
86,000
Fa
Off-street Refuse Collection Points adjacent to Public Latrines/Bathhouses Central Market-Office Accommodation for the Hawker Liaison Section Ossarium at Colonial Cemetery, Happy Valley
105,000
CH
125,000
Ki
...
72,000
Ya
Beach Building at Clear Water Bay Beach
591,000
K
Beach Building at Cheung Chau
251,000
Fa
Sham Tseng Playground, Tsuen Wan
140,000
Pre
Latrine and Bathhouse at Hung Shui Kiu
570,000
M
Latrine at Chung Hing Back Street, Cheung Chau
119,000
M
Latrine at Tai Au Mun Bus Terminus, Clearwater Bay Road
120,000
W
Hawker Bazaar at Tsuen Wan, Area 4
1,476,000
Ki
Installation of a New Approach Surveillance Radar at Beacon Hill
690,000
ld
Garden Road Complex, Stage IV(a)—Reprovisioning of Public Latrine
Re
at Kennedy Road
100,000
Pr
B.M.H.-Air Conditioning and Heating-Phase I
100,000
In
Fan Gardens Camp-Improvement
...
850,000
San Wai-Conversion of Rifle Range to an Electric Target Range
1,000,000
20
Victoria Barracks-Joint Communications Centre
***
784,000
Sek Kong (N) Camp-Training Theatre
520,000
In
Sek Kong (S) Camp-Improvements
2,270,000
A
Microwave Project-Phase I
...
300,000
L
St. George's School Temporary Classrooms
71,000
Si
Perowne Camp-Accommodation for 5 Officers
250,000
Improvement to Dill's Corner, NAAFI Families Shop and Amenities
Centre
100,000
Sek Kong (N) Camp-Two 30 m. Ranges
180,000
Gurkha Married Quarters-New Territories-(Perowne)
2,100,000
L
H.M.S. Tamar-Shore to Ship Electricity Supply (Externals) H.M.S. Tamar-Paint Store
290,000
143,000
Stonecutters' Island-Navy Married Quarters-Modernization Kai Tak-Improvements to Electricity Supply.
Retrospective Air-Conditioning (1971-72)
168
210,000
::
230,000
283,000
N
Digitized by
APPENDIX L
ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
BUILDING PROJECTS ESTIMATED TO COST MORE THAN $50,000.00 ON WHICH CONSTRUCTION OR SITE FORMATION WAS IN PROGRESS
DURING 1971-72
Project
Estimated
Cost
$
Morrison Hill Swimming Pool
Government Secondary School, Sha Tin
Government Secondary Technical School, Kwai Chung
Fanling Fire Station
Cheung Sha Wan Fire Station
King's Park Ambulance Depot Yau Tong Fire Station
Kwai Chung Fire Station
Fanling Revenue Station-Extension
:.
:
7,819,000
3,400,000
3,800,000
A4
1,875,800
2,047,000
4
2,863,000
***
***
2,472,000
**
2,067,000
1,439,300
Preventive Service Quarters, Kowloon
3,730,000
Multi-storey Car Park, Murray Road
15,500,000
Motor Vehicles Service Station, Kennedy Town Incinerator
1,062,000
Motor Vehicle Service Station for the Electrical and Mechanical Office... Kiosks on Blake Pier for Tourist Junks
1,103,500
...
52,000
Identification of Public Buildings
95,000
Reprovisioning of Department of the Environment property at Kai Tak... Provision of 39 No. Married Soldiers' Quarters at Victoria Barracks Insect Screening to Government Buildings in the New Territories, 2nd
Programme
8,150,000
4,500,000
297,000
200 Non-departmental Quarters Type I and II Hong Kong Island-
Phase II (25 Type II Quarters, Mansfield Road)...
I
4,144,000
Interpreter Booths in Legislative Council and Urban Council Chambers... Public Records Office
52,000
160,000
Low Cost Housing Estate at Aberdeen (Wong Chuk Hang) Site formation for Low Cost Housing Estate, Ko Chiu Road
40,050,000
8,260,000
Ko Chiu Road Low Cost Housing Estate
...
27,300,000
Government Low Cost Housing Estate at Lei Muk Shue-Site Formation
and Engineering Works
11,450,000
Government Low Cost Housing Estate at Lei Muk Shue (construction)... 49,600,000 Low Cost Housing Estate, Kwai Shing (Site Formation) Low Cost Housing Estate, Kwai Shing-Site I (Building) Low Cost Housing Estate, Kwai Fong
...
12,000,000
**
34,700,000
45,750,000
Low Cost Housing Estate, Ho Man Tin
34,800,000
Government Low Cost Housing Estate-Tung Tau Tsuen Road
15,500,000
New Lai Chi Kok Hospital
***
51,500,000
169
Digitized by
APPENDIX L-Contd.
Project
Estimated
Cost
$
New Vaccine Institute, Pok Fu Lam
Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung Polyclinic, Stage I.....
2,932,300
2,770,000
Medical Department Laundry (Shau Kei Wan Hospital)
***
5,551,500
Victoria Public Mortuary-Reprovisioning...
1,020,000
Queen Mary Hospital-Reprovisioning of the Mortuary, Virus Laboratory
and Clinical Pathology Service
8,746,100
New Lai Chi Kok General and Mental Hospitals, Combined Staff Quarters Pharmaceutical Manufactory: Central Medical Stores, Government Stores
16,725,500
Department Compound, North Point
912,000
New Clinical Building, Queen Mary Hospital
6,416,000
Queen Mary Hospital Liquid Oxygen Supply
63,000
Senior Departmental Quarters Tsuen Wan
7,557,000
Construction of New Village Houses for Hoi Pa Stage I and Ham Tin
Villages in Tsuen Wan
7,003,000
Police Headquarters, Stage III
22,737,000
New Depot for Police Tactical Unit
...
11,530,000
Shing Wo Road Police Station
3,661,000
Chai Wan Sub-Divisional Police Station
3,530,000
Ngau Tau Kok Sub-Divisional Police Station
3,591,000
Improvements to Police Stations-second 5 year programme
260,000
Upper Levels Police Station Vehicle Access
244,000
Tsz Wan Shan Sub-Divisional Police Station
3,580,000
Police Dog Unit-Kai Tak Sub-Unit
195,000
Additional Parking/Drill Facilities, Police Training School, Aberdeen Reprovisioning of So Uk Post Office...
105,000
149,000
Alterations and Improvements to the Postal Facilities at the General Post
Office
1,112,000
Air-conditioning of Branch Post Offices
190,000
Pik Uk Prison
***
5,682,000
Prisons Department Mental Hospital
*
8,471,000
Dragon's Back Training Centre
3,287,000
Tai Lam Treatment Centre Married Officers' Quarters Maximum Security Training Centre ...
...
2,185,260
...
10,335,000
Detention Centre for Young Offenders at Shek Pik... Resettlement Estate at Lam Tin, Area B
340,000
52,000,000
Resettlement Estate at Sau Mau Ping
95,385,000
Pak Tin Resettlement Estate
...
...
55,700,000
2 Resettlement Factories at Kwai Chung Area 28 (Nos. 1 and 2) ... Lo Fu Ngam Estate-Rewiring of Mark I and II Blocks Tung Tau Estate-Rewiring of Mark I and II Blocks
7,320,000
·
1,562,000
:
2,200,000
170
Digitized by
APPENDIX L-Contd.
Estimated
Project
Tai Wo Hau Estate-Rewiring of Mark I and II Blocks
Resettlement Estate at Hing Wah
Sau Mau Ping Resettlement Estate-Stage III
Cost
$
2,024,000
49,300,000
17,200,000
Alterations and Improvements to Social Welfare Department Centres in
Resettlement Buildings
...
57,000
Kennedy Town Swimming Pool-Stage I
4,200,000
Floodlighting of Games Pitches in Public Parks—3rd Group
250,000
Improvements and Additions to Boundary Street Sports Ground
842,000
Latrine at Monmouth Path
207,000
Latrine and Off Street Refuse Collection Point at Lee Chung Street, Chai
Wan
170,000
Latrine and Bathhouse at Mongkok Road/Shanghai Street... Latrine/Bathhouse at Water Street/Pokfulam Road...
200,000
297,600
Latrine at Wan Chai Ferry Concourse and Bus Terminus Old Latrines Renovation Programme
73,000
720,300
Wong Tai Sin Market
Columbarium in Wo Hop Shek Cemetery
Improvements to Government Canteens
...
4,000,000
662,000
275,000
Fanling Recreation Ground Stage I ...
1,318,000
Latrine and Bathhouse at Sai Kung Town
506,100
Latrine at Area 9, Castle Peak New Town, Stage 1A
148,300
Latrine at San Tin Village Complex, Yuen Long
194,000
Castle Peak New Town-Stage 1A-Proposed Quarters for Sewage Treat-
ment Works Staff
***
Connaught Road Central Widening-Public Latrine
105,000
Bus and Ferry Concourse at Tai Kok Tsui and Cherry Street Approach,
Stage II-Covered Way
་་་
1,220,000
Kwun Tong-Combined Ferry Concourse---Covered Way
1,140,000
High Island Water Scheme-Rehousing
Improvements to Water Supplies in Military Camps in New Territories
Areas
15,500,000
...
100,000
Sek Kong School-Additional Places
Osborn Barracks-Swimming Pool
820,000
375,000
...
Gurkha Married Quarters-New Territories--(Phase II)
Perowne Barracks—Alteration to British and Gurkha Officers Messes Osborn Barracks-90 No. Married Quarters
H.M.S. Tamar-Extension to Sick Bay and Living Accommodation Stonecutters' Island-Modernization of Communications
H.M.S. Tamar-Improvements to Wardroom
Victoria Barracks-Ramp Leading to Infants School
105,000
11,000,000
...
8,300,000
1,850,000
12,100,000
150,000
90,000
171
Digitized by
APPENDIX M
ARCHITECTURAL OFFICE
LIST OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY PRIVATE ARCHITECTS AND LIST OF PRIVATE QUANTITY SURVEYORS
ENGAGED ON BUILDING PROJECTS
(1) Projects undertaken by Private Architects:
Construction of New Village Houses for : Hoi Pa, Stage I, and Ham Tin Villages in Tsuen Wan
Government Television Studios
Morrison Hill Swimming Pool
Siu Lam Hospital for the Mentally
Sub-normal
Prisons Department Mental Hospital
Colony Transit Mail Office and Sorting:
Office
Specialist Clinic-Hong Kong Island
East
Mr. CHUNG Wah-nan
:
Messrs. Eric Cumine and Associates Messrs. Leigh and Orange
Messrs. Spence, Robinson
:
Messrs. Spence, Robinson
Messrs. SZETO Wai, Architects and
Engineers
Mr. Clifford WONG Chun-fai
(2) Private Quantity Surveyors engaged on various Government Building Projects:
Messrs. Bridgewater and Coulton (Hong Kong)
Messrs. Langdon, Every and Seah
Messrs. Levett and Bailey
Messrs. C. S. Toh and Press
Mr. D. P. Woo
APPENDIX N
BUILDINGS ORDINANCE OFFICE
SUMMARY OF STATISTICS FOR 1971-72
(Comparative Statistics for 1970-71 in italics)
I. HEAD OFFICE
Registration of Architects and Contractors
Architects registered
Contractor registered
Lift Contractors registered
Escalator Contractors registered
Ventilation Contractors registered
(1970–71)
33
44
149
134
5
Nil
4
Nil
...
23
Nil
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous permits issued for matsheds and hoardings,
including the renewal of such permits
**
172
1,710
1,354
Digitized by
APPENDIX N-Contd.
II. GENERAL DIVISIONS
General Work
(a) Buildings certified for occupation
Demand notes issued for permits to erect balconies over public streets and Crown Land, total value $2,836,917.71 ($1,655,229.90)
Declared capital cost of new buildings completed ...
Cases Works Orders issued for the suspension of
approved building works
Drain tests carried out
Exclusion Orders granted under the Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (N.B. These orders are recom- mended by a Tenancy Tribunal, and not by the Buildings Ordinance Office)
Inspections of licensed premises and schools
688
(1970-71)
580
326
249
$991.2M $565.3M
40
23
926
776
198
150
1,576
1,409
(b) A total of 9,201 (7,907) approval permits were issued in respect of the following proposed buildings and other building works:
Proposed Buildings
Residence
Apartment*
Tenementt
Apartment/Commercial‡
Tenement/Commercial§
Commercial
Industrial
Warehouse
School/Religious
Hospital/Clinic Welfare/Recreational Public Utility
Office/Staff Quarters
Hotel
Low Cost Housing
Cinema/Residential/Commercial
Cinema
Miscellaneous
***
Extension to existing Building
:
:
34
38
129
128
Nil
Nil
472
248
127
268
155
95
67
116
14
9
31
22
1
2
21
16
22
20
Nil
3
5
1
2
4
1
Nil
Nil
14
17
12
14
(Note: A total of 1,107 approval permits were issued in respect of these proposed buildings, compared with 1,004 for 1970–71)
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Other Building Works
(1970–71)
Demolition
623
423
Site Formation
120
103
Private Road
3
2
Alteration to existing building
551
505
Amendment plan (i.e. to amend approved plans)
2,380
1,972
Piling, superstructure or other structural plan.....
2,446
2,217
Structural amendment plan
***
1,108
869
Drainage (and wells)
863
812
Notes:
* An apartment building is a building consisting of self-contained
units of residential accommodation.
† A tenement building is a building in which any living room is adapted or intended for the use of more than one tenant or sub- tenant, 'living room' being defined as any room adapted or intended as a place for cooking or sleeping.
‡ An apartment/commercial building is usually a building in which the ground or lower floors are intended for commercial usage, the remainder being for apartments.
§ A tenement/commercial building is usually a building in which the ground or lower floors are intended for commercial usage, the remainder being for tenements.
Control and Enforcement
Buildings inspected
147
383
Statutory Notices served in respect of un-
authorized works
465
1,261
Statutory Notices complied with (including
Notices carried forward from 1970-71)
454
1,962
III. DANGEROUS BUILDINGS diviSION
Closure Orders obtained
Demolition Orders issued
Repair Notices issued
234
140
189
113
666
427
Redevelopment Notices issued
173
107
Redevelopment Orders issued
137
65
Persons dispossessed as a result of Closure Orders
12,588
4,153
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APPENDIX O
CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
NEW CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS COSTING OVER $100,000 COMPLETED IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1971-72
Project
Approximate Cost
$
Port works
Aldrich Bay Breakwater
4,047,375
Hydrological Surveys of Victoria and Tolo Harbours
700,000
Bus and Ferry Concourse at Tai Kok Tsui, Stage I, Seawall and
Reclamation
1,035,746
Tai Kok Tsui Ferry Terminal
3,098,178
Yau Ma Tei Slipway Reprovisioning, Stage I (Pier and Slipway)
6,743,000
Cha Kwo Ling Seawall, Stage II
2,712,040
Kwun Tong Passenger Ferry Pier
3,282,857
Dredging of Sai Kung Harbour
500,000
Pier at Shek Pik
291,123
Extension of Cheung Chau Praya, Stage I
255,367
Light Beacons in Deep Bay
...
216,486
Light Beacons at Tai A Chau (Soko Islands) Yuen Kok Lamma
Island and Fanlau (Lantau)
...
153,000
Light Beacon at Pun Shan Shek (Bunsansiah Rock)
144,233
Improvement to existing breakwater at Three Fathoms Cove, Plover
Cove Water Scheme
133,422
Dredging of Channel leading to Tai O Creek, Lantau...
346,480
Dredging for Improvement in natural anchorage at Chek Keng, Long
Harbour
414,784
Kowloon Bay Seawall, Part II
...
1,046,679
Castle Peak New Town Stage IA, Construction of Seawall in Area 27
710,193
Kowloon Bay Seawall, Part IV, Stage I ...
1,038,590
Pier for Fire Services Department, North Point
405,908
Development and Airport Works
Extension to the Airline Industry Vehicle Park, Hong Kong Airport...
190,000
Drainage Works
Construction of Lai Chi Kok Submarine Outfall Construction of Main Culvert in Kwai Chung West Shing Mun River Flood Control Scheme, Stage I Remedial Works to Landslide Area in Ma Shan Village and associated
Roads and Drainage Works
...
1,800,000
1,500,000
1,750,000
567,000
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APPENDIX P
CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS ON WHICH CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED OR COMMENCED DURING 1971-72
Project
Approximate Cost
$
Port Works
Wan Chai Reclamation, Stage I
24,500,000
Sandy Bay Reclamation, Stage II
5,700,000
Incinerator Plant, Hong Kong Island
:
21,470,000
Supply and Installation of Plant for Cutting up Poultry Crates-
Kennedy Town
***
150,000
Light Beacon at Ngan Chau
70,000
Tong Mi Road Extension and Reclamation, Stage I
5,220,000
Tong Mi Road Extension and Reclamation, Stage II
21,120,000
Incinerator and Composting Plant, Kowloon
28,730,000
Second Incinerator in Kowloon ...
...
33,500,000
Feasibility Study of a Proposed Container Terminal at Kwai Chung...
850,000
Container Terminal at Kwai Chung, Clearance of Borrow Areas
Container Terminal at Kwai Chung, Access Roads
1,860,000
6,350,000
Container Terminal at Kwai Chung, Dredging of Approaches
15,000,000
Provision of Light Beacons at Rambler Channel Typhoon Shelter ...
90,000
Dolphin at Old Cattle Pier, Kennedy Town
550,000
Refuse Disposal by Controlled Tipping (Hong Kong), Investigation...
20,000
Development and Airport Works
Resiting the Railway Terminus, Preliminary Works
2,519,000
Kowloon Canton Railway-Hung Hom Development, Stage II
18,800,000
...
Kowloon Canton Railway-Hung Hom Development, Stage III,
Phase I
24,000,000
Kowloon Bay Development Drainage Works--Stage I
5,260,000
Aircraft Long-Term Parking Areas, Kai Tak Airport
3,200,000
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Project
Extension of Aircraft Parking Aprons and Taxiways, Kai Tak Airport
-Stage I ...
Air Cargo Area Access Road-Kai Tak Airport
Link Taxiway-Kai Tak Airport
Services Hospital, King's Park, Ancillary Works
Approximate Cost
$
11,400,000
825,000
11,250,000
280,000
Drainage Works
Civil Engineering Projects on which construction continued or commenced during 1971-72.
Stormwater Culverts and Sewer Extensions off Arsenal Street and
Fenwick Street, Wan Chai Reclamation
1,750,000
Purchase of Screening Plant and Equipment for Yuen Long Sewage
Disposal Stage I
1,400,000
Construction of Kwai Chung Intercepting Sewer Extension, Stage II
1,528,000
Disposal of Sewage sludge and Solid Wastes and Maintenance of
Civil Engineering Works in Sewage-Handling Stations
Construction of Sewer North of Lai Chi Kok Bay
Construction of Shek Kip Mei Street and Maple Street Sewers
...
1,530,000
840,000
...
1,800,000
Completion of Yuen Long Intercepting Sewer and Additional Site
Formation for Sewage Screening and Pumping Plant
Construction of Stormwater Drain and Sewers in Shan Kwong Road
and Nearby Streets
477,000
1,336,000
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APPENDIX Q
CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
SUMMARY OF MAJOR LAND FORMATION PROJECTS
Area to Estimated Area
Expenditure
Location
be formed
(Acres)
Cost ($M)
Completed (Acres)
(SM)
to 31.3.72
Kowloon Bay
*514.0 *130.0
287.0
Ho Man Tin
Development
*116.0 *27.6
95.2
Lung Cheung Road
Development
Area No. 1
154.0
26.8
35.0
Kwai Chung
521.0
144.5
479.0
Castle Peak New
Town, Stage IA...
230.0
54.5
206.0
Sha Tin New Town,
Stage I Phase I ...
100.0
50.0
25.5
Sandy Bay, Stage II
21.5
5.7
17.9
Wan Chai ...
*90.8
36.5
89.6
Remarks
12.38 Reclamation being formed by public and Government dumping. Full scheme not yet approved.
19.50 Site for residential and
community use.
9.69 Sites for residential, Government and com- munity use.
87.95 Site for Government housing, industrial and community use. Full scheme not yet approved. Figures adjusted for Container Terminal being developed by private enterprise.
27.88 Sites for residential, in- dustrial, government and community use.
4.41 Sites for residential, in- dustrial, government and community use.
3.12 Reclamation for com-
munity use.
18.70 Reclamation for road im- provement and general development.
Chai Wan ...
172.2
34.01
89.0
†4.01 Reclamation for resettle- ment and private develop- ment.
* Figures revised.
† Include $0.7M for drainage works and $2.1M for that part of the reclamation
completed in 1960.
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APPENDIX R
CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Kai Tak Airport-Runway Extension
Runway Grooving Trials, Hong Kong Airport...
Airport Tunnel Road, Mok Cheong Street to
Kowloon Bay Reclamation
Aerodrome Lighting Control and Improvements to the Approach Lighting System to Runway 13 at the Hong Kong Airport-Investigation ...
Main Culvert in Kwai Chung Central ...
Clear Water Bay Road Development
Hydrological Surveys in Tolo and Victoria
Harbours
Shek Wu Hui Pilot Sewage Treatment Plant
Fifth Incinerator at Kennedy Town
Second Incinerator in Kowloon ...
:
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Messrs. Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick & Partners
do
- do
do
do
Messrs. W. Szeto & Partners
Messrs. J. D. & D. M. Watson
do
Messrs. W V. Zinn and Associates.
do
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CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE
GENERAL STATISTICS
(A) Road Works Carried Out
New roads completed (miles)
(B) Drainage Works Carried Out
New drains laid (ft.)
(C) Sewage Laboratory
Hong Kong Kowloon
New Territories
Total
1.09
1.09
1,100 10,896
18,990
30,986
***
1,570
+
7,508
No. of samples of sewage and seawater collected for analysis No. of tests carried out
(D) Production in Government Quarries
Mainland Island
Total
Mainland Island
***
Total Crushed Stone (Tons)
1967-68 1968-69 1969-70 1970–71 1971-72
33,579 64,855 25,092 47,816
81,750 133,720 173,440
49,249 111,470 133,650
58,671 112,671 130,999 245,190 307,090
Bitumen-Coated,Materials (Tons)
68,774 67,633 58,792 70,140 110,770 30,623 32,624 29,754 38,270 28,715
Total
99,397 100,257 88,546 108,410 139,485
Ready-mixed Concrete (Tons)
Mainland
23,415
19,464
...
(E) Materials Testing Laboratories—Physical tests on soils and building materials
Tests for compressive strength of concrete cubes Tests on physical properties of cement Grading and other tests on aggregates
Tests on steel and other metals
...
Tests on bitumen and bituminous products
Soil tests Pipe tests
...
Miscellaneous tests
61,496
1,488
2,456
13,982
3,336
***
3,090
624
Total
(F) Quarries Revenue
Sales of Quarry Products... Sales of Sand
Quarry Contract Premia
Laboratory Fees
Departmental Charges on Stone Sales
Total
180
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1,481
87,953
Amount $
:.
7,838,469
20,772,678
VICINTAAV
2,426,693
71,073 70,147
31,179,060
(G) Sales of Sand in Cubic Yards-1971-72
Digitized by
181
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APPENDIX S-Contd.
6
Annual Totals
1
2
3
4
5
Quarter
1st
2nd Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep Oct-Dec Jan-Mar
3rd
4th
1971-72
1970-71
L
1969-70
BUILDING SAND
From Depots:
Kennedy Town
North Point
Cheung Sha Wan
Kwun Tong
Sha Tin
Tại Lam Chung
Silver Mine Bay
Temporary Storage
Sub-total
From Authorized Sites Direct: Authorized Sites
Sub-total
Total
INDUSTRIAL SAND
From Authorized Sites
Total
GRAND TOTAL
***
11,402
118
11,520
17,552
1,302
108,910 103,267
122,016
119,020
453,214
347,474
213,052
101,250
100,330
123,366
123,840|||
448,787
368,464
277,509
36,150
30,3641
44,4361
27,961
138,912
207,309
211,713
19,435
17,320
19,696
16,566
73,017
55,045
30,491
20,815
14,7951
19,021
17,682
72,313+
64,810
36,259
427
616
1,288
1,290
3,621
4,103
6,024
8,984
24,021
8,959
20,369
62,333
46,277
776,350
94
94
20
20
20
134
119
51
20
134
119
51
296,0654 290,7144 350,2051| 326,8661|| 1,263,852 | 1,111,153
776,401
295,9714 290,714 350,1854 326,8464|| 1,263,718 | 1,111,034
59
78
96
85
318
655
446
59
78
96
85
318
655
446
326,9511|| 1,264,170
1,111,808
776,847
+ 12.8%
+44.4% + 36.4%
296,1241| 290,792|| 350,301
Percentage increase or decrease compared to preceding year
APPENDIX S-Contd.
(H) Sand Monopoly—Volume of Business—1971–72
A
1
2
3
4
S
6
7
Quarter
Annual Totals
1st
2nd Apr-Jun | Jul-Sep
3rd 4th Oct-Dec Jan-Mar
1971-72
1970-71
1969-70
Number of Demand Notes Raised
Hong Kong
2,211
2,212
2,621
2,393
9,437
10,470
12,095
Kowloon
2,871
3,041 3,349
3,334
12,595
9,533
4,658
Total
5,082
5,253 5,970
5,727
22,032
20,003
16,753
Percentage increase or decrease compared to preceding year
+10.1%
+25.4%
+14.1%
Number of Sand Permits Issued
Kennedy Town
295
5
300
397
25
North Point
2,403
2,466 2,808
2,877
10,554
8,148
6,896
Cheung Sha Wan
2,239
2,317
2,544
2,711
9,811
7,768
6,271
Kwun Tong
Sha Tin
899
894
1,123
689
3,605
4,425
4,490
608
596
727
580
2,511
2,007
1,356
Tai Lam Chung
641
535
674
613
2,463
2,100
1,486
Silver Mine Bay
16
26
53
48
143
126
171
Temporary Storage
171
310
77
520
1,078
892
Head Office (Special)
44
48
43
55
190
261
401
Total
7,021
7,192
8,344
8,098
30,655
26,124
21,096
Percentage increase or decrease compared to preceding year
+17.2%
+23.8%
+21.3%
Number of Lorry Loads Recorded
Kennedy Town
1,841
89
1,930
2,917
187
North Point
18,334
17,268 20,497
19,837
75,936
58,352
35,310
Cheung Sha Wan
16,227
16,808
19,899
20,210
73,144
58,838
44,778
Kwun Tong
Sha Tin
6,334
5,211
7,570
4,868
23,983
35,098
35,630
3,325
2,954
3,372
2,851
12,502
9,495
5,393
Tại Lam Chung
3,310
2,552
3,162
2,786
11,810
10,665
6,307
Silver Mine Bay
79
118
255
227
679
821
1,225
Temporary Storage
1,482
3,820
1,089
3,379
9,770
7,748
Total
49,091
48,731
57,685
54,247
Percentage increase or decrease compared to preceding year
209,754
+14.0%
183,934
128,830
+42.8% +44.4%
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(i) Sales by Auction:
Island
Kowloon
New Kowloon (including Kwun Tong)
APPENDIX T
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE
LAND STATISTICS
(The previous year's figures are shown in parentheses)
Premia or initial premia received from land transactions in the Urban Area:
($ 69,629,500.00) (27,500,000.00) (52,437,176.14)
$ 61,987,500.00
21,705,000.00
35,227,516.00
(ii) Private Treaty Grants:
Island
10,441,347.00
3,004,574.80)
Kowloon
771,245.00
930,820.32)
New Kowloon (including Kwun Tong)
709,295.00
4,057,555.41)
(iii) Exchange and Extensions:
Island
***
1,896,948.00
2,962,116,00)
Kowloon
573,378.00
54,840.00)
New Kowloon (including Kwun Tong)
297,152.00
21,976.00)
(iv) Modifications of Lease Conditions:
Island
...
1,588,670.00
6,057,642.22)
Kowloon
9,550,550.00
6,490,535.00)
New Kowloon (including Kwun Tong)
1,018,062.00
2,368,649.14)
(v) Regrants of Crown Leases:
Island
928,043.00
2,446,694,54)
Kowloon
36,209,646.00
36,965,180.36)
New Kowloon (including Kwun Tong)
$182,904,352.00
($214,927,259.93)
2.
Number of transactions completed by categories in the Urban Area:
New Kowloon
Island Kowloon
Total
(including
Kwun Tong)
(i) Sales by Auction and Tender
***
27 (26)
17 (8)
13 (19)
57 (53)
(ii) Private Treaty Grants
13 (12)
12 (10)
11 (25)
36 (47)
***
(iii) Exchanges and Extensions
10 (13)
1 (11)
4(2)
15 (26)
(iv) Modifications of Lease Conditions
36 (23)
24 (19)
49 (28)
109 (70)
(v) Modifications of Building
Covenant
(vi) Regrants of Crown Leases
10 (13)
1(4)
9 (39)
20 (56)
3(6) 102 (83)
(-) 105 (89)
99 (93) 157 (135)
86 (113) 342 (341)
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APPENDIX T-Contd.
Details of miscellaneous short term lettings in the Urban Area:
Terminated
Issued
Valid at 31st March
Revenue (Approx.
$ million)
(i) Crown Lands Permits
331
110
2,393
3.5
(ii) Short Term Leases and Licences
45
74
251
5.8
(iii) Government Buildings
Number of Lettings
580
5.7
4.
Total revenue collected in the Urban Area:
(i) Premia on Land Sales
...
$239,679,363.20 ($212,239,256.44)
(ii) Premia on Land Sales credited to
Development Loan Fund
7,533,514.50 (2,788,003.49)
(iii) Permits fees
3,518,742.20 (3,718,224.15)
(iv) Rental from annual and monthly
tenancies
5,812,725.92 (4,112,201.17)
Building...
...
(v) Rent derived from Government
(vi) Rent derived from Piers and Wharves
...
5,733,624.18 (6,474,700.11)
1,137,693.00 (1,273,098.00)
$263,415,663.00
($230,605,483.36)
5.
Table of premia or initial premia received from sales of Crown Lands in the Colony
(excluding the New Territories):
1963-64
1964-65
$207,157,985.13
143,295,983.24
1965-66
1966-67
1967-68
1968-69
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
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:.
T
75,859,685.12
50,623,349.27
43,785,984.08
43,757,254,32
103,786,347.01
214,927,259.93
182,904,352.00
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APPENDIX U
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE
MAJOR PLANNING SCHEMES COMPLETED OR DEALT WITH DURING 1971-1972
A. HONG KONG ISLAND
Statutory Plans prepared under the provisions of the Town Planning Ordinance (a) Approved by the Governor-in-Council:
H.K.P.A. No. 3-Urban Renewal District Outline Zoning
Plan
***
LH 3/52
(b) Exhibited for Public Inspection under Section 5:
H.K.P.A. No. 5-Draft Wan Chai Outline Zoning Plan
LH 5/34
(c) Under consideration by the Town Planning Board:
H.K.P.A. No. 15 and 16–Draft Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau
Outline Zoning Plan
***
LH 15/32
Departmental Plans
(a) approved plans under revision:
H.K.P.A. No. 20-Chai Wan Outline Development Plan
...
LH 20/7 P
(b) Draft Plans under preparation:
H.K.P.A. No. 4 (Part)-Central District Outline Development
Plan
•
***
H.K.P.A. No. 5----Wan Chai Outline Development Plan H.K.P.A. No. 7-Wong Nei Chong Outline Development
Plan
***
LH 4/35A LH 5/26 B
LH 7/3 A
LH 10/25 B
H.K.P.A. No. 10--Pok Fu Lam Outline Development Plan..... H.K.P.A. No. 15-Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau Outline
Development Plan
...
H.K.P.A. No. 16-Little Hong Kong-Outline Development
Plan
LH 15/28 B
LH 16/16 B
H.K.P.A. No. 17-South Bay Road-Beach Road-Island
Road Layout
LH 17/24 C
H.K.P.A. No. 21—Quarry Bay Outline Development Plan ... LH 21/4
B. KOWLOON AND NEW KOWLOON
Statutory Plans prepared under the provisions of the Town Planning Ordinance (a) Approved by the Governor-in-Council:
K.P.A. No. 1—Tsim Sha Tsui Outline Zoning Plan (Part) ... K.P.A. No. 4-Shek Kip Mei Outline Zoning Plan K.P.A. No. 9-Hung Hom Outline Zoning Plan K.P.A. No. 12-Ngau Chi Wan Outline Zoning Plan...
LK 1/48
LK 4/26
...
LK 9/24
LK 12/49
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(b) Exhibited for Public Inspection under Section 5:
K.P.A. No. 2—Draft Yau Ma Tei Outline Zoning Plan K.P.A. No. 2—Amendment to Draft Yau Ma Tei Outline
Zoning Plan
K.P.A. No. 5-Draft Cheung Sha Wan Outline Zoning Plan K.P.A. No. 15-Draft Cha Kwo Ling, Yau Tong, Lei Yue
Mun Outline Zoning Plan
LK 2/40
LK 2/40 A LK 2/25
LK 15/39
(c) Under consideration by the Town Planning Board:
K.P.A. No. 8-Draft Wang Tau Hom and Tung Tau Outline
Zoning Plan
LK 8/18
K.P.A. No. 11-Draft Tsz Wan Shan, Diamond Hill and
San Po Kong Outline Zoning Plan ...
LK 11/67
Departmental Plans
(a) Approved Plans under revision:
K.P.A. No. 5—Cheung Sha Wan Outline Development Plan LK 5/5 J
LK 5/17 N
K.P.A. No. 3—Tai Kok Tsui Outline Development Plan
LK 3/4/1 R
LK 1/41 A
(b) Draft Plans under preparation:
K.P.A. No. 1—-Tsim Sha Tsui Outline Development Plan K.P.A. No. 1-Commercial/Residential Area East of Chatham
Road-Layout Plan
K.P.A. No. 1-Government, Institution and Community
Area, East of Chatham Road—Layout Plan
K.P.A. No. 1-Layout for proposed Commercial/Residential
Area in north-east part of Whitfield Barracks K.P.A. No. 2—Yau Ma Tei Outline Development Plan K.P.A. No. 4-Shek Kip Mei Outline Development Plan K.P.A. No. 5-Cheung Sha Wan Reclamation Outline
Development Plan
K.P.A. No. 8—Wang Tau Hom Outline Development Plan... K.P.A. No. 9-Hung Hom Outline Development Plan K.P.A. No. 10–Ma Tau Kok Outline Development Plan K.P.A. No. 11-Tai Hom Layout Plan
K.P.A. No. 12-Ngau Chi Wan Outline Development Plan... K.P.A. No. 13-Ngau Tau Kok Outline Development Plan... K.P.A. No. 14-Ngau Tau Kok Village Layout Plan K.P.A. No. 14-Kwun Tong Civic Centre-Layout Plan K.P.A. No. 15-Cha Kwo Ling, Yau Tong, Lei Yue Mun
Outline Development Plan
+
K.P.A. No. 15-Lei Yue Mun Village-Layout Plan
K.P.A. No. 15-Cha Kwo Ling, Yau Tong, Lei Yue Mun
Central Area-Layout Plan
K.P.A. No. 17-Kowloon Bay Reclamation Outline Develop-
ment Plan
LK 1/45 B
LK 1/46
LK 2/29 A LK 4/23 B
LK 5/22 E LK 8/19 LK 9/14
LK 10/24 B
LK 11/70 A LK 12/46 C
LK 14/8 E LK 14/21 A
LK 15/32 A
LK 15/36 A
LK 15/37 A
LK 15/38
LK 17/3 A LK 17/3/1 A
K.P.A. No. 18-Kowloon Tong Outline Development Plan... LK 18/3
186
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C. NEW Territories
APPENDIX U-Contd.
TSUEN WAN DISTRICT
Town Planning Board Outline Zoning Plans
(a) Exhibited for Public Inspection under Section 5: Draft Tsuen Wan District-Outline Zoning Plan Draft Kwai Chung District—Outline Zoning Plan
Departmental Plans
(a) Adopted Plans under revision:
::
LTW/131
...
LTW/132
Kwai Chung Layout Plan (Sheet No. 144-SE-B)
LTW/35N
Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung Layout Plan (Sheet No.
144-SE-D)
***
LTW/37 T
Kwai Chung Layout Plan, Area 29B
...
LTW/98 D
Tsuen Wan Layout-Kwai Chung North (Area 27) ...
LTW/102 C
(b) Draft Plans under preparation:
Kwai Chung Areas 10 (part), 17 and 29 (part) Outline
Development Plan
400
A
LTW/100 G
Tsuen Wan Area 6-Central Area Layout Plan
***
•
LTW/108 B
Kwai Chung Areas 10F, H, and 37 Outline Development Plan Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung Areas 10J, 25, 26 and 38 Outline
Development Plan
LTW/119F
LTW/127 A
Kwai Chung Area 27 and Area 29 Outline Development Plan LTW/128 Kwai Chung (Area 9) Outline Development Plan Tsuen Wan Areas 3, 21, 39 and 40 Outline Development Plan Kwai Chung Areas (11 and 42) Outline Development Plan... Kwai Chung Areas 7, 8 and 39A Outline Development Plan...
-
LTW/129 A LTW/130 LTW/133 LTW/134
YUEN LONG DISTRICT
Town Planning Board Plans
(a) Under Preparation:
Revision of Tuen Mun (Castle Peak) Outline Zoning Plan ... LCP/42
Departmental Plans
(a) Approved Plans under revision:
Castle Peak Stage I Industrial Area 9-Layout Plan Castle Peak Stage I Industrial Area 12—Layout Plan Yuen Long Central Area-Layout Plan
LCP/35 J
LCP/37 G
*
LYL/25 E
(b) Agreed by Land Development Planning Committee:
Castle Peak Stage I Residential Area 10B-San Hui Layout
Plan
187
LCP/34 L
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(c) Draft Plans under preparation:
Tuen Mun (Castle Peak) Outline Development Plan... Castle Peak Stage I Layout Plan of Area 27
...
Castle Peak New Town Residential Layout for Area 20 Yuen Long Outline Zoning Plan
Lau Fau Shan Minor Layout
TAI PO DISTRICT
Town Planning Board Plans
None
Departmental Plans
LCP/43
LCP/44 LCP/41 B
LYL/29
LLFS/1
(a) Adopted plans under revision
1. Tai Po Central Area Layout Plan
LTP/28 E
2.
Sha Tin Central Area-Stage 1A, Layout Plan Areas 7 (part), 8 (part), 12 (part) and 26 (part)
LST/49 C
3. Sha Tin Area 16 (part) Layout Plan
LST/51 D
(b) Draft Plans under preparation
1. Tai Po Area 16 Layout Plan
***
LTP/30 B
2.
3.
Shek Wu Hui Extension-Layout Plan Sha Tin Area 25 Layout Plan
LSWH/14 B
...
LST/50 B
4. Sha Tin Area 7-Layout Plan
LST/58
5.
Tai Po Outline Zoning Plan
6.
Tai Po Kau Minor Residential Layout Plan
7.
LTP/31
**
LTP/32
LST/56
Minor Residential Layout-Kau To (Sha Tin) Plan
SAI KUNG and islaNDS DISTRICT
Town Planning Board Plans
None
Departmental Plans
(a) Approved Plans under revision:
1. Sai Kung Outline Development
2. Peng Chau Outline Zoning Plan
3. Mui Wo Layout Plan-Lantau Island
(b) Agreed by Land Development Planning Committee:
1. Tai Mong Tsai-Planning Guide
(c) Draft Plans under preparation:
1.
Cheung Chau Outline Zoning Plan
2. Lantau Island-Planning Guide
3.
4.
Silver Mine Bay Reclamation-Layout Plan Ngong Ping Outline Zoning Plan
188
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●
LSK/7 H LPC/2 LMW/1 C
*
LTMT/2 E
LCC/3 6.70.24A
LSMB/2 F
APPENDIX V
CROWN LANDS AND SURVEY OFFICE
SURVEY STATISTICS
(The previous year's figures are shown in parentheses)
(i) Survey Work Completed
1971-72
1970-71
Control Points fixed by Triangulation and Traverse
Miles of traverse run
1,587
(1,457)
541
( 472)
Miles of levelling run
Benchmarks fixed
130
282)
80 (
216)
Number of sheets revised 1/600 scale
...
272 (
294)
Number of sheets revised 1/1,200 scale
Acres of large-scale detail surveyed
148 (
122)
42,463
( 29,017)
Title surveys for leases, surrenders, sales etc. Boundary Stones fixed
2,208
(
1,941)
176
***
(
307)
Site surveys for Government Building projects Surveys for Police cases
110
(
92)
58
...
(
58)
Court appearances in connection with Police cases Fees for survey work collected
66
(
56)
$138,600
($133,612)
Land Office Title Searches
3,674
(3,265)
(ii) Cartographic and Reproduction work completed
Plans for sales, leases, grants, permits, etc.
Survey sheets, new transparencies prepared Transparencies revised
***
Miscellaneous Plans drawn and traced
New Layout Plans
Layout Plans revised
Extract Layout Plans
Colony Outline Plans drawn
Colony Outline Plans amended
Reproduction by all methods Photos taken
Sales of plans to the public
Maps issued to Government Departments
(iii) Vertical Air Photography
Number of Air Photos taken
189
:
5,594
(
5,342)
249 ( 105)
1,549
(
1,457)
1,508
1,179)
55 (
49)
577 (
802)
664 (
806)
184
(
206)
106
(
116)
245,131
( 273,852)
:
...
:
4,356 ( 4,742) $102,830
( 52,400)
181,474 ( 74,301)
Digitized by
350
44)
APPENDIX W
SCHEDULE OF GOVERNMENT VEHICLES AND PLANT MAINTAINED BY THE ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL OFFICE
Vehicles
Motor cycles
Cars and light vans
Plant
Heavy Vehicles
Road Rollers
Diesel Driven Generating Sets
Water Pumps
...
:
:
Steam Boilers and other Pressure Vessels
Air Conditioning Plant
Refrigeration Plant
Cooling and Ventilating Equipment
Room Cooler Units
Dehumidifiers
:
:.
Ventilation Equipment (including Exhaust Fans)
Domestic Refrigerators
Water Coolers
Deep Freezers
Traffic Light Signal Controls and Traffic Aids
Electrical Domestic Appliances ...
Electric Motors
Parking Meters
Dental Equipment
Miscellaneous
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
1970-71
1971-72
783
804
1,221
1,300
1,124
1,189
53
56
344
342
1,721
2,061
750
788
261
266
61
62
6,686
7,227
508
535
4,585
5,037
9,034
9,889
382
375
73
92
2,459
2,547
63,235
113,511*
7,252
6,883
7,577
7,573
819
916
12,912
15,095*
* including D.O.E. (ex. M.P.B.W.) equipment taken over for maintenance during
the year.
190
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HIGHWAYS OFFICE
NEW HIGHWAYS PROJECTS COSTING OVER $100,000 COMPLETED IN THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1971-72
Project
(a) Roadworks, Drainage and Bridges
Approximate Cost
$
(i) Hong Kong :
Upper Albert Road Widening
1,660,000
Tsing Fung Street Flyover and Associated Road and Drainage
Works
...
3,071,000
Wan Chai Reclamation-Roads and Drains Stage I (Phase I)... Kennedy Road Improvement (St. Joseph's College to Macdonnell
Road)
1,419,000
...
1,716,000
...
Chai Wan Road Widening (From Tai Tam Road to Wan Tsui
Road)
1,233,000
Plunkett's Road Widening
***
342,000
Construction of Moorsom Road Extension and Ancillary
Drainage Works leading to I.L.s 7863 and 7883...
313,000
Temporary Open Hawker Bazaar at Aberdeen Reservoir Road...
147,000
Waterfront Road through Causeway Bay...
3,250,000
Construction of Car Park at Deep Water Bay
130,000
Reconstruction of Bonham Strand
130,000
Realignment of Road and Reprovisioning of Car Park within
Victoria Barracks
...
271,000
-
Improvement of Mount Parker Road and Construction of New
Access Road leading to Proposed Radar Station
1,532,000
(ii) Kowloon
Princess Margaret Road/Fat Kwong Street/Pui Ching Road
Junction Improvements
2,316,000
Lung Cheung Road Extension, Stage I
597,000
Argyle Street Improvements, Stage I (Princess Margaret Road
to Tin Kwong Road)
693,000
Prince Edward Road Improvements, Stage I (Embankment Road,
K.C.R. Bridge to Waterloo Road)
650,000
Cheung Sha Wan Road Extension and Partial Reconstruction... Tai Po Road Widening between Lung Cheung Road and Castle
Peak Road Junction, Stage II
2,113,000
1,478,000
Clearwater Bay Road (New alignment from Lung Cheung Road to Anderson Road) Stage I (Lung Cheung Road to Western boundary of Ping Shek Estate) Construction of Hing Wah Street (Un Chau Street to Cheung
Sha Wan Road)
..
720,000
189,000
191
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Approximate
Project
Cost
$
Pedestrian Overbridge, Cheung Sha Wan Road
229,000
Construction of Bus Terminus at Ping Shek
147,000
Reconstruction of Argyle Street (between Shanghai Street and
Reclamation Street)
•
141,000
Reconstruction of Kimberley Street
239,000
Reconstruction of Mong Kok Road (from Nathan Road to
Reclamation Street)
221,000
Clearwater Bay Road (section from its junction with Fei Ngo Shan
Road extending 1,050 feet westwards) .. Temporary Metered Car Park at Peking Road Goods Handling Area-Shek Lung Street
4
**
149,000
...
138,000
175,000
Reconstruction of Peking Road (from Hankow Road to Canton
Road)
150,000
Boundary Street/Tai Hang Road Junction Improvements Un Chau Street Reconstruction
500,000
1,400,000
Chatham Road Flyover
3,440,000
Lei Yue Mun Road Interim Improvements (from Junk Bay Road
to Yau Tong Road)
...
530,000
Final Surfacing of Tung Yuen Street, Shung Tak Wai, Shung
Wo Path and Yan Yue Wai
312,000
Reconstruction of Un-named Road adjacent to Kai Tak Airport
130,000
(iii) New Territories
Installation of a New Approach Surveillance Radar at Beacon
Hill
...
...
1,900,000
Kwai Fong Government Low Cost Housing Estates-Roads,
Drains and Surfaces-Phase I
2,062,000
Sai Kung-Tai Mong Tsai Feeder Road Widening, Stage II
(Tai Wan to Tai Mong Tsai) Departmental Quarters (Junior) Tai Po-Stormwater Culvert
Extension
4
...
2,200,000
240,000
-
Reconstruction of Part of Castle Peak Road between Tai Ho Road
and Sha Tsui Road
...
900,000
Ping Che Road Widening
...
...
700,000
Construction of Road and Drainage Works at Pak Tin Pa,
Tsuen Wan ...
850,000
Tai Wan-Ma On Shan Road, Stage I (Tai Wan to Kei Ling
Ha Lo Wai ...
***
3,350,000
Extension of Tai Mong Tsai Car Park and Bus Terminus
Access Road from Tai Tong to Wong Nai Tun
-
Construction of Urn and Coffin Terraces and Access Road, Wo
Hop Shek Cemetery-Second Contract
380,000
410,000
680,000
192
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APPENDIX Y
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
HIGHWAYS PROJECTS ON WHICH CONSTRUCTION CONTINUED OR COMMENCED DURING 1971-72
Project
Estimated
Cost
$
(a) Roadworks, Drainage and Bridges
(i) Hong Kong
Access Road to Little Sai Wan
1,240,000
Vehicular Access Bridge for Upper Level Police Station-High
Street
170,000
New Road and Ancillary Drainage Works Off Tai Tam Road
leading to R.B.L. 821, Red Hill ...
700,000
Roads and Drains fronting C.W.I.L.'s 33, 19, and 30 Chai Wan... Barker Road Widening Adjoining R.B.L. 862 Connaught Road Central Widening from Queen Victoria Street
to Morrison Street Temporary Car Parking Area, Ex-Naval Dockyard, Harcourt
Road
830,000
4.
200,000
2,090,000
270,000
New Road from Deep Water Bay Road to Wong Chuk Hang
Road
3,000,000
UT
Tin Hau Temple Road Area Development Roads and Drainage,
Stage II, Phase I
...
3,000,000
Construction of Flyovers between Kennedy Road and Upper
Albert Road with Associated Works
2,450,000
Pokfulam Road/Hill Road/Bonham Road Junction Improvement Connaught Road Central Widening (from Queen Victoria Street
to Murray Road)
4,470,000
***
4,500,000
Wong Nei Chong Gap Road Widening and Formation of New
Cricket Ground
1,980,000
Cross-Harbour Tunnel Road Connections, Hong Kong
16,130,000
(ii) Kowloon
Argyle Street/Waterloo Road/Princess Margaret Road Junction
Improvements
350,000
Kowloon City Interchange Improvements
29,000,000
Prince Edward Road/Choi Hung Road Roundabout Improve-
ments (Adjacent to Airport Police Station)
***
11,000,000
...
Prince Edward Road Improvements from Choi Hung Road to
Clearwater Bay Road
4,250,000
Argyle Street Improvements, Stage II (Tin Kwong Road to
Kowloon City Roundabout)
600,000
Prince Edward Road Improvements, Stage II (Earl Street to
Short Street)
...
Lai Chi Kok Road Extension (Tonkin Street to Kom Tsun Street)
1,300,000 3,850,000
193
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Estimated
Project
Cost
$
Link Road (Waterloo Road to Wang Tau Hom)
1,200,000
Sha Tin Pass Road Reconstruction
1,280,000
Completion of Roads and Drainage Works at Fung Wong
Village/Tsz Wan Shan Exchange Area
1,330,000
Tung Tau Tsuen Road Widening-Tung Tsing Road to Junction
Road
3,865,000
Construction of New Lai Chi Kok Beach Road
1,100,000
Bus and Ferry Concourse at Tai Kok Tsui and Cherry Street
Approach, Stage II
3,050,000
Tai Kok Tsui Road Extension (Fuk Tsuen Street to Cherry Street) Princess Margaret Road/Wylie Road Junction Improvements..... Extension of Ho Man Tin Hill Road to Wylie Road Kwun Tong New Town, Roads and Drainage for Housing Zones
I, II and III and Commercial Centre
600,000 1,800,000 960,000
5,800,000
Kwun Tong New Town, Roads and Drainage for Industrial
Zone 5, Section A
5,180,000
Kwun Tong New Town, Roads and Drainage for Industrial
Zone 5, Section B
2,600,000
Kwun Tong New Town, Roads and Drainage for Industrial
Zone 6
1,750,000
Kwun Tong-Combined Ferry Concourse
...
3,360,000
Lung Cheung Road/Waterloo Road/Lion Rock Tunnel Approach
Road, Grade Separated Intersection
6,320,000
Ching Cheung Road Second Carriageway...
1,839,000
Lung Cheung Road Widening (Fung Mo Street to Tai Po Road)
6,675,000
Kwun Tong New Town, Roads and Drainage for Industrial
Zone 5, Sections C and D
3,600,000
Ngok Yue Shan, Kwun Tong, Roads and Drainage
5,500,000
Ngau Tau Kok Village, Drainage and Roads
2,400,000
Yau Tong Development, Roads and Drainage
2,144,000
Roads and Ancillary Drainage at To Kwa Wan Reclamation... Public Light Bus Terminus, Ferry Street, Kowloon
800,000
...
593,000
Footbridge over Choi Hung Road south of Sha Tin Pass Road
500,000
Reconstruction of Tonkin Street (between Castle Peak Road and
Po On Road)
200,000
Reconstruction of Pak Tin Street (between Woh Chai Street and
Berwick Street)
150,000
Reconstruction of Tsui Ping Road (section between Resettlement
Block No. 1 and No. 2
120,000
Star Ferry Concourse, Kowloon-Proposed Traffic Arrangements
involving a duplication of Taxi Rank
150,000
Laying of 42" dia. S.W.D. and 18" dia. Sewer at un-named road near Blocks 4 and 7, Wong Tai Sin Low Cost Housing Estates Construction of Shun Ning Road and Po On Road (half width
between Cheung Fat Street and Wing Lung Street)
194
170,000
198,000
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Project
Estimated
Cost
Construction of half of Palm Street and Access Lanes in two
undeveloped areas in Tai Kok Tsui
Ho Man Tin Low Cost Housing Estate-Roads, Drains and
Surfaces
Ko Chiu Road Low Cost Housing Estate-Roads, Drains and
Surfaces
$
***
140,000
1,700,000
3,700,000 2,820,000
...
2,720,000
3,000,000
8,000,000
...
3,200,000
...
A
1,200,000
20,400,000
Pak Tin Resettlement Estate-Roads, Drains and Surfaces Lam Tin Resettlement Estate Area ‘A'-Roads, Drains and
Surfaces Lam Tin Resettlement Estate Area ‘B'-Roads, Drains and
Surfaces
...
•
Sau Mau Ping Resettlement Estate-Roads, Drains and Surfaces Yau Tong Resettlement Estate-Roads, Drains and Surfaces Austin Road Extension-Substructure in Toll Plaza Cross-Harbour Tunnel Road Connections, Kowloon
(iii) New Territories
Luk Keng-Tai Mei Tuk Road, Stage III, Phase I-Wu Kau
Tang to Luk Keng
44
...
3,300,000
Kwai Fong Government Low Cost Housing Estate-Roads,
Drains and Surfaces-Phase II
2,178,000
High Island Roads-Improved Standards (undertaken by Water-
works Office)
4,030,000
Sha Tin/Siu Lek Yuen Road (undertaken by Waterworks Office) Luk Keng-Tai Mei Tuk Road, Stage I (from Tai Mei Tuk to Chung Mei)—Additional Road Embankment Protective Works Luk Keng-Tai Mei Tuk Road, Stage II-Chung Mei to Wu
Kau Tang-Road Formation and Main Drainage Construction of Roads and Drains within Area 10D, Kwai Chung Kwai Shing Government Low Cost Housing Estate-Roads,
Drains and Surfaces-Stage III
3,880,000
1,137,000
4,028,000
3,705,000
1,438,000
Kwai Shing, Kwai Hing and Lei Muk Shu Government Low Cost Housing Estates-Completion of Surfacing of Roads, Car Parks and Recreation Grounds
1,572,000
Sai Kung Reclamation-Roads and Drainage, Stage I
880,000
Link between Kwai Fong Government Low Cost Housing Estate,
Kwai Chung and Gin Drinker's Bay Road
120,000
Construction of Coffin Terraces and Access Road, Wo Hop Shek
Cemetery-Third Contract
866,000
Construction of Coffin Burial Spaces in Cheung Chau Public
Cemetery-Phase II
140,000
Construction of the Access Road to New Mental Hospital-
Siu Lam
...
1,144,000
Approach Roads to Tsing Yi Bridge Tsing Yi Road
Embankment
800,000
195
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:
APPENDIX Z
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Project
Consulting Engineers
Cross Harbour Tunnel Road Connections, Hong Kong... Messrs. Scott Wilson Kirk-
Cross Harbour Tunnel Road Connections, Kowloon Austin Road Extension and Tunnel Ancillary Works Austin Road Extension-Substructure in Toll Plaza Approach Roads to Tsing Yi Bridge
Wong Nei Chong Gap Road, Stage II—Tai Hang Road/
Stubbs Road Junction
...
Canal Road Flyover: Extension to Wongneichong Road
(Investigations) Canal Road Flyover: Extension to Wongneichong Road
(Investigations)—Site Investigations
Airport Tunnel Road from To Kwa Wan Road/Kowloon
City Road to Hung Hom-Site Investigations Duplication of Kwun Tong Road between Clear Water
Bay Road and Lai Yip Street
...
Clear Water Bay Road/Kwun Tong Road--Grade
Separated Intersection
Lung Cheung Road/Hammer
Separated Intersection
...
Lung Cheung Road/Po Kong Village Road-Grade
Separated Intersection
patrick and Partners
do
...
do
do
do
Messrs. Maunsell Consul-
tants, Asia
do
do
do
do
do
Hill Road-Grade
do
- do
1
Lung Cheung Road/Fung Mo Street-Grade Separated
Intersection
do
Lung Cheung Road/Waterloo Road/Lion Rock Tunnel
Approach Road-Grade Separated Intersection Tai Wor Ping and Pipers Hill Interchanges Ching Cheung Road Second Carriageway
Primary Distributor Road linking Ching Cheung Road
to Kwai Chung Road
Lung Cheung Road/Nam Cheong Street Extension-
Grade Separated Intersection
Site Investigation for Lung Cheung Road/Tai Po Road/
Ching Cheung Road Improvement
Lung Cheung Road Widening (Fung Mo Street to Tai
Po Road)
•
Lung Cheung Road Widening (Sha Tin Pass Road to
Fung Mo Street). Duplication of Kwun Tong Road between Clear Water
Bay Road and Lai Yip Street-Site Investigations West Kowloon Corridor-Primary Distributor Road
linking Yau Ma Tei to Lai Chi Kok
do
do
do
I
999
do
I
do
do
do
do
do.
do
M
196
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A
S
(
APPENDIX Z-Contd.
Project
West Kowloon Corridor-Primary Distributor Road linking Yau Ma Tei to Lai Chi Kok-Site Investigations Argyle Street/Waterloo Road/Princess Margaret Road—–
Grade Separated Intersection
Waterloo Road/Prince Edward Road/Boundary Street
Interchange Improvements
Site Investigations for Argyle Street Interchange and
Waterloo Road Interchange
•
Garden Road Roundabout Improvements
Widening and Realignment of Castle Road (Seymour Road to Robinson Road) and Castle Road/ Robinson Road Junction Improvements
Cornwall Street Extension
New Lai Chi Kok Hospital Interchange and Kwai Chung
Road Widening
Castle Peak Road, Dual carriageway (Tsuen Wan to
Castle Peak), Stage I
Consulting Engineers
Messrs. Maunsell Consul-
tants, Asia
W. V. Zinn & Associates
do
do
Palmer & Turner
do
Peter Pun & Associates
W. Szeto and Partners
do
APPENDIX AA
HIGHWAYS OFFICE
GENERAL STATISTICS
Hong Kong Kowloon
New Territories
Total
(A) Length of Road Works carried out (Miles)
(i) New Road completed
(iii) Existing Roads resurfaced
0.98
3.54
3.53
8.05
(ii) Existing Roads reconstructed
2,26
3.15
0.17
5.58
3.41
4.28 15.14
22.83
(B) Drainage Works carried out
(i) New drains laid (feet)
13,800
34,885
4,406
53,091
(ii) Defective drains replaced (feet) (iii) Connections provided (Nos.) (iv) Choked drains cleared (Nos.)
3,158
3,103
1,565
7,826
506
629
424
1,559
8,588
8,596
1,801
18,985
(v) Sand cleared from culverts (cu. yd.)...
7,847 50,490
17,564
75,901
(C) Road Opening Permits issued to
(i) Utilities and Service Departments
(Nos.) ...
(ii) Government departments (Nos.)
(iii) No. of openings covered by permits...
(D) Work carried out in New Resettlement and
Low Cost Housing Estates
(i) Length of Roads constructed (Miles) (ii) Length of drains laid (Miles)
2,817
3,716
1,132
7,665
469
468
262
1,199
5,289
8,004
1,875
15,168
0.85
1.47
2.32
1.53
2.37
3.90
197
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APPENDIX BB
WATERWORKS OFFICE
WORKS COMPLETED AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY CONSULTANTS
Project
Approximate Cost
$
(1) Works Completed
*Chai Wan Distribution System
Pumping main to Victoria Peak
:
800,000
700,000
*Wan Chai Reclamation-Water Supply Stage I
300,000
Trunk feed to Aberdeen Reservoir Stage I
449
730,000
Provision of a Standpipe Water Supply to High Level Villages at
Shau Kei Wan
130,000
*Ho Man Tin Development Stage II
4,610,000
*Kowloon Bay Reclamation-Section A, Supply
Yuen Long Balance Tank and Pipeline
4
3,200,000
Cheung Chau Water Supply Stage III
Water Resources Survey
Investigations into future water supplies
Tai Lam Chung Tunnel Portal C
(* Schemes curtailed. Remaining mainlaying to be carried out under Maintenance
votes).
(2) Works under Construction
:
:
:
1,100,000
2,029,000
2,120,000
1,080,000
Hong Kong Island:
Stanley and Repulse Bay Supply Stage II
2,970,000
Central District Salt Water Flushing System Stage I
1,300,000
Fresh Water Supply to Quarry Bay, Shau Kei Wan and Chai Wan
Stage I
9,200,000
Jardines Lookout and Tai Hang Areas Improved Supplies Stage I ...
2,350,000
Improvements to High Level Supplies from Eastern Pumping Station Trunk Feed to Aberdeen Service Reservoir Stage II
2,550,000
900,000
Additional Salt Water Supply-Chai Wan
1,600,000
Replacement and Uprating of Old Albany Pumping Station
700,000
Kowloon and New Kowloon
Kowloon East Salt Water System
4,020,000
Salt Water Flushing System: Kwun Tong/Jordan Valley
3,480,000
198
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Kowloon West Salt Water Flushing System
3,250,000
Salt Water Flushing System-Sau Mau Ping
2,400,000
Fresh and Salt Water Distribution Mains, Lung Cheung Road
Development Area 1, South
320,000
New Territories
River Indus Flood Pumping Scheme
28,840,000
Sha Tin Water Supply-Distribution System for Stage I Phase 1
Development
300,000
Yuen Long Water Supply
1,595,000
Tsuen Wan/Kwai Chung Development Supply
37,000,000
Tsing Yi Water Supply
***
***
2,300,000
Castle Peak Supply Stage 1A
16,500,000
Tai Po Ting Kok Water Supply
900,000
Sai Kung Town Water Supply ...
3,456,000
Extension of Mains Water Supplies to Villages in the Yuen Long and
Tai Po Districts
3,560,000
Tai O Water Supply Improvements
1,512,000
Provision of Waterworks Depots and Quarters for Distribution
Staff on Cheung Chau and Peng Chau
280,000
Kau Lau Wan Water Supply
***
696,000
Uprating Tsuen Wan Filter and Pumping Station
***
•
1,500,000
Kat O Water Supply (Improvements)
***
2,342,000
Plover Cove Stages I and II Works
541,000,000
Shek Pik Scheme ...
263,560,000
High Island Water Scheme
968,000,000
Raising of Plover Cove Dams, Uprating and Extension of Sha Tin Treatment Works and Pumping Station and Tai Po Tau Pumping Station
***
Provision of temporary pumps at Tai Mei Tuk Pumping Station Purchase and Installation of Small Experimental Desalting Plant Single Purpose Desalting Plant
Survey of the Monitoring and Control Requirements in the Water-
works
...
•
North Western Water Scheme-Pollution Study
175,300,000
500,000
2,000,000
460,000,000
300,000
200,000
General
Improvements to staff facilities at Waterworks installations
305,000
Decking of Service Reservoirs for Recreational Purposes----Kwai
Chung Peninsula
130,000
Minor Works selected from items in Category D
135,000
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(3) Projects on which Consultants were engaged
Raising of Plover Cove Dams, Uprating and Extension of Sha Tin Treatment Works and Pumping Station and Tai Po Tau Pumping Station ...
River Training Works at Tai Po
High Island Water Scheme Experimental Desalting Plant
40 m.g.d. Single Purpose Desalting Plant Studies for dual operation of Desalting Plants Waterworks Monitoring and Control Require-
ments
North Western Water Scheme-Pollution
Study
Examination and Report on the Safety of
Reservoirs. Stage I and Stage II Part I
Plover Cove Scheme Joint Engineers (Messrs. Binnie and Partners with Messrs. Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick Partners)
11
and
Messrs. Binnie and Partners
200
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WATERWORKS OFFICE
GENERAL STATISTICS
(1) Rainfall (in inches)
1970-71
1971-72
Rainfall recorded by Royal Observatory
89.55
76.40
Average Rainfall recorded in Waterworks catchments
89.75
65.90
Long Term Mean annual rainfall at the Royal
Observatory
85.41
85.41
(2) Yield (in million gallons)
1970-71
1971-72
Yield from catchment areas:
Old reservoirs
37,255
28,340
Plover Cove
15,985
10,706
Pumped from the River Indus and Extracted from the
Muk Wu Wells...
2,816
742
Received from China by pipeline
14,791
15,491
70,847
55,279
Less Losses:
At Indus and Tai Po Tau Fabridam...
102
Total
70,745
55,279
(3) Storage (in million gallons)
Total storage in the Colony's impounding reservoirs:
Quantity Stored
% Full
Old Plover Reservoirs Cove
Old
Plover
Reservoirs
Cove
1st April, 1971
6,805 30,809
40.5
83.8
1st July, 1971
9,552 27,799
56.8
75.7
1st October, 1971
14,307 30,296
85.1
82.5
1st January, 1972
10,771
24,434
64.1
66.5
1st April, 1972
7,623 18,238
45.4
49.6
(4) Consumption (in million gallons)
1970-71
Urban areas
New Territories (minor supplies)
:
:
62,654
1971-72
66,844
(8,760 hours) (8,784 hours)
Total
Daily average
Highest daily consumption
201
:
340
168
62,994
67,012
1970-71
1971-72
172.6
183.1
205.4
214.9
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(5) Pumping Stations (quantity pumped in million gallons)
Raw water
Filtered water
Salt water
1970-71
1971-72
82,439
108,292
47,639
51,720
***
13,660
15,666
(6) Meters
1970-71
1971-72
Additional meters installed
48,965
59,244
Total meters in service at end of year
424,803
484,047
(7) Routine Mechanical Works
1970-71
1971-72
Items of work carried out in Workshops
3,678(2,198*)
1,960
Meters overhauled
32,718
29,489
Major engine overhauls
40
36
Top engine overhauls
36
24
Major pump overhauls
24
...
31
Other repairs or works
128
145
Contracts let
* Combined with Electrical Works in 1970-71 report.
104(69*)
56
(8) Routine Electrical Works
1. Items of work carried out in Workshop
2.
Electrical plant inspection and test
3. Electrical plant major overhauls
4.
Electrical plant faults repaired
5.
Instrumentation inspection and test
6. Instrumentation faults repaired
1970-71
1971-72
1,480*
1,492
43,773†
55,484
18
14
4391
294
4,514†
727‡
8,382 582
* Combined with Mechanical Works in 1970-71 report.
†,‡ Combined under Electrical in 1970-71 report.
(9) Trunk and Distribution Mains
The following fresh and salt water trunk and distribution mains were laid:
Fresh Water Salt Water
(ft.)
(ft.)
Steel 21 ins. dia. and over
3,914
1,200
Steel 4 ins. to 18 ins. dia.
4,439
66
Cast Iron 4 ins. to 18 ins, dia.
4,226
129
Asbestos Cement 3 ins. to 24 ins. dia.
116,129
55,036
Galvanized Iron 3 ins. to 6 ins. dia.
143,311
Galvanized Iron † ins. to 2 ins, dia. P.V.C. 3 ins. to 6 ins. dia.
91,276
1,752
27,787
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