After some superficial repairs to the bund and roads in the former British Concession was completed,—work commenced on the rebuilding of the native bund that extends from the end of the former British. Concession to the old city wall. In this section are the wharves and go-downs of the China Merchants and The San Peh and Ning Shou steamship companies together with the pontoons for the inland river launch houses. The na~ tive bund is badly impaired by heavy
mittee headed by Mayor Li Chungteame"'The Municipal Affairs Comhislang consequently considered. re-airs imperative and carried out the work with an appropriation of $30,000, despite the fact that the municipal nances are in straightened circum stances.
As the extension of the Ta Chuns Road to link up with the Kiukiang Hsintze Highway and the repairs of the city section of the Kiuklang-Lienhhuatung road are completed, the pairing of the road round the city ai Other streets has been taken in hand.
The clearing of the sewers is also proceeding while the readjustment of the sewage system for the whole city is being considered by the Public Works Section of the Municipal Ar-fairs Committee.
The Water Supply To ensure good public sanitation for the entire community, all. the 120 wells and over 80 public water closets were inspected by medical officers during the health campaign held a few months ago. It was suggested recently that such services Should be put under the control and direction of a committee so that they could be made efficient. At the same time large wells in the centrally-located areas are be deepened against drought and modern lavatories are also contemplated as a preliminary improvement.
'A plan has just been introduced te build two or three markets to accom-Imodate vegetable-sellers and butchers Stalls in central locations in the city.
vegetable stalls and food sellers will be compelled to obey the police rules and sell their things within the markets. Peddlers who constitute nnulganee to the pedestrian trafic are to be soon suppressed.
The erection of a Municipal Auditorlum= similar to. the Chungshan Memorial Hall in the various ities is being considered. It is needed to house mass meetings, public lectures, and for other public uses. At present, such meetings are held at the theatres for other amusement houses where the Accommodation and construction. are not suitable for such purposes.
The Kan Tang Lake to the south of the city is a lovely addition to the Scenic views around the city. A modern road around the Lake is planned with a large park attached to it. It is urgently needed to meet the requirements of the population.
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