Albany Service Reservoir (covered) [c.1889- ]
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Submitted by LizB on Thu, 2020-12-31 22:32
Current condition:
In use
Date Place completed:
c.1889-01-01 (Year, Month, Day are approximate)
The rooftop of the reservoir is being used for recreational purposes (tennis courts) by the Ladies' Recreation Club, under a tenancy agreement ($250 per year, renewable annually, agreement in place since 1966).
Source: https://gia.info.gov.hk/general/201807/04/P2018070400776_287511_1_153077...
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Photos that show this place
 1889 |
Comments
Earlier construction date?
On hkmaps.hk, the service reservoir appear already on the 1889 map. Possibly the tank was built at the same time as the filter beds.
1896 Public Works Department Annual Report
79. Covered Reservoir, Bowen Road
This work was carried out for the purpose of rendering a supply of water from Albany Nullah available for the public gardens. The reservoir is situated at the junction of Garden and Bowen Roads and has a capacity of 50,000 gallons
The works carried out include the construction of the reservoir and re-arrangement of the water service to the Public Gardens and the grounds of Government House, so as to substitute this unfiltered water supply for that previously obtained from the mains in connection with Albany Filter Beds.