...as a service reservoir with a capacity of 182,600 (or possibly 162,600) gallons. On the 1920 Kowloon map it's referred to as a "water supply tank (covered)".
The 1894 Public Works Report states: "The service reservoirs at Yaumati and Hunghom have been completed and the clear water tank at Yaumati is well advanced."
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Mentioned on 1896 Kowloon map...
...as a service reservoir with a capacity of 182,600 (or possibly 162,600) gallons. On the 1920 Kowloon map it's referred to as a "water supply tank (covered)".
The 1894 Public Works Report states: "The service reservoirs at Yaumati and Hunghom have been completed and the clear water tank at Yaumati is well advanced."
More information on the Yau Ma Tei service reservoir
can be found on the Industrial History of Hong Kong Group's website: https://industrialhistoryhk.org/hong-kong-water-supply-kowloon-peninsul…