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Single-storey brick building for the (Chinese) workers with a Coolies’ Room 14’0” x 24’0”, a Watchman’s Room 12’0” x 14’0”, and an Office 12’0” x 14’0”. Bathrooms, kitchens and latrine accommodation were provided. Completed in 1919.

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Today, it is used as HKU Visitor Centre.

Buildings to be preserved under HKU development plan. See:

http://www.heritage.hku.hk/wtw.htm

and 

http://www.wsd.gov.hk/en/education/history/the_legacy_of_waterworks/ell…