Richard McNeil Henderson

Richard McNeil Henderson, CBE, was a British engineer and colonial administrator. He was the Director of Public Works from 1932 to 1939.

Henderson was a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and Institution of Mechanical Engineers. During his service as Director of Public Works, he was responsible for the construction of South Kowloon Magistracy in 1933, Wan Chai Market in 1937 and Central Market in 1938.[1] He was an ex officio member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.

Henderson Road at Jardine's Lookout, Hong Kong Island, is named after him.

References
  1. Tony Lam Chung Wai, Director of AGC Design Ltd. "100 Years Architects in Hong Kong 1841-1941" (PDF).
Government offices
Preceded by
Harold Thomas Creasy		 Director of Public Works
1932–1939		 Succeeded by
Alexander Bruce Purves
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