to office use would detract from
its architectural merit and the
necessary restriction on its use
would be generally unacceptable to
the public.
(ix) A Maritime Museum
(x)
The building is too small and of
unsuitable design for the the
purpose of a maritime museum.
Reception/Dining Rooms for Private
Functions
It was suggested to the Committee
that a concession should be granted
to one of the leading hotels on a
tender basis to operate the rooms
as a venue for receptions and dinners
held by various societies, associations
and organisations.
The fee payable
by the successful tenderer would
offset the initial renovation and
conversion costs estimated at $1.5
million and recurrent maintenance
costs. Not only would restrictions
on the use be difficult to enforce
and commercially unattractive, but
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