The Chairman read the replies which were given to questions of a similar nature asked by the Honourable Mr. H. E. POLLOCK at a meeting of the Legislative Council on the 1st November, 1906, in which it was stated that the area of Causeway Bay was 57 acres and the estimated cost of dredging it to a depth of 9 feet at low water was about $900,000. Members expressed the opinion that 9 feet was an excessive depth and that it could safely be reduced to 6 feet, which would bring the estimate down to about $600,000.
After further discussion of the proposals submitted, it was agreed, on the suggestion of Mr. HEWETT, to circulate Mr. BOULTON'S report and other documents to Members in order to give them an opportunity of studying the matter more fully and to hold another meeting after this had been done.
The Honourable the Harbour Master (Mr. B. R. H. TAYLOR) was present throughout the meeting and took part in the discussion.
The Committee then adjourned.
W. CHATHAM, Chairman,
Laid before the Legislative Council this 23rd day of January, 1908.
A. G. M. FLETCHER,
Clerk of Councils.
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