terraces are arranged in 33 sections on three sides of the ground, and 26 of these, involving the removal of some 80,000 cubic yards of rock, have now been completed. Over the central western block of seats a roof to provide covered accommodation for over 5,000 spectators was under construction. This roof, comprising the fabrication and erection of steel trusses supported on circular steel columns 22 feet high and covered by asbestos cement sheeting, extends over 7 sections of terracing. Advantage has been taken of the excellent vision obtained at roof level to construct two boxes for use by radio commentators and one for Police Control. Access to the boxes is by ladder and cat-walk over the roof. During the year, roof covering for 4 sections of terracing and one radio box was completed.
224. Access to and exit from the ground is by a 20 feet wide upper terrace level periphery road on which are situated 22 ticket offices and 24 exit gates leading to and from the 33 sections of seating terraces. In addition 6 further exit gates flank the new Pavilion at the northern end of the ground. During the year some 12,000 square yards of road formation, including the new 40 feet wide frontal road from Caroline Hill Road to the Pavilion and Administrative Block, 2,500 yards of surface water sewers, and 14 ticket offices and gates were completed.
225. Advantage was taken of the stream which flows down the valley to construct a small dam and 50,000 gallon water storage tank. It is hoped that this will ensure an adequate supply of water throughout the year for watering the football field and running track, cleaning the terraces and provide a flushing supply for the 17 underground toilets situated around the stadium at upper terrace level. The dam, tank, and 14 of the toilets were completed.
226. In keeping with the present popular trend of staging sports events in the evenings, the design and specifications for the provision of a floodlighting scheme were put in hand.
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