212. Good weather during the year permitted most work to proceed with little hindrance. General road works were undertaken by local Contractors, while a direct labour force of nearly 1,200 artisans and workmen was employed on the operation of the two Government Quarries and on minor road maintenance.
213. Street lighting extension and maintenance was carried out by the electricity supply companies under agreement.
## Reconstruction Policy
214. In order to reduce future maintenance costs, the policy of building new and reconstructed roads to a high standard was continued and the benefits of this policy have already become apparent.
215. In reconstructing City roads of restricted width, full allowance was made for future widening and levels and cambers were arranged so that they would fit in with the eventual road layout without further reconstruction.
216. Segregation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic was effected wherever possible on new and reconstructed roads in less developed areas by the use of verges between carriageways and footpaths. These verges are also used to accommodate public utility services and to provide space for bus bays and parking areas where required.
## Reconstruction-City Roads, Victoria
217. Reconstruction work on the Island was on a less extensive scale than previously, but the programme covered many works essential for enhancing road safety.
218. In order to cater for the anticipated vehicular and pedestrian traffic to and from the new Stadium at Sookunpoo, Caroline Hill Road was widened and reconstructed from Leighton Road to the Stadium. The overall width of the road is 45
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