11.02 The reason for increased building prices is not due to the increased cost of labour and materials alone for construction problems grow more complex as more and more difficult sites have to be developed,
as traffic congestion in all the Colony's roads increases and as the scale of development is magnified. More staff time is therefore needed simply to maintain output and that an increase of output in real terms was achieved over the year, when the Department was under strength, is due solely to the spirit and dedication with which all staff have tackled their jobs.
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