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The peaks above the ... are the highest. The greatest ... is on the Solan gorge ... and the ... and sheam are ... on the Island, the width is the ... area for a reservoir above the " level of the dam proposed to be made, is the most capacious and the gathering ground (700 acres the largest ... on the Island).
The Dam or flank wall proposed to be formed in the first instance should be of masonry, which may form the foundation for a larger dam to be ultimately constructed. From this preliminary dam, a conduit would start, by tunnel, in a direct line to the "Happy Valley" above East point, and contour the land immediately above the City of Victoria. The tunnel will be in rock, and for the most part will not require any masonry lining; it will preserve the water cool, pure, and free from contamination.
It will be shorter than a conduit round the face of the land by about two thirds, so that the cost will not much (if any) exceed the cost of an open conduit.
Full details of the Tytam scheme may be found in a printed report with Map dated 1875. I have most carefully studied the whole question of improving the water supply of Victoria with Mr. Price, and as he is now in England, he will be enabled to furnish any additional information which may be required. I am satisfied that Pokfulam is not ...