329 on account 40, 40,000 is included in the Estimate 171890 of this work, has but no deviation get been arrived at with regard to a solution.
Hem 26. Quarters and offices for Superintendent Botanical and Afforestation department. The sum of $12,000 has been included in the Estimates of 1889 and 1890. This amount is insufficient and I have included $22,500 in the Estimates for next year. There subsequently went into the matter with a view of reducing the cost and, as explained in my letter of the 15th instant, I hope to carry out the work for considerably within that above named.
A new house is indispensable as the present residence and office of this Department is in a dilapidated condition.
Item 27. Magazine for explosives and pier at Stonecutter Island. My proposal is under the consideration of the Government.
Item 28. Taikoo Market Extension. The same remark applies to this item.
Item 29. Government office - Extension and new Courts. The estimate has been included under contemplation in the estimate for 1891, but the matter is not sufficiently advanced to permit me to submit definite proposals and Estimates. The want of improved accommodation is a pressure long been felt.
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