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value of the area so formed. We have consequently shown,
by green colour, such a reclamation on plan "3", which
if adopted would reduce the width of the northern en
trance to 300 feet, which should be ample to admit of
safe ingress and egress to and from the Harbour, without
at the same time adding to the net cost of the works.
27.
At the south entrance a Jetty, of a length of
450 feet, should be constructed, also as shown by green
colour on plan "B". in continuation of the road leading to
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the shore, and abreast of the southern Head of the pro
posed Brealwater, thus reducing the width of the entrance
from 840 feet to 390 feet. The cost of this additional work
would be about 123,000.
28.
Upon the completion of the Harbour a considerable
traffic may be looked for, through the southern entrance
between the new Harbour and the existing anchorage and
the City. The width we have suggested, viz. 390 feet,
should be quite sufficient for such traffic and for the
promotion of circulation within the sheltered area in
order to prevent stagnation and the serious deposit of silt.
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