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Question.
13. State an additional par- ticulars ecessary to show the existing and contem- plated capacity of the port
(a) in general,
(b) for the accommoda. tion of vessels of large size and deep draught.
(Note. In answer to this question brief detaile should be given of im- portant schemes of im- provement now in pro- greas or in contempla tion, and of their estimated cost, in so far as they have not been given in reply to Question 113
PORTS AND HARBOURS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE:
Adelaide.
Sanction has been given for the
construction of an additional 800 ft. of wharf at Port Ade- laide(Outer Harbour) dredged to 83 ft. (L.W.0.8.T.}, This work is estimated to cost
176,0001.
Brisbane.
▲ scheme for a large basin to bo excavated behind the Hamilton training wall, about 3 to 4 miles from the Custom House in Bristane, together with a river quay capable of taking 50 vessela of 500 ft. long or * proportionate uniber of larger and smaller vessels has been prepared and in being proceeded with. The cost will approach 1,500,0001, to be spread over a number of years ns the accommodation is required. It can be also further ex- tended At & subsequent period. The basin can be excavated to any required depth; 28 ft. (L.W.O.S.T.) is proposed in first instance. The river below the basin will be developed to corre spond in depth. It is con- sidered that if 30 ft. (L.W.O.S.T.) is obtained throughout the river during the next ten years all re- quirements will be met. With 35 ft, in the barthage, and 30 ft. in channel vessels drawing up to 34 feet can be accommo- dated. The basin will be able to take vessels 1,000 ft.
in length.
Fremantle.
The present intention is
deepen the entrance channel' and harbour to
depth 36 ft. below lowest low water. The Government have S proved of this work bei commenced from the entr to approximately &ling ac the harbour from what - known as "Mail Bont jetty Associated with this is th removal of The Kanckle" abreast of the old dock si and "ball mouthing thee entrance to the south of the sea end of the North Mol». It will take approximately two years to complete work after commencing. T estimated cost is 400,0000 There are in course of construc tion 1,550 linaal feet of wharf. and shortly an additions!! 1,200 ft. will be commenced. It is, however, intended remove the Mail Boat jetty already alluded to, and the, net increase of wharf length] will be 1,990 ft. The esti mated cost of the complete extension scheme in 650,000!.
Hobart.
The port's capacity is almost unlimited. It is well sheltered and approachable by ships of 40 ft. draught at any state of the tide at all weathers.
AUSTRALIA.
Melbourne.
Dredging operations are in progress to provide 33 ft. (L.W.0.8.T)" at the Railway Pier. Port Melbourne, for a length of 1,500 ft.
Bydney.
A scheme laid down by the Harbour Commissioners embraces the remodel- ling of Darling Harbour, and an exten- sive wharfage scheme in Johnston's, Blackwattle, and Rozelle Bays, which are in the heart of the extending city. The whole scheme will probably take 10 years to complete and is estimated to cost 8,500,000 The new wharf froutage, when completed, will be about 41,600 ft.