30052,/27
TELEGRAM. From the Secretary of atate for the Colonies
to the Governor of Hong Kong.
(Sent 2.10.p.n. 9th April, 1927.)
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Referring to your telegram of 5th March
Consider
that works mentioned paragraphs 2 and 3 of your telegram
which ar of undoubted advantage to the Harbour and the
Colony any be undertaken provided no danger of dredging at
Kowlom undermining jetties and provided Company will accept
same price per cubic yard for this part as for hole work.
I a advised by Jonsulting ängineers that price is very
rasonable on the assumption that it includes deposit of
redgings in reclamation and that quantity is ascertained by
measurement of material when actually deposited, if not price
is faiz but not cheap. I agree to cost of these works being
paid by the Colony.
Proposals in paragraph 4 are considered of doubtful
benefit to harbour and should be undertaken if at all only
as subsidiary to the aerodome. Question of cout of this
part of work is under discussion and it dll be impossible to
obtain decision by 11th April.
Consider therefore that
Very
contract should be made for works in paragraphs 2 and 3
only at present leaving rest for further consideration.
desirable these proposed works should be further considered
if possible by experts before work is undert. ken Could
not Kowloon Wharf Company be invited to contribute to cost
in respect of benefit to their wharves
Consulting Engingers
advise that recurring dredging might be required from time
to time off Kowloon point
AMERY