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of interruption owing to fouling by
ships' anchors, and I consider that
the alternative proposed viz. burying
in harbour and protecting by concrete
by triem should be adopted. Lowest
^
tender received for the work on this
basis was two million dollars but if it
were under taken departmentally with the
assistance of an Engineer experienced in
similar work engaged specially for it,
cost would be reduced to $1,500,000.
I fucker consider it
Essential that the pipe like shed, be in
duplicate.
if you agree to work being done departmentally
C.A. would be asked to select a suitable
Engineer for temporary engagement.
have learnt with regret of antici-
sinre
pated sewer shortage but would point out
that, as pipes would have to be manufactured
emanu
laying down of pipes cannot begin in any
yrai's Typhoon
case till after next hurricane season so
adoption of Engineers alternative would
not materially delay the additional supply.
Expenditure should be met immediately
Cspecially
out
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