Enclosure No.3.
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Hon. D. P.W,
In my report and estimate dated 31/3/28 the
estimated cost of the W/T improvements necessary was
given as $165,240, this estimate covered the cost of
plant, minor alterations to buildings at D'Aguilar
and the preliminary expenses in connection with a new
site for an additional station.
2.
Since writing this report a site at Victoria
Peak already suitable for the erection of buildings
has been allocated to this Department, this enables
far more. rapid development of the Wireless Service to
take place, and brings into the years 1928 and 1929
expenditure that would otherwise have been delayed to
1930, 1931. It is most desirable that the work be
proceeded with in accordance with my amended estimate
which I attach, as although the expenditure is greatly
increased it ensures that our valuable plant will be
housed in permanent and suitable buildings.
36 The new site being within the fog belt involves
the provision of dehumidifying plant, see item 10.
In addition to the change of site, it is now
proposed to establish a proper Radio Office in the
ground floor of the P. & 0. Building, this will affect
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a great improvement in the facilities offered to the
Public for the despatch of telegrams.
5. The total increase in expenditure is
99,400 and is accounted for in the following manner:
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