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part of this year to obtain the concurrence of the
Consulting Engineers. This was obtained, and the Crown Agents proceeded with orders for the necessary materials, the shipments of which are now arriving in Hong Kong.
This pipe line (the cost of which is £12,000) is to be regarded as part of a larger scheme for development of water supplies in the Colony; owing to drought conditions in 1928 and in 1929 the whole subject has become of the greatest urgency
to the Colony. The Governor had with the
approval of the Secretary of State intended to finance the pipe line scheme immediately from surplus funds and ultimately from a loan which is to
be raised.
The Governor's present proposal for
assistance from the Fund is recommended for
consideration by the Committee.
(3) Development of the Aerodrome.
The Kaitak Aerodrome in Hong Kong upon which
considerable work has already been done is intended
to be used jointly for civil aviation and by Service
aircraft. It has been undertaken by the Colonial Civil Authorities principally because there is some doubt whether our obligations under the Washington
Naval Treaty would permit construction of a purely
military aerodrome. In view of its joint nature
the Home Government have consented to contribute
£100,000 towards the cost, which was in 1927
estimated