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and running of ferry boats should be
reserved for the present. In any case, an
immediate expenditure of about £41,250
would be required for the re-construction and
improvement of the existing ferry system
even if the proposed new vehicular ferry berth
is not to be substituted for it. The cost
of the additional construction necessary, if
it were substituted, is estimated at £18,750 making
a total of £60,000 for the work on the Island.
On the Kowloon (main) and) side re-construction
work has already been begun at two terminal
points (Shamshuipo and Mongkok tsui). At
another major terminal point (Yaumati) an
immediate expenditure of £8,250 is required
if it is to continue to be used as a ferry
pier. The cost of the proposed vehicular
ferry pier is estimated at £37,000 which
would release for public purposes the
existing pier without incurring any
additional expenditure.
The additional expense therefore of
adopting