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(16) The most suitable building materials for (a) external and internal walls and (b) for roofing.

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information can perhaps be furnished as to the relativa costs of (1) Stone (2) Briok and (3) Concrete for walling.

Timber and galvanised iron structures.

Information as

to the suitability of a galvanised structure on perhaps

be obtained.

The character of the buildings will be largely

determined by local practice.

(17) The approximate cont (including drains, boundary fonoes, etc.) per cubic foot for (a) Power Station and (b) Operating Building and Houses, due regard being paid to the cost of haulage, labour and materials in the

locality.

(18) The possibility of the Public Works Department undertaking the propamtion of the Contmet drawings and specifications for the building work and for obtaining tende re and supervising the work. Baquiry can perhaps be made as to whether the erection of the buildings by direct labout would be more economical than by contrat.

(19) The preliminary Surveys and levels of the Sites

dan perhaps be obtained from the Royal Engineers or Public Works Department, when the positions of the Sites

are settled.

(20) The extent to which fencing or similar protection is required for the Masta, Stays and other equipment in

view of possible damage in case of riots or local

disturban008,

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