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fer the purpose of carrying out works of the kind

proposed scenemically and quickly a large supply of plant is required, and those responsible for carrying out the works must be in a position to obtain aneh plant as is found

Contractors necessary from time to time without delay. accustomed to this class of work have much of the plant mărendy in their possession or can obtain it at very short

notice. Buch Contractors are also in a position to provide immediately the Engineers, skilled foreman and others whe

The Government would be

have the necessary experience.

relieved of all responsibility in that direction, an important consideration, especially in regard to expensive plant which it would be necessary for the Government to purchase if the work were carried out departmentally. There would be the further great advantage that the works would be carried out at a fixed schedule of rates known in

Subject advanes and to a time limit fixed by the Contract.

te unforeseen contingencies, to which, of course, all works, however carried out, are subject, the Government, having arranged such a contrast would know within reasonable 1inite what the cost would be and the time which would be

required far their execution.

64. For these reasons we strongly recommend that a contract be arranged as above suggested, at any rate for the carrying out of the first instalment of the works. then this has been completed it would be a matter for consideration whether or not the necessities of the Pert required further extensions to be presseded with immediata- ly. If this were not the case the Goverment might possibly with advantage purchase the Contractora' plent and continus the extensions at a more leisurely rate department. ally, so as to be ready for future requirements as they

arise.