CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7] — Page 590

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Another matter of urgent importance is the

provision of a cross-harbour ferry capable of carrying

lorries and other wheeled traffic. At present the ferries

carry passengers only, and motor vehicles are transported by

a most cumbersome method of lighter towed by steam-launch.

Mr. Duncan has proposed a scheme at pages 37 to 40 of his

report which, on the Hongkong side, includes the ferry pier

and approach in a reclamation of very considerable size

along the water front. It is the intention to proceed with

the ferry pier and approach in the first instance and to let

the larger scheme stand over for further consideration. The

Port Engineer advises me that there are no particular

grounds for referring the matter to the Consulting Engineers.

10. On the plan which forms the first enclosure

in this despatch there is marked in red a proposed

reclamation at Kennedy Town, at the extreme western end of

the City. This project has been under contemplation for a

long time past, and it is the intention to use the land

when reclaimed for purposes of cattle housing sheds,

slaughter houses, and similar Government undertakings.

calculations given at pages 40 to 42 of Mr. Duncan's report

the cost of the reclamation is estimated at $1,626,000,

against which the land which will be made available for disposal is valued at $3,503,000. Mr. Duncan has estimated

the cost of reprovisioning on the reclamation at nearly $4,000,000, a figure which is very much too high. The Scheme should pay for itself, and should at the same time provide the Government with much improved cattle and other accommodation. It is hoped to start work shortly on this Scheme. It presents no special difficulties and it does not appear to be necessary to refer it to the Consulting

Engineers.

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It is unnecessary at present to deal with

Mr. Duncan's further proposals. I may however state that

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