CO129-526-11 Water supply- Shing Mun Valley Scheme with plans of the dam and reservoir sites 14-11-1930 - 21-1-1931 — Page 8

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FROM THE CROWN AGENTS TO LESSRS SIR ALEX BINNIE SON & DEACON

Gentlemen,

13th October 1930.

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I have to refer to your letter of the 17th September,

wherein you stated the fees you would propose to charge if

called upon to act as consultants for the proposed Hong Kong

Water Supply Scheme.

2. The question of your engagement has been referred

by telegram to the Colonial Government, and we have now been

asked by the Colonial Office to request you to arrange for

Mr. Gourley to visit Hong Kong in conjunction with his visit

to Singapore, timing his visit so as to arrive in Hong Kong at

about the same time as Mr. Henderson.

3. It is understood that Mr. Gourley will make a general

inspection and examination of the scheme, will inspect and select the most suitable dam site (or sites) and will report

and advise on the general scheme for a fee of £1,500 plus

travelling, hotel and out-of-pocket expenses.

4.

Doubtless you will communicate with Mr. Henderson

direct should you wish to discuss the matter further with him.

I am, Gentlemen,

Your obedient Servant,

Signed

JAH.S.

for Crown Agents.