CO129-533-4 Hong Kong Water Supply Scheme 28-1-1931 - 20-1-1932 — Page 27

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9.

We understand that considerable time will be

required to prepare the necessary drawings, quantities, etc.,

for the scheme and in order that full advantage may be taken

of the next dry season it is important that the drawings

should be proceeded with at the earliest possible date.

10. We note that the Governor proposes to send a

further despatch as to the method of financing the under-

taking, but we understand from Sir Alex. Binnie, Son &

Deacon that the Colony anticipate no difficulty in raising

the funds necessary locally.

11.

We note from clause 12 of enclosure No. 3 that

certain officers are available locally for employment on

the works. We think it is important that full details of

the training and experience of any Assistant Engineers,

Foreman of Works, etc. who may be available should be sent

to this country in order that the Consulting Engineers

may satisfy themselves that they are entirely suitable for

employment on the works.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Je namor Jenä

for CROWN AGENTS.