CO129-533-4 Hong Kong Water Supply Scheme 28-1-1931 - 20-1-1932 — Page 50

Enclosure No. 3.

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Suggestions for consideration by Crown Agents when

drawing up agreement with Consulting Engineers.

Consulting Engineers to advise upon design and to

supervise the Construction of the Works in connection with

the erection of a Dam at the Shing Mun Gorge.

2. Consulting Engineers to prepare all necessary Designs,

Detail Drawings, Specifications, Bills of Quantities,

Schedules and any other particulars to enable the said Dam

to be carried out at the earliest possible date.

3.

Consulting Engineers to be free to carry out the

Works by Contract, Sub Contract or Direct Labour subject to

permission from Hong Kong Government after particulars have

been submitted.

4.

The Consulting Engineers shall supply the Government

with two copies (prints) of the General Drawings for the

Works before work is commenced and on completion shall

furnish two copies of drawings of the Works as carried out

showing foundations, drainage etc. with finished levels.

5.

Any alterations or additions to the Works which may

alter the Estimated Cost or alter the general nature of the

Structure should first be submitted to the Colonial Government

before being carried out.

6. Fees and mode and time of payment to be stated.

Period of Consulting Engineers Contract with Government to be

set, say, five years. Notice to be given six months before

expiry and if any extension necessary to be by further mutual

agreement.

7.

One of the Consulting Engineers to visit the Works

once in every year during the Construction of the Works.

8. Dispute or difference arising over the Works between

Government or Consulting Engineers and Contractors or Sub

Contractors, Consulting Engineers to be Arbitrators without

extra fee.

9.

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