CO129-587-1 Kai Tak- extension of aerodrome 29-12-1939 - 20-11-1940 — Page 28

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SECRET.

Sec/24/30

Air Ministry Works Directorate,

Royal Air Force Station,

Kai Tak,

HONG KONG.

6th February, 1939.

The Hon. Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hong Kong.

Kai Tak

Extension of Aerodrome.

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I have the honour to refer to your letter

6/2820/25C dated 2nd inst., enclosing a draft statement of expenditure in connection with the above service together with a plan illustrating the work carried out.

It would appear from the statement that the cost

of construction of the full width of road between points

Y and Z on the plan has been included therein, whereas the

original road, in existence at the commencement of the extension scheme, was approximately 40 feet wide. In these

circumstances, it does not appear equitable for the cost of construction of the full width of new road to be included

and I have to request that the matter be reconsidered with a view to effecting some adjustment on the total figure

payable by Air Ministry.

Apart from an amendment on the lines suggested above, the statement appears to be in order and I am prepared to recommend settlement on this basis.

I have to request that the matter be given early

consideration, as Air Ministry is desirous of clearing up

the matter at the earliest possible date.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

(sd) A. Campbell.

Principal Works Officer.