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

Copy.

6/2820/25c.

Q:BR.

SECRET.

Sir,

Colonial Secretary's Office,

HONG KONG.

27th February, 1939.

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I am directed to refer to your secret letter

No. Sec/24/30 of 6th February, 1939, on the subject of the

extension of Kai Tak Aerodrome and to inform you that

consideration has been given to your representations regarding the cost of construction of the full width of

the road between points Y and Z on the plan enclosed with

secret letter No.6/2820/25c dated 2nd February, 1939,

from this office. It is true that the opportunity was

taken to widen this section of the road in construction,

but such widening, although generally desirable from the

point of view of the Colonial Government, would not have

been undertaken independently for some considerable time.

The Colonial Government is, however, prepared to agree

that only one half of the cost of construction of the

road between points Y and Z should be included in the

calculation of the total cost to be shared by the Air

Ministry. If you agree with this suggestion I am to

request that the payment of the revised s um may be made.

at your early convenience.

The Principal Works Officer,

Royal Air Force Station,

Kai Tak,

HONG KONG.

I am, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

(sd) B.C.K. Hawkins,

p. Colonial Secretary.