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As the site is located within a waterworks gathering ground,

the questions of pollution as well as the conservation of countryside

were very carefully considered when planning the camp site layout.

The construction of the main buildings comes under Phase II

which is expected to start in April this year. Work will include the

building of an administration block, shower blocks, food preparation

areas and toilets.

A C.A.S. spokesman said that as the cadets were trained to be self-reliant, they would play an active part in the project. They will

construct paths, drains, level paddy fields and renovate the old village houses.

The improvement, maintenance and upkeep of the camp, which fortis

the last stage of the project, will be undertaken by C.A.S. adult nenhers ~~

and cadets using the site.

With the completion of the camp, "the spokesman said, "young

people will be provided with an additional outlet for their physical and

mental development.

"They will also be given more opportunity to obtain a better

perspective of life so as to evolve a sense of civic responsibility."

The camp site will be used for about 260 days throughout the

year by the C.A.S. For the remainder of the year it will be made available

for use by other organised youth bodies.

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