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and other features, to create an im posing entrance and approach.

The proposed grandstand and ancilliary buildings are to have covered standing accommodation for 2.750 spectators and seating ac- commodation for another 3.250 together with separate adequate toilet facilities and a very wide range of facilities for the proper and ef ficient running of the turf club and the convenience and comfort of the punters. members.

officials. specta-

tors and V.I.P's.

Offices for the Club staff will also have to be incorporated in the de- sign.

Many sections of the grandstand and ancilliary buildings will have to be air-conditioned. including the bars/tea-rooms/lounges and server- ies scattered at different floor levels that will have to be connected with lifts, and a main kitchen.

Living accommodation is also re- quired in the designs for the club's staffs. stables (some to be air-con- ditioned) and stable staffs.

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The tote hall and circulation. space

should be approximately 40.000 feet super, distributed various levels. with at least 18,000 feet super to serve standing specta- tors, the whole incorporating 150 betting windows and 60 paying out windows and a 45 feet long coun- ter for selling tickets on the digits forecast pool. Security arrange- ments for the betting and payout windows and counter are essential.

Provision is also required for a variety of offices connected with racing, such as veterinarian and la- boratory. police, radio. loudspeaker system. press. first aid. photo finish and development rooms. storage capacities for a wide range of equip. ment and other articles used by the club. dressing and rest rooms for the jockeys and accomodation for other facilities.

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Admission checking systems are a must and there must also be parate car parks and entrances V.I.P's and others.

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Details of all these requirements. and a rough idea of where some of them should be located. together with average Malayan costs for various types of building construc- tions, are provided in the conditions of competition.

HET SELLING FACE

▲ The main tote hall in the existing grandstand showing, on the right, tote windows.

▲ The existing grandstand on the left and the owners' stand on the right.

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This picture shows the two portico entrances to the building.

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