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during their period of duty on the border. The site is possibly the least valuable to the garrison as it is not well equipped in terms of married quarters and related facilities. It is well suited for the use envisaged
by the Police, and could be offered up when the first Gurkha infantry battalion is withdrawn.
b.
Borneo Lines. Borneo Lines could be run down progressively from the date of reduction to 3 battalions. However, if the UK battalion is to remain in Hong Kong there is a possibility that in the mid-1990s it could be moved from Stanley to Borneo Lines, which was originally built to UK scales, but subsequent adaption of the cookhouses and accommodation to Gurkha scales would require
considerable refurbishment.
c.
Malaya Lines. Training Depot Brigade of Gurkhas (TDBG) is in Malaya Lines in a custom-built training camp. The Police have already said they would like to take it over, and it could be transferred when TDBG is
withdrawn from Hong Kong.
d.
Cassino and Gallipoli Lines.
Both complexes are close
to the border and could be handed back to HKG when the
respective battalions are withdrawn.
e.
Perowne Barracks. Currently the home of the QGE, Perowne Barracks could absorb additional units as Engineer strength reduces. It contains essential welfare facilities and should be retained until towards the end.
f.
Sek Kong. The HKGAW will gradually take-over Sek Kong airfield and facilities.
g.
Stonecutters Island. The Depot and Headquarters of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps, the Ammunition Supply Depot, the 300 metre range, some leave chalets and a Maritime Troop of the RCT are located on Stonecutters Island. As the rundown progresses in the mid 1990s these
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