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1144 ( 16 of 1889. ) PRAYA RECLAMATION ,



No. 16 OF 1889.
Title .
An Ordinance to carry out a scheme for the Reclama
tion of the foreshore opposite the City of Victoria.
[ 10th May, 1889. ]
Preamble . HEREAS the foreshore of the Harbour of Victoria is in
WHEprocess of silting up to the detriment of the health and
commerce of the Colony, and it is expedient to put a stop to
such process and to provide a deep water frontage; and whereas
the area of level land for building and for roads and quays and
open spaces along the sea front of the City of Victoria is
insufficient to meet the growing wants of the Colony , and it is
expedient to enlarge the same :
Short title. 1. This ordinance may be cited for all purposes as The Praya
Reclamation Ordinance, 1889.
Power to
carry out
2. The works authorized by this ordinance and all works for
works of the effectual and convenient carrying out of the same are declared
reclamation . to be works for the improvement ofthe Colony and for a “ public
purpose " within the meaning of that term as contained in the
Crown leases of lands in the Colony.
3. Subject to the provisions and for the purposes of this
ordinance, it shall be lawful for the Governor to carry out the
works authorized by this ordinance according to the plan and
drawings deposited in the Land Registry Office signed by the
Surveyor General and countersigned by the Governor, and such
plan and drawings shall remain in the said office and shall be
open to public inspection at convenient hours.
Deviations. In carrying out the works it shall be lawful for the Governor
to deviate in respect of details to any extent that shall not
materially alter or affect the general design set forth in such
plan and drawinys : provided that the area of land to be disposed
of for building as shewn upon the said plan shall not be un
necessarily diminished.
Commence
ment of
The works shall be commenced forthwith and shall proceed
works . without unnecessary interruption or delay until completion and
Appointment the Governor is hereby authorized to appoint a competent officer
of special to superintend and a competent staff to assist in carrying out the
a
staff, &c.
said works and to procure and obtain such plant, machinery
materials and things as may be necessary for the said works.
The salaries of such officer and staff and the cost of such plant,
machinery,materials and things shall be defrayed as part of
the costs of the said works in manner hereinafter provided .
Works
authorized .
4. The works authorized by this ordinance comprise the
following, that is to say :