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CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE

Government Civil Engineer:

J. ALEXANDER, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.C.E. (to 12.7.67.)

G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (from 13.7.67.) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. (Acting) Assistant Government Civil Engineers:

G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (to 12.7.67.) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), A.M.I.C.E., M.E.I. (Canada) H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (Acting)

W. C. BELL, D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (Acting)

GENERAL

5.01. The Civil Engineering Office is responsible for all civil engineering work carried out by Government, with the exception of that connected with water supply. The works are divided among seven divisions with specific responsibilities as set out in the organization chart on page 38. Either owing to shortage of staff or because of the need for specialist knowledge, a limited amount of this work is put out to consulting engineers. A list of projects undertaken by consultants appears at Appendix R. Although most works, including maintenance, are carried out by contract, a direct labour force is employed for the operation of the two Government Quarries and routine minor maintenance to roads and drains.

5.02. The Office also maintains a 24-hour skeleton organization throughout the year for dealing with any emergencies that may arise. This is reinforced during the wet season and is readily expanded to cope with any situation arising from typhoon and rainstorm damage. This year was free from major typhoons, allowing the permanent repairs on some of the roads worst affected by the June 1966 Rainstorm to be completed without interruption and further damage. The special Emergency Repairs Works Unit set up after that disaster was disbanded on completion of most of the repairs.

5.03. Despite the civil disturbances, the work of the Office progressed well throughout the year although some temporary delays on contracts resulted from transport and labour difficulties and restrictions on the supply of explosives. The non-recurrent expenditure this year amounted to $89,745,000 and a further $23,100,000 was spent on recurrent works

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CIVIL ENGINEERING OFFICE

Government Civil Engineer:

J. ALEXANDER, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.M.I.C.E. (to 12.7.67.)

G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (from 13.7.67.) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. (Acting) Assistant Government Civil Engineers:

G. J. SKELT, B.Sc. (Eng.), A.C.G.I., D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (to 12.7.67.) J. R. WHITAKER, M.A. (Cantab.), M.I.C.E., M.I.Mun.E., Mem.I.T.E. T. K. HUM, M.Eng. (McGill), A.M.I.C.E., M.E.I. (Canada) H. D. STEAD, M.Sc., D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (Acting)

W. C. BELL, D.I.C., A.M.I.C.E. (Acting)

GENERAL

5.01. The Civil Engineering Office is responsible for all civil engineering work carried out by Government, with the exception of that connected with water supply. The works are divided among seven divisions with specific responsibilities as set out in the organization chart on page 38. Either owing to shortage of staff or because of the need for specialist knowledge, a limited amount of this work is put out to consulting engineers. A list of projects undertaken by consultants appears at Appendix R. Although most works, including maintenance, are carried out by contract, a direct labour force is employed for the operation of the two Government Quarries and routine minor maintenance to roads and drains.

5.02. The Office also maintains a 24-hour skeleton organization throughout the year for dealing with any emergencies that may arise. This is reinforced during the wet season and is readily expanded to cope with any situation arising from typhoon and rainstorm damage. This year was free from major typhoons, allowing the permanent repairs on some of the roads worst affected by the June 1966 Rainstorm to be completed without interruption and further damage. The special Emergency Repairs Works Unit set up after that disaster was disbanded on completion of most of the repairs.

5.03. Despite the civil disturbances, the work of the Office progressed well throughout the year although some temporary delays on contracts resulted from transport and labour difficulties and restrictions on the supply of explosives. The non-recurrent expenditure this year amounted to $89,745,000 and a further $23,100,000 was spent on recurrent works

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