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and some feet over of the base of the damn. On this base I would construct the base of the Valve Tower and out-let culvert in ashlar masonry in cement, carrying up the dam as far as practicable during the dry months of the year before the rains set in in April or May, when the stream in flood could pass over the work without causing any damage.
9. When this scheme is carried to completion, and the dam raised to its full height, Kowloon will have a storage reservoir containing 310,000,000 gallons of water, with ample head after passing through the filter beds, to command the highest points in the peninsula, and the laying out of building areas and encouragement to Chinese to build and settle on British soil can go on with confidence as to the supply of water.
10. I forward a tracing for transmission to Mr. CHADWICK shewing position of proposed new site for dain and spill, and contour of drainage area.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
The Honourable
THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.
R. D. ORMSBY,
Director of Public Works.
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