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ample area is reserved for the accommodation of road traffic. Opposite the Post Office berth an area is reserved for a shed in which mails may be handled. A sketch front elevation of the building and a type longitudinal section through the vehicular ferry ramp are shewn on Drawing No. 10.
In regard to the Western Ferry Services' accommodation, it is proposed to construct the berths in reinforced concrete, a rubble mound to the level of L.W.O.S.T. with a pitched slope superstructure being provided to protect the reclamation on which the berths abut. The arrangements providing for the passenger traffic are similar to those proposed for the Eastern and Central Ferry Services.
It is proposed to construct all piers, recommended in this scheme, in reinforced con- crete and to increase their stability and also that of the reinforced concrete work carried out at the ferry berths, by the deposition of pell-mell rubble around the piles, brought to a level of 20 feet below L.W.O.S.T. Due to the higher maintenance cost of reinforced concrete construction as compared with solid quay walls, the latter has been considered as an alternative type of construction; the much higher initial cost and the obstruction it would cause to the free flow of tidal currents preclude its adoption.
The carrying out of the reclamation should proceed continuously until completed, the type of construction for the new sea wall being similar to that of the existing wall on this frontage. The reinforced concrete piles to support the approaches to all piers should be driven before the work of depositing pell-mell rubble for the new sea wall founda- tions is commenced. Selected material should be used as filling for this reclamation.
A sketch elevation of the scheme fronting Connaught Road, together with cross sec- tions through searching room and "transit warehouse" and also a side elevation of one of the river-boat piers are shewn on Drawing No. 10.
Extent of Works recommended for immediate construction.
The sections of the scheme which it is recommended should be developed for im- mediate use are those shewn coloured pink on Drawings Nos. 3, 8 and 9.
The estimated cost of carrying out the works recommended including 10 per cent. for contingencies is as follows:-
Reclamation of the areas shewn coloured pink and yellow cross- hatched pink (about 465,000 square feet) including the cost of the sea wall
(equivalent to $2.95 per square foot of area reclaimed). Eastern and Central Ferry Services' accommodation including
the erection of buildings and ferry ramps, &c. Berthage and shed accommodation for the use of the General
Post Office
$1,370,000.00
1,400,000.00
170,000.00
Western Ferry Services' accommodation, including the erection
of buildings and ferry ramps, &c.
370,000.00
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Five piers for the use of river passenger and cargo steamers ....... "Transit Warehouses
2,180,000.00
580,000.00
Central booking offices, searching rooms, passage ways to piers,
barriers, gates, &c.
595,000.00
Customs Pier
145,000.00
Customs warehouse and office accommodation, (building 140
feet 80 feet and 3 storeys high)
345,000.00
Tarbour and Police Pier
125,000.00
Pier for handling building materials
160,000.00
$7,440,000.00
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