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deposited in trenches dredged to depths at which suitable foundations exist. mounds should be brought up to the levels determined by the depths to be provided for the accommodation of craft alongside the wall. Selected material, which can be obtained by the levelling of the adjoining land at present occupied by the Military, should be used for all filling required in the carrying out of the scheme, dredged material being disposed of by dumping on the areas of proposed further reclamation at Sham- shuipo.

A typical cross section of the scheme is shewn on Drawing No. 11.

Estimates of Cost.

The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company desire additional wharf and warehouse accommodation, their proposal for the provision of the former being the construction of a pier 700 feet long and 50 feet wide between Pier No. 1 and the R.N. Torpedo-boat basin entrance. As such a pier is not included in the form of development now submitted and the taking up of any berthage, if constructed, is not yet assured, it is not proposed to make recommendations for the immediate construction of any portion of the scheme; but, as, during the carrying out of any section, the amount of berthage now available will be reduced, temporarily, it is proposed to indicate how the scheme can be developed and at the same time the greatest possible use of the present shipping facilities be retained; also, to give estimates of cost.

Having regard to the above considerations, the following order of procedure with the work of construction is recommended:-

First Instalment.

Construction of 1,800 feet length of Jetty No. 1. This work involves the con- struction of the new entrance and closing of the existing entrance to the R.N. Torpedo-boat basin; also the removal of the seaward portion of Pier No. 1 to the extent of 200 feet (shewn hatched in green colour on Drawings Nos. 3 and 4), thus reducing its length to 450 feet. This pier will then provide on its south side, berthage suitable for a vessel 400 feet long whilst its north side may then be used only by junks and other small craft.

The net result of carrying out this section of the scheme will be the provision of two additional berths for steamers, permanent and temporary berthage aggregating about 2,100 feet in length for the use of junks, and additional areas on which

transit warehouses" may be constructed contiguous with

the wharfage.

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The estimated cost of the works involved including 10 per cent. for contingencies is

as follows:-

New Entrance to R.N. Torpedo-boat basin.

80,000.00

Closing existing Entrance..

30,000.00

Removing a length of 200 feet of Pier No. 1

30,000.00

Quay Wall for the use of steamers,

2,415,000.00

Quay Wall for use of junks, including protection to

reclamation

885,000.00

Filling in connection with jetty

245,000.00

Temporary Protective Works, the cost of which will be saved

if the work of constructing the whole of Jetty No. 1 is proceeded with continuously..

75,000.00

$ 3,760,000.00

Second Instalment.

Construction of the seaward portion, (1,000 feet in length) of Jetty No. 1.

The net result of carrying out this section of the scheme will be the provision

of three more berths and additional areas on which may be constructed contiguous with the wharfage.

transit warehouses'