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(c) Adequate arrangements for collection and disposal of refuse.
(d) Adequate staff for upkeep.
11. Passing to the consideration of the B Class bathing beaches individually
I.-Repulse Bay.
(a) There are at present 120 licensed matsheds at Repulse Bay, the area available is congested and we recommend that no further licences in this Bay be issued. (b) We recommend that 2 sets of sanitary conveniences, each set containing ac- commodation for both sexes, be provided at or near two spots equidistant from the eastern and western ends of the part of the beach where matsheds are and from each other. We also recommend that sanitary conveniences for care- takers be provided.
(c) The facilities for bathing for persons not having the use of matsheds are at present confined to a few small canvas tents belonging to the Repulse Bay Hotel, for the use of which a charge of 50 cents is made; they are insufficient in number for the purpose they are meant to serve. We recommend that faci- lities be provided by the erection of two matsheds, one for the use of men, the other for women and children, divided each into 16 cubicles, at spots on which the Committee have agreed and which are known to the representative of the P.W.D. on the Committee, Mr. Carpenter. Should this public accom- modation prove insufficient, it should be extended.
(d) We recommend that the rocks and boulders which at present entirely spoil the Eastern half of the beach be removed if possible, and that in any event two clear passages be made through them and that these be marked by posts. Further, we recommend that the western end of the beach be kept clear of boulders as much as possible.
(e) We recommend that undergrowth surrounding the matsheds which is at present at a considerable height and capable of hiding refuse be cut forthwith and kept cut.
(f) We recommend that fresh water taps for drinking water be erected at suitable
intervals, also showerbaths if possible.
(g) We recommend that the stagnant pool of water at the West end of the Bay be drained and that the Hotel authorities be required to cease from dumping ashes at this spot.
(h) We recommend that the stream running down the middle of the beach be
channelled down to low water mark.
(i) We recommend that the question of the danger of fire be considered by the pro-
per authorities.
II.-Castle Peak Bay.
There are 28 private matsheds here. We recommend
(a) That a raft be anchored out as at Repulse Bay
(b) That life saving appliances be provided.
(c) That sanitary conveniences for men and women be provided.
(d) That licences be issued to erect matsheds at the small bay immediately to the
South East of Castle Peak Pier.
(e) That a fresh water service be provided if practicable.
We do not recommend that facilities for the public be made at Castle Peak but we suggest that provision be made for these at Cheung Sha Bay (see below).
III.-Stanley Bay.
There are at present 5 matsheds at Stanley. It is considered that there is room for
22 and it is recommended that licences be granted up to this number.
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