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The production of basic maps at the metric scale of 1:1 000 continued during the

year as part of the gradual phasing out of the Imperial scale series at 1:600 and 1:1 200. Revision at 1:1 000 scale was required for those areas covered during the past two years at that scale, while areas with basic mapping still at 1:600 scale and 1:1 200 scale also required revision and updating at those scales. The introduction of large scale basic maps at the metric scale of 1:1 000 is to be given priority treatment, but production will be slow and it is estimated that it will possibly take 10 years to complete full coverage of the territory.

The Public Works Department's Survey School provides training for both the survey and cartographic disciplines within the department as well as specialist courses for other departments. During the year 232 officers attended various courses, with 63 officers sitting departmental examinations organised by the school.

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