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as they can be constructed. The number and extent of these, with estimated time for construction, are shown in detail in the several Sectional Schemes.

Schedule VIII (c), annexed to this Chapter, gives an estimate of the cost of these mat-sheds.

Nearly all the sites for projected works and encampments being on unoccupied ground belonging to the Colonial Government, there will be but little difficulty or cost in connection with utilizing the sites as proposed.

Extension of Piers. It is very desirable that a pier should be erected opposite to North Point Battery, and that the stone pier on the south-east of Stonecutter's Island should be lengthened, for facilitating communications and landing of troops, &c., at those points.

SCHEDULE VIII (a).

ESTIMATE of Cost of Work to be done by Troops.

Sections.

Works.

Dollars.

IV

Carriage of tools

1

Materials for block-house, including carriage Materials for magazine, including carriage

80

10

V

Carriage of tools

1

VI

Carriage of tools

1

VII

Carriage of tools

1

Materials for block-house, including carriage Materials for magazine, including carriage

80

10

VIII

Carriage of tools

Materials for magazine, including carriage

10

Materials for 3 block-houses, including carriage..

240

IX

Magazine for howitzer battery

10

XII

Materials for 4 block-houses

320

768

SCHEDULE VIII (6).

ESTIMATE of Cost of Work to be done by Contractor, assuming that 1,000 coolie labourers are obtainable, which may safely be reckoned on.

Sections.

Works.

IV

Entrenchments

Magazines for 3 9-prs.

V

3 block-houses

Entrenchments

VI

1 block-house

Entrenchments

VII

VIII

Entrenchments

Inclosed work, Bennet's Hill,

Emplacement for 3 9-prs.

Platforms for 3 9-prs.

Entrenchments

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Men.

Dollars.

}

900

200

10

255

175

500

85

175

700

200

1,150

100

250

125

950

1,000

4,775

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