The Archive · 1925

New Central Reclamation Regarding Hongkong

Duncan provides" for a local' pas-Jsenger and cargo depst, ferry piers, ete, the full details of which are too lengthy for statement here. He! reposes a new 150 fect-wide re-Jclamation from Douglas Street to the Western Market and the consiruetion of five piers, each 300] feet in length, There will be booking offices, waiting rooms, searching: rooms, ete., all under Government control. A new pier for the Imports and Exports Department! Jand also a new pier for the Harbour and Police Departments are provid-fed for, The estimated cost of this Jcentral district scheme is put at $7,440,000.

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