Remarkable progress has been Imade with the reconstruction work; on the stands at Kiangwan Racecourse, To the un practised eye, the work in its. present stage presents a scene of contusion, the builders guarantee to have the place in working order for the. opening meeting on October 5. It is only seven, weeks ago since piles were being driven in for the foundations, and now practically the whole main structure of steel' jand concrete has been completed.
The new stand, occupying the. whole of the enclosure from the entrance gate to the rails of the members' enclosure, will be a very fine one when completed, and will afford a magnificent view of the. whole course. It is 140 yards long, and will be fronted by a sloping lawn from the terrace of broad steps forming the lower half of the stand. The upper portion wil} be roofed in with steel pillars and girders. A large dining room, with other accommodation for the public, will occupy the central portion of the broad platform at the top of the stand, and the space at either side will be arrang-, ed as a garden; with small towers setting off the extreme ends. It is estimated that a crowd of welk over 6,000 people can be comfortably accommodated on the stand. The interior will give ample parimutuel accommodation, as well as providing for all needs in the way service and supervision.
It will not be possible, of course, to have the building in complete order by October 5, but in about three months from now it is hoped' to put on the final touches, Some 700 workmen have been engaged on the job, with the work going forward day and night. and the architects (Messrs. Palmer Turner) and the building contract for (Sing King-kee) are certainly ito be congratulated on the. progress which has been made.
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