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APPENDIX F ANNUAL EEPOET ON BUILDINGS BY THE GOVERNMENT ARCHITECT The Hon. the Minister op Works. Sir, — I have the honour to submit the following report on the work of the Architectural Division for the year ended 31st March, 1950. Construction has proceeded on a large number of building projects for the various, Government Departments. They have varied greatly in size and type, some being of permanent reinforced-concrete construction, some of timber framing, and others of a temporary nature only. Apart from new structures, there has been a large number of alterations and additions and also a considerable volume of maintenance work. In Wellington and in Masterton a number of buildings have been strengthened consequent upon earthquake damage. The following is a brief summary of the more important projects : Accommodation Board A large programme of alterations to and remodelling of existing premises was carried out in order to provide additional accommodation for Government Departments. Although individually small, collectively they represent a considerable volume of work. Agriculture Department Construction of a new dormitory and ablution block at Flock House has progressed steadily and is now nearing completion. Repairs and renovations have been carried out to the buildings on Somes Island. Air Department The re-roofing of Nos. 1 and 2 Hangars at Whenuapai has been completed and therepairs to the roofs of the blister hangars at Ardmore are now in hand. Alterations to No. 1 Mess at Hobsonville have been carried out, and a big programme of painting at Whenuapai, Hobsonville, and Woodburn is proceeding. Additional accommodation was provided at Waipapakauri, and fire reinstatement at Wigram is nearing completion. A large contract has been let for a new store at Weedons, but work has not yet commenced. Army Department An extensive programme of repainting and renovation work has been undertaken at Linton, Papakura, and Burnham Military Camps in preparation for the intake of trainees in May. The re-erection of "W " type warehouses at Linton is well in hand, and a commencement has been made with the re-roofing of Kensington Drill Hall, Dunedin. Plans were prepared for major extensions at Linton Camp, but construction has been deferred. Education Department At Invercargill a large extension to the Southland Technical College, is under construction, work now being in the hands of finishing trades. Likewise at Lincoln Agricultural College the construction of the dormitory block is well advanced. Work proceeds on the following additional projects : Gore High School; Marlborough College,, domestic-science block and assembly hall; Wanganui Girls' College, science block -

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