In spite of the considerable amount of rain experienced during the last two months, the harbor works are well under way, and making satisfactory progress, reports the Palestine government. The main breakwater is now some 202 meters out to sea and a total of 20,000 M3 of stone have been placed in position by the 15-ton steam derrick crane. The production of stone at the quarry near Athlit is steadily increasing, and there are now 15-ton derrick cranes and nine 5-ton steam traveling cranes in use there.
The peak of production at the quarries will not, however, be reached for several months to come yet, but in the meantime the output is approaching 1,000 tons daily. The men engaged are becoming more proficient at the work and increased rates of pay have been established from time to time during the last few months. Assuming the present rate of progress and strict attention to duties by the men concerned, it is hoped there will be a further increase at an early date.
At the harbor works good progress is being made with the overland route or temporary service railway along the waterfront, and further permanent works will be commenced in a few weeks’ time.
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