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5. That the high tension continuous current is most
suitable for arc lighting in the public streets.
6. That immediately a site has been obtained, a Station
be erected suitable for an installation capable of serving 20,000
lights of 8 c. p. burning at one time and about 80 arc lamps for
public street lighting, the Electric Lighting Committee to
have discretionary power as to the capacity of the plant to be
from time to time laid down until the said total capacity of
20,000 8 c.p. lamps, and 80 arc lamps is provided for.
7. That the Special Committee be authorized to obtain
Plans, Specifications, and Tenders for the work and to select an
Electrical Engineer to prepare such Plans and Specifications on
terms to be approved by the Vestry.
8. That a loan of £60,000 be obtained for the purchase of
site, erection of building, and the provision of the necessary
plant and mains, such loan to be taken up in such sums as may
from time to time be required.
9. That it be referred to the Special Electric Lighting
Committee to carry the foregoing opinions and recommendations
into effect.
All which is submitted.
22nd March, 1893,
SAMUEL LAMBERT,
Chairman