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WAR OFFICE INSTRUCTIONS, ETC., RELATING TO
SPORTS AND GROUNDS.
Construction of Recreation Grounds.
1. See para. 72 and Tables B and J, . Regs. for Engineer Services
(Part I), and pages
14
and 15, Barrack Synopsis.
Public liability is confined to:—
(a) Provision of grounds (as and when funds are available) in
accordance with scale in Barrack Synopsis,
levelled
and
turfed,
suitable for recreation.
(b) Laying on water.
(c) Provision of:
(i) Fence, sufficient to keep out cattle.
(ii) Pavilions and latrines, in accordance with Barrack
Synopsis.
Grounds and pavilions are intended for all ranks. If part is
reserved for use of Officers only, a fair rent will be charged.
(Paras. 72 and 1S4 (vi), R.E.S.)
Maintenance.
2. The maintenance of recreation grounds is the responsibility
of the Troops,
with the following exceptions,
which are admitted
as a charge against the public :—
(i) Fence, sufficient to keep out cattle.
(ii) Water mains, pipes and fittings, and structure of pavilions
and latrines.
(iii) Sanitary services.
(iv) Manure and water to a limited extent for grounds within
synopsis scale, Commands being asked to submit an
estimate of their requirements annually. (Paras. 72 and
73 and Table K, R.E.S.)
Technical Advice on Grounds, Construction and Maintenance.
3. In connection with the preparation of recreation grounds,
whether from public or non-public funds, expert advice can be
obtained from the Army Sport Control Board. (War Office Letter
11S/General/S45 (Q.M.G. 7), dated 25th January, 1930.)
Maintenance During Non-Occupation of Barracks
4. Where Troops are temporarily absent through the exigencies of
war, etc., their grounds will, under certain conditions, be main-
tained by the R.E., and the cost accepted as a charge against
the public. (Para. 73 and Table J, R.E.S.)
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