72 + REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS


 Clinical Annex, Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital, Christiansted, St. Croix.
Completed in July, 1961, at a cost of $260,000. The building contains clinical
offices, laboratory and other facilities accessory to the basic hospital.

 Seven construction firms took part in this unique competition
quoting prices ranging from $8,000 to $9,000, for construction of houses
of asbestos cement panels, steel or wood frames, and concrete blocks.
A larger building for demonstration purposes was constructed for
$10,000. The first construction order was given on September 1, 1961.
Before the end of the fiscal year the eight buildings were completed
and ready to be evaluated by a team of experts. The evaluation team
will select the model house which is the most feasible offer, taking into
consideration building materials, workmanship, type of construction,
engineering and architectural features, and price quotations.
 At the close of the fiscal year the site lay-out plan for the develop-
ment project was being reviewed by the Planning Board. It is ex-
pected that work on the first 40 or 50 dwelling units will begin early
in the next fiscal year.

Workable Program for Community Improvement
 The Government of the Virgin Islands is required by local law to
prepare annually a workable program for community improvement.