Reply to Comments on GS/2612 Rev.

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1. Method of Cutting Piles

The piles shall be slowly chipped to expose the reinforcing bars using a chipping
hammer and/or jack hammer. Once exposed, the reinforcing steel bars shall be cut
using cutting disc and/or gas cutting at 250 mm below the top substrate level of the
finishing works.

2. All services outlets to the project site shall be located. Excess soil shall be carefully
removed / excavated around and under these services. Rigid supports shall then be
provided.

3. Support of excessive soil at Heritage Village Side

Proper slope shall be maintained at areas with excessive soil. At Heritage Village side,
slope shall be as per attached sketch.

4. The fence shall be reinstalled sequentially at same location of existing but at levels
under finishes. Posts of fences shall be casted with concrete foundations while some
areas at Babtain Library side requiring removable fence shall be installed with
removable posts of concrete base.

5. Sequence of Works

Please refer to attached sketch.

6. Coordination shall be made with all concerned parties like the service sub-contractors,
shoring sub-contractor and finishing works for orderly progression of the work. Work
shall not proceed until unsatisfactory conditions detrimental to the proper and
timely completion of the work have been properly coordinated and corrected.

7. Architectural Plans/Sections

SK-02 - Final Sand Fill Levels under Finishes is attached. Excavation shall be done
initially at these levels, purposely only for cutting of piles and reinstallation of fence.
Further excavation/filling/compaction under finishes shall be done separately.