"8,000-10,000 pilgrims -" Lawrence fell into deep thought after the priest told his analysis report. Unlike those holy places on land, he was able to come because he needed to pay extra transportation fees.
The number of pilgrims on these islands is at least halved compared to normal circumstances.
But on the other hand, it also shows that, except for a small number of ordinary people from the surrounding areas who can row this small boat, most of the people who can come to these island holy places are people with some money. Therefore, these actions of Lawrence and the others are
For island landowners, various reception facilities must at least reach an ordinary level. The previous plan to renovate abandoned temporary dormitories is not very suitable for this group of people.
"I have a plan here," Deputy Butler Owen, who is now the main person in charge of internal affairs on the island, raised his hand and said. "We can build a group of temporary bamboo and wood buildings to entertain these pilgrims. After the pilgrimage is over, these
These buildings can be used as temporary isolation points for immigrants."
The reason why Deputy Steward Owen made such a suggestion is that New Saul Island has some regulations that are different from most countries and regions of this era. For example, any newly arrived immigrants must undergo a 14-day quarantine, and those who cannot
The activities of quarantined sailors, merchants, or fishermen who came to deliver goods were restricted to the port area.
Although the island's external exchanges seem a bit troublesome after doing this, correspondingly, as a newly developed island, the outbreak of various infectious diseases on New Saul Island is obviously much less than that of other similar colonies. It can be seen that
This somewhat cumbersome inspection and quarantine work is very effective.
It's just that because of insufficient resources in the past, the so-called quarantine areas were just sheds built with wood, horizontal strips and mud. There were only a small number of wooden houses that could accommodate the elderly, weak, sick, disabled and pregnant immigrants. Therefore, Deputy Butler Irving
I just wanted to take this opportunity to renovate the inspection and quarantine point.
"If that's the case, then do it this way." Lawrence pursed his lips and said. If he built a series of buildings just for pilgrimage, it would obviously be a bit of a loss under the current circumstances. New Saul Island will not do it for the time being.
He may be able to support such a face-saving project. But if he can make the best use of it afterwards, he can still find a way to squeeze out a sum of money.
"But our budget for this year is already full." Saifei whispered from the side at this time, "If you want to build a series of buildings such as rooms that can accommodate at least 3,000 people at the same time, as well as supporting wells, toilets, etc., you will need the money
But it’s not a lot, and that small amount of mobile funds is simply not enough.”
"I thought about it, we can put the few kilometers of flood control dams on the west side of the river to be repaired in the next season." Lawrence thought for a while and said, "At least according to the meteorological records of previous years, there will be no hurricanes this season.
.So there is no problem in pushing back the construction of those water conservancy projects for a period of time. After this period of time passes, the wealth that the Holy Grail has brought to the island during this period will be enough for us to prepare for the hurricane season before the arrival of the hurricane season.
Repair these water conservancy projects."
Of course, part of what Lawrence did not say at this time is that Nora has mastered the ability to control the winds that control precipitation. Therefore, in an emergency, you can also ask Nora to cast spells to reduce the intensity of hurricanes on the island and the precipitation that comes with the wind. Therefore, even if
Even if there is really bad weather, he can also avoid the losses caused by those weather conditions.
"What you said makes sense." After hearing what Lawrence said, Seifer and everyone walked to the island map hanging on the side wall and discussed it for a few minutes before saying to Lawrence. "The two or three things you said
The location of the dike is indeed not very important. After all, the fields around the dike are all newly reclaimed land, and the first batch will only be planted with some vegetables and fruits. If the dike breaks, the loss will not be big if it is really flooded. "
After weighing the pros and cons, they decided to temporarily divert the money and resources from the dam construction to build new buildings. The location was finally decided on the port area. Considering that the Holy Grail would not leave the ship during this process, these guests were entertained
Placing it in the port area can prevent external diseases from entering the island, and at the same time, it can also allow pilgrims to have close contact with their pilgrimage goals. It can be said to be convenient for others and for themselves.
And after the pilgrimage season is over in the future? Can these buildings be seamlessly converted into new immigration inspection and quarantine areas under the Immigration Office? Of course, according to the speed of immigration, these houses will definitely not be filled. So other parts of the houses can also be rented to those who
Merchants use it as a warehouse.
As the island's output and people increase, the island's demand for business, especially foreign trade, has gradually become prosperous. In this case? Expanding the port? Increasing and upgrading the original facilities of the port is a very good idea.
Something important. For example, according to the plan, the port will add a new stone trestle extending into the sea this quarter? This will increase the number of berths in the port by another 1/3.
At the same time, the port department will also introduce two steam tower cranes and matching rails. If everything can be completed? Will the throughput of the entire New Sauerport port increase by at least 50% next quarter? This will be able to meet the island's continuous demand
The demand for shipping has increased.
After discussing the issue of pilgrimage, the next part is about some of the government issues on the island. For example, with the introduction of various machines on the island, the training of operators has obviously encountered a lull. According to Mr. Lambert
What’s the argument? If no new personnel can join the queue of training teachers? The number of machines on the island is already the limit of the island’s inventory. The steam tower crane planned to be introduced by the port area will probably not be able to perform due to lack of manpower.
Maximum efficiency.
"I remember that there were quite a few workers who immigrated with us at that time." Lawrence asked with some confusion just after his father finished speaking. "There were nearly a thousand people with machine operating skills, and later there were zero
There are also workers among the scattered immigrants. This is more than the skilled workers on all the surrounding islands combined, so how can there be not enough people?"
"You're right, Lawrence. Don't forget that our island has more machines than all the surrounding islands combined. Think of Santo Domingo Island? Until now, they rely on those machines to press and boil sugar.
There were no manual or animal-powered wooden tools, and there wasn’t even a steam engine in the morning,” Mr. Lambert said.
"We have spent a lot of money to introduce a lot of steam engines here? This is why the development of our place in a few months has exceeded the development of several years on other islands. But correspondingly, the manpower on the island has begun to appear insufficient.
.Although the church is also helping to train hard, and experienced workers have also begun to try to bring apprentices. But there are too few people trained in this way? It is far from keeping up with the speed of the increase in machines."
There is a big difference between operating a machine and learning other things. One of the most important differences is that operating a machine requires actual practice and practice? You must not be in a hurry? Otherwise? A group of poorly trained people will operate the machine and break it.
It's all a trivial matter, but it would be really troublesome if it caused a lot of casualties.
"In other words, we need to find a way to introduce a group of skilled workers, right?" Lawrence said with a look of helplessness on his face. Now because of the island's output, he just happened to save a lot of money. When it comes to buying
There is definitely no problem with the machine, but hiring people is not that simple, especially since Lawrence also needs these people to have a certain degree of loyalty to the island, not the kind of people who are hired purely by money.
"Your Excellency." At this time, a young man sitting at the end of the long table raised his slightly trembling right hand and signaled, "I think I may know where to hire a suitable technician."