VPRS 10347 Schedules Of Business Submitted to the Minister

The Public Works Department (VA 669) had wide-ranging responsibilities for all public works and buildings, including construction, maintenance and fitting out of these buildings. Other major responsibilities included roads and bridges, ports and harbours, local government and water supply.This series consists of copies of the Schedules Submitted to the Minister of Public Works for endorsement and approval before works could proceed. A standard pro forma, details of the number of the item for approval, the file number, the location, description of the work, the details of the contractor and the amount to be expended are included. The form is marked for the attention of the Director-General and the minister of Public Works.