for the arrival of the Royal Majesty on May 30, a Government minister said this week.

Works and Engineering Minister the Hon. Leonard Gibbons praised the hard work and dedication of work crews who started the project in early January.

Amid the ladders, drop cloths and paint cans, they were adding the final touches to the new dock area and the hall.

Mr. Kyril Burrows who designed the hall, said that much work had to be done to ensure proper sewage routes were made as well as trenches for telephone and electricity wires.

"The main work has almost been completed and we are in the last stages,'' he said. "This includes things like asphalting the front area and painting.

"Inside there are two interview rooms for Customs officers as well as a set of bathrooms. On the other side of the hall are another set of bathrooms which can accommodate people with disabilities and a kitchenette.'' During the cruise ship season which runs from April to November, the hall's main use will be for processing passengers from ships and yachts through Customs and Immigration.

In the off-season it is anticipated that the hall and kitchenette could be used for functions from wedding receptions to meetings.

The entire building is equipped with ramps to allow wheelchairs to enter and exit easily.

Civil Engineer Mr. Dave Herrod, said that the dock had been upgraded and could now service any size ship up to the size of the Horizon .

Mr. Gibbons said security will be strictly maintained.

"There are fences on either side of the processing hall, so it will be the only way that passengers can get onto the Island.

"Overall I am pleased with the work accomplished so far,'' he said, "All the crews from Hi-Span and Correia construction have done excellent jobs. The building and dock are attractive and well designed.''