A LeeS “DO: | . CHIVES KILLI IMPROVEMENT ~ $100,000 " Bikini redevelopment and re-settlement plans require continued residence on Killi by half or more of the present population of that island until the economic environment on Bikini’ can support a larger population than will be possible until newly planted coconut trees begin to produce. It is also likely that there will remain on Killi a "colony" of Bikinians. Therefore improvement of facilities on Killi is required at an estimated cost of $100,000. This will include improvement of the dispensary, school, water catchment, warehousing, etc. For planning purposes it is hoped to get some work on Killi under way in FY-70 and to complete improvements in FY-71. FY-70 $83,300 FY-71 = $16,700 UJELANG IMPROVEMENT - $80,000 Ujelang is inhabited by approximately 350 islanders, descendants or relatives of the original group moved from Eniwetok. The Ujelang people have been hopeful of returning to Eniwetok but have been told this will not be possible in the foreseeable future. Ujelang coconut trees were planted in German times many years ago. They are beyond the age of maximum production. A program of replanting and thinning and rat control has been. started, However, housing, water catchment, dispensary, school and other facilities need immediate improvement, at an estimated cost of $80,000. FY-70 = $66,700 FY-71 = $13,300