WATERWORKS.—WHERE IS THE ENGINEER?
(TO THE EDITOR.)
Sir, —The ratepayers of the city are about to be taxed to a large extent for the water supply, and it is important that this work should De carried out in a satisfactory manner. Will the water pass through the pipes when the work is complete ? There do not appear to be any air or scouring pipes provided. The specification provides for a certain amount of lead to be furnished to each joint. Who i 3 to certify that this provision is carried out ? While the contractor is represented by his engineer, the subcontractor, and his foreman, there is no one on behalf of the engineer to certify to the correctness of the work. This gentleman is paid the handsome consideration of £3,500 to see the work properly executed. What has he done to earn this ? With the exception of one gentleman who hops about like a cock-sparrow in Queen-street, there is no representative of the engineer's department to be found upon the work. His Worship, in the interest of his constituents, should see to this.—Yours, &c, Argus.
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Auckland Star, Volume VII, Issue 1966, 29 May 1876, Page 2
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