ROADMAKING METHODS.
My attention has been drawn to the piecemeal manner our City Council lias of constructing footpaths. An instance at present is Riddell Koacl, St. Helier's, a road which is about three miles in length, with houses here and there on various sections. Numerous men are engaged in building portions of footpaths in approximately 50ft or eOft lengths, in front of the occupied sections, regardless of permanent levels, or , anything else. If it is so necessary to find work for the unemployed, let the work done be of a permanent nature, and of some' benefit to the ratepayers. Some months back the City Council were petitioned by residents of this district for a footpath, if only on one side of the road, but the petitioners were informed that no money was available. Who wants 50ft of footpath in front of hie house to walk up and down upon, when we have half a mile or more to walk through grass, stones, and mud to reach the bus service? Put these patches together in a permanent manner and at least we will have half a mile of useful path for all time. DISGUSTED RATEPAYER.
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 246, 17 October 1929, Page 22
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