GEDDES BASIN.

Auckland Star, Volume LXV, Issue 149, 26 June 1934, Page 9

GEDDES BASIN.

PRIZE-WINNING DESIGNS.

LAY-OUT OF SPORTS AREA.

The prize of £25 offered by the Onchunga Borough Council for the best plan for' the lay-out of the Geddes Basin reserve is to bo equally divided between two competitors bearing the nom-de-plumo of "Spars and Meloria" and "Felix." The names of the successful competitors were not disclosed at the meeting of the council last night. . The first design makes provision for football, cricket, hockey and basketball "round, several tennis courts, large spaces for the parking of cars,- a grandstand and a half-mile motor racing track fircumscribed by a tier of terraces for further seating accommodation. Exits and entrances are provided from Selwyn, O'Rorke and Queen Streets and Wharf Road. A quarter-mile running track is also proposed. The design submitted by "Felix" provides for three football or cricket areae, one hockey ground, a running track of 440 yards, and a motor racing track half a mile in circumference and 30 yards wide, surrounded by terraced seating accommodation sufficient for-20,000 spectators A feature of this design is the provision of a swimming bath to the Westward, immediately outside but adjoining tlie basin area proper. A gSndsta°nd, tea kiosk and band rotunda are also provided. Entrances are suggested from Queen, O'Rorke and Se wyn Streets. Large areas are set apart tor the parking of cars and buses, and -a splciX playgroux-d for children »

shown. . , , The sub-committee was authorised to complete the lease of the Geddes Baem reserve to the Motor Eacing Association on specific conditions. The council's proposal to erect a fence 7ft hU Ground the reserve is meeting w"th opposition from some of the adjoining .property; owners. :1 , . :.._:..' J .-■ -