Matters Of General Borough Interest

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 15, Issue 95, 13 September 1950, Page 6

Matters Of General Borough Interest

Matters of general interest were reported? by the foreman, Mr C. D. Molesworth, to the Whakatane Borough Council on Monday night. His report was:— Douglas Street stormwater drainage. The excavation has been completed and sufficient pipes layed to give access to dwellings. The remaining pipes are being made and should be ready for laying in about 10 days. Eivers Beach Domain. Sixty broadleaf trees have been added to the plantation and tree lucerne seedlings have been planted as a hedge surrounding the area. Hurinui Avenue. At the intersection with Mainui Main Highway the corner bank has been cut back to the road boundary. King Street footpath from Bridge Street to Alexander Avenue. It has been found necessary to cover an open stormwater drain in this area to enable the path to be constructed and the 9” concrete, pipes have been ordered. Domain The area cleared of trees sown. Levelling is in progress on the athletic track area. Water Supply. One new water service connection has been provided, and no blowouts have occurred in this period. The halfyearly reading of water meters has been taken. Tree pruning htes been completed on streets and the Heads Park. Maintenance works engaged on include: Metal road patching and grading. Clearing stormwater channels and culverts. Sextons duties including five interments. Cemetery Bfurial FeeG. I would recommend the revision of these fees owing to increased labour costs.