TURAKINA TUNNELS
CEMENT REQUIRED FOR STRENGTHENING „ WELLINGTON, July 22. So far 7592 tons of cement has been Used on completing and strengthening the Turakina and Fordell tunnels, according to a return tabled by the Minister of Works 'Mr Semple) to-day. Another 1600 tons will be needed for the completion of the job. ‘lt must not be overlooked that had this work been carried out according to proper plans and specifications in l Je first place about three-quarters of me additional amount of cement used have gone into the original construction,” the Minister said. “The rest pt the cement used has gone into groutn B, thereby stabilising the country surrounding the tunnels.”
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Press, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 25243, 23 July 1947, Page 9
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