Catchment Board
Sir, —I see that the North Canterbury Catchment Board, having fixed the Waimakariri river and having shelved the Selwyn river, is now entering into the thrilling field of recreation. Incidentally, why golf? Why not go the whole hog and bu: d a motor-racing circuit or dig a lake for aquatic sports? It is high time the board lifted its eyes from its carpet slippers, put on its heavy boots, and got on with the more important job of stopping erosion in the mountains.—Yours, etc., MERINO. March 8, 1967. [Mr W. W. Brough, secretary of the North Canterbury Catchment Board, replies: “I would correct any impression that the board proposes developing areas for recreation. There is an area of about 2000 acres within easy reach of the city, which is thought to be suited for recreational purposes, and the board invited inquiries from persons or organisations who might be interested in leasing an area which they would have to develop for their own purposes. Two of the inquiries received were related to golf. Inquiries from other interests would be welcomed by the board. Eventually this area could produce substantial revenue.”]
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31319, 15 March 1967, Page 12
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