“Benefits Apparent” In Malvern Tawera Merger

Press, Volume CVII, Issue 31501, 16 October 1967, Page 11

“Benefits Apparent” In Malvern Tawera Merger

The amalgamation with Tawera county from April 1 had been another major step in giving a more economic form of local government, said the chairman (Mr C. O. Redfern), in his report to the annual meeting of the Malvern County Council. “I am sure most ratepayers, and particularly those in Tawera, will already be noticing the advantages,” he said. The most spectacular progress had come from extra National Roads Board subsidies made in consequence of amalgamation, although the economic situation could slow this down. A record 30 miles of sealing had been done, and this year, another 27 miles of road would be sealed, said Mr Redfern. Mr Redfern was re-elected chairman, with Cr W. R. Oliver as deputy-chairman. Development. Discussions were being held with the council’s planning consultant (Miss N. Northcroft) on the development of the sports and holiday areas between Lake Lyndon and Arthur’s Pass, said Cr G. E. Wright Ski Field- —Plans by a company to put a road along the Porter River to develop a commercial ski field at Blue Hill were referred to the Catchment Board, Cr R. M. D. Johnson saying that the road could interfere with a board project. Retirement Mr E. M. Fleming, who retired on September 30 as Selwyn riding

foreman, and who worked for 40 years with Malvern and the former Selwyn county, met the couhcil at afternoon tea and received a presentation.