TO MANAGE NEW ZEALAND CRICKET TEAM
morning, accompanied by a deluge of rain, and it was reported that the Waitakere Dam had burst during, this storm. This report was found to be without foundation, but it is true that severe damage has been done to the pipeline from this dam. A large landslip has occurred in the valley about one mile below the dam, carrying away four pipes and completely cutting off the connection. The spot is about ten miles from the city, and there is a lack of definite news. However, it is reported that the work of repair will undoubtedly be long and difficult, probably extending over a number of days. The Waitakere Dam is one of two sources of water supply for Auckland City. The other is Nihotupu Dam, on the other side of the ranges, and as far as can be gathered there have been some slips there also, but they are comparatively small and the supply from Nihotupu is not interrupted so far. Seven months ago there was similar trouble with the Waitakere pipeline, and repairs were
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Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 78, 27 December 1926, Page 8
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182TO MANAGE NEW ZEALAND CRICKET TEAM Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 78, 27 December 1926, Page 8
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