RIVER EROSION

Grey River Argus, 11 August 1937, Page 8

RIVER EROSION

N.Z. MENACE. GOVERNMENT ATTITUDE. IPer Press Association], CHRISTCHURCH, August 10. The hope that in the near future it would be possible for the Government to embark on a comprehensive scheme of river protection work was expressed to-day by the Acting-Minister of Public Works (Hon. P. C. Webb), who said the question was receiving the consideration of the Government, Mr Semple having arranged, before he left New Zealand, for reports to lie prepared on the condition of the rivers throughout New Zealand. “Obviously,” said Mr Webb, “this is a work that is long overdue. Every big flood creates extensive damage to roads and bridges, and washes away thousands of acres of good river silt land, but the magnitude of the problem is such that a considerable amount of money is required, and the most modern machinery will be needed to be employed to do the work as expeditiously and as economically as possible. This is a job that, will employ a lot of men and render great national service, and we are hoping that it will be possible to make'a start in the not distant future.” a ,