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Lyttelton Times, Volume IV, Issue 187, 9 August 1854, Page 2

the cemetery as far as the accommodation road between the College land and Mr. Alport's section; then turning westward it would sweep round as far as the face of the spur running through the section of the Rev. B. W. Dudley; up which it would be carried by a succession of zig-zags until reaching the foot of the cliffs, where it would make a long sweep to the eastward, until it joined the horse path to Mount Pleasant, which it would follow to the summit of the range. The descent to the-Plains would be along the line of the present sledge track from Mount Pleasant Bush to Heathcote Ferry. 21. The only difficulty on this line occurs at the head of the gully crossed near the summit of the range. At this point a good deal of cutting and embanking would be required to obtain a safe gradient and sufficient level ground, for the turning places. The rest of the work on the Lytteltbn side, would be ordinary levelling and side cutting, with in some places a good deal of blasting, but presenting no difficulty of execution. The line from the summit of the range to Heathcote-ferry, requires only surface work, except at the bluff which terminates the spur close to the river Heathcote, where a side cutting of several chains in length would be required to lead from the end of the intended bridge to the face of the spur. -22. In the construction of this road the following points are essential; Ist. The gradient should nowhere exceed 1 in 5. 2nd. The turning places should be on the level or nearly so. 3rd. The width of the road should nowhere be less than 13 feet. 4th. In all cases where the road is in steep side cutting1, parapet walls should be provided. sth. The whole of the ascent from Lyttel•ton should be thoroughly metalled. The descent from Mount Pleasant requires no metalling, except for a short distance* at the foot of the incline. 23. The only private property to be passed through at Lyttelton would be the College, land, and some unimproved land belonging to the Rev. B. W. Dudley; the interference in the former case being confined to the use of a private accommodation road set out for the use of the tenants on the estate. 24. It is impossible to make any satisfactory estimate of the probable cost of this road without staking it out on the ground, taking the necessary levels, and preparing detailed working drawings ; but as the work (with the exception of the metalling) does not extend over -a distance of more than a mile and a half, I think it may be assumed that the sum of Eight Thousand Pounds, (£8000) would be sufficient to defray the whole of the expenses attendant on the undertaking, including the building of a swing bridge over the river Heathcote. By allowing a year for the completion of the work, so that the contractors might execute their contracts at the times most convenient to themselves. I think the road might be made with the labour at present in the settlement without any serious pressure being felt in consequence. 25. "In conclusion I would beg to say that I think the construction of the road just described would fully provide for the traffic of the Province for some years to come, and that it appears to me to be the only plan by whiclr a temporary communication between the Port and the Plains can be effected in the present state of the settlement. I have the honour to remain, Sir, Your obedient Servant, . (Signed) E. DobsoN.