Pahiatua Borough Council

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 238, 8 October 1936, Page 2

Pahiatua Borough Council

COMMITTEE’S REPORTS ADOPTED BY COUNCIL. OVERSEEK’S REPORT. A drainage connection has been made to Mr Adam’s property, George street. A new culvert has been put in at Victoria street. Watertables and parts have been cleaned in Main street. Watertables have been cleaned in Sedcole, Tyndall, Wakcman and Cambridge streets. New decking has been placed on the Albert street bridge. Two crossings in the Main street have been tarred. The footpath in front of G. H. Hodd’s business premises in the Main street has been patched. Tar-patching has been done in Main street. The reservoir and the septic tanks have been inspected. A rubbish collection was made on September 21 and eight loads were collected. Soil has been removed from the sides of streets. Streets have been patched where required. The team is now carting metal to the dump. The Steps at the library have been repaired. As the bridge in Queen atreet is unsafe, it has been closed to traffic. Work has been started on the Mangahao road triangle. Reservoir. September 24: Reservoir and intake ispected; overflow 3 inches. Recreation Grounds and Baths’ Committee Report. The rushes and thistles want topping before they get away. The ground should now be rolled several times while it is fairly soft, and some impression can be made on it by the heavy roller. The surface is very uneven and unless this rolling is undertaken immediately the ground will be dangerous for cricket. The recommendations of your committee previously made for rolling during the winter have not been carried out. Baths.

The filter covering has been tarred to preserve the wood. The baths should now be thoroughly scrubbed with wire brushes and caustic soda, and afterwards painted with white medusa cement. Favourable comment was often made last season on the clean state of the baths, due to the attention given by the council, and this high standard should be maintained this year. The committee recommend the calling of tenders immediately for the painting of tho baths, two coats of steelite green on the outsido iron, while the dressing sheds should receive two coats of cream paint. .. The consent of the council is requested for the immediate putting in hand of this work. The committee further recommends that the council take over full responsibility of the baths, appoint the caretaker, fix the charges, receive all revenue, and hire the baths to any swimming clubs for carnivals,, etc.