THE OLD CHANNEL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 20 May 1927, Page 3

THE OLD CHANNEL

(To the Editor)

Sir, —The suggestion made by a correspondent in last evening's' "Mail" that the material brought down from the cliffs should he used for tilling up the old channel, is one that should not be turned down too lightly. It has been made' before, and is ' worthy of consideration. It would have to he considered, however, -what the effect upon the new cut would be. I venture to-make another suggestion ins follows: Let it be ascertained whether any of the material or "spoil" to bo brought down is' of a hard composition, either rock or large boulders. Should there be none, but soft sniff only, then let sonic hard material be found as near as possible to the place required. With this rock or heavy stone. let a rough wall be made just opposite the place where the spoil is being brought down. It should he made in the form of n crescent, with the convex side outwards, and placed at a proper distance to contain all the material'to be brought down within the space enclosed. Against this rough wall, on the inner side, should he placed material of the next best qualitv—shingles, gravel, or the like. Then all the Vest of the material, whatever it may be could be dumped into the enclosed space at a minimum of cost. This material would strengthen and support the outer wall. I| should he borne in mind that although we have heavy seas occasionally, yet they are nothing .lo the huge 'waves (hat break upon ex posed places such as Timaru or Napier: consequently a wall such as I suggest would probably be quite sufficient to resist their force. I am, etc, INTERESTED. Nelson, 18th Mav.

'.To the Editor) Su" } —The scheme of a reclaimed road to Haulashore Island appeals to my imagination, and if put into practical operation, what enjoyable times could be spent over there'by going in car, bus or an interesting walk all the way across. Then the Island could be made very attractive in so many ways, treeplanting, boalsheds for those "who go yatching and those who spend time. fishing, and plenty of ground for sports and children's playing area. Being a daughter of a late' principal lighthouse keeper (Martin Nelson) of the Boulder Bank, I know' personally what pleasure can' be derived over there, and of the many happy times spent on ' this particular Island. As the place, has been generously given io the public by Captain Moncric.lT and now material is forthcoming from the cliffs, what could be more interesting for him and others tose.o a reclaimed road being constructed. Look what has been done fri' Tahuna, and there was a time when climbing over rocks ov over the hill was the only way of getting there. Schemes or dreams can be materialised if one waits long enough, Trusting others will be interested. —I am. etc.. M. M. It. TOMS. 19th May.