WHARF CONSTRUCTION.
BOARD LOOKING AHEAD. THE NEXT WORK. The construction policy of the Auckland Harbour Board was referred to by the chairman (Mr. J. H. Girason) in the course of a report presented to the board yesterday. Mr. Gunaon stated that the steel market showed a considerable decline, values being at bedrock. He, therefore, advised that the board should go into the question of, supplies. The board had several times affirmed that the central wharf should be the next wharf to be put in hand, but the chairman expressed serious doubts as to whether it would now be. wise.to follow this course. Increased accommodation was needed for colliers and vessels with bulk cargoes requiring railway trucks, but not shed accommodation. ' Ihese requirements might have to be provided for other than by a central wharf. The chairman's recommendations were referred to the board in committee, and after consideration referred to a special i meeting. *»«-«
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15518, 28 January 1914, Page 10
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