REMUERA'S NEEDS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19495, 26 November 1926, Page 12

REMUERA'S NEEDS.

EXTENSION OF TRAMWAYS. IMPROVED SERVICE WANTED. CONCRETING THE MAIN ROAD. Matters affecting residents in the district between the Remuera tram terminus and the city boundary at Meadow - bank Road were discussed by a deputation of over -50 members of the Remuera East Ratepayers' Association which waited upon the City Oonncil last evening. Among the requests made by the deputation were the concreting of Remuera Road from the tram terminus to Meadowbank Road, improvements to the transport services, and the removal of a rubbish dump in Meadowbank Road. Mr. W. Skcgg suggested that when the council's concreting gang, which was now working in the vicinity, had completed its present work it should be allowed to proceed with the concreting of the remaining portion of Remuera Road to the city boundary. The work had already been authorised by a vote of the ratepayers. The district had not been fairly treated in the past, as the original arrangements had not been carried out. This piece of road was the worst section of arterial road within the city boundaries. Mr. Skegg said the deputation sought information regarding the council's transport policy. The extension of the tramline to Meadowbank Road had been authorised by the ratepayers, but if it was part of the council's policy to make no further extensions the deputation would like to ask for i definite statement as to what was to be the permanent means of transport in the outlying districts. It was the duty of the council to make provision for the people living in the outer areas of the city, and it was in the interest of the city that the people should be encouraged to settle in the outer areas.

Requests that the existing tram service should be speeded up, and that all trams should be run the full distance to the terminus, none stopping at Victoria Avenue as at present, were also made. It was suggested that express buse3 should be run on tbo Remuera route.

Referring to the dump known as Barry's Dump, in Meadowbank Road, Mr. Skegg said it was a breeding-place for flies and rats and a serious menace to health.

The Mayor, Mr. G. Baildon, said the matters referred to by the deputation would receive careful consideration. It would be impossible, however, for the concreting gang to continue the concrete in Remuera Road to the city boundary on the completion of the present work, as it would have to go to another part of the city, its programme being mapped out for some months ahead.

Mr. J. B. Paterson sakl the deputation's requests should receive favourable consideration, as a number of promised improvements in the district had not been carried out.

The matters affecting tramways and buses were referred to the Tramways Committee, and the other matters to the Works Committee.