SEWERAGE PROBLEM

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22172, 27 July 1935, Page 13

SEWERAGE PROBLEM

THE NORTH SHORE SCHEME FURTHER OPPOSITION The proposed sewerage scheme for the North Shore area was the subject of further criticism at yesterday's meeting of the Waitemata County Council It is not proposed to include in the area any portion of the Waitemata county, but the suggested outfall and treatment works for the northern scheme encroach on the foreshore of tlio Hauraki Gulf, in the middle of the East Coast bays and beaches. The opinion that the solution of Auckland's drainage difficulties would bo found in an near Fuponga Point, in the Manukau Harbour, was expressed by Mr. J. C. Rennie at the meeting yesterday. "There.is a current of ten knots running there," said Mr. Rennie, "and this would soon dispose of the sewage. The northern and southern schemes which have been suggested. will cost in the vicinity of £1,675,000, and will be suitable to handle the sewage problem only during the next 40 years." The cost of the Manukau Harbour scheme had been estimated at £1,900,000, and the system, if put into operation, would adequately deal with the problem for all time. While there was a difference in cost 6£ ? £225,000, it had to be remembered th'at the comparison was between a scheme for 40 years and one for all time. A broad outlook would have to be adopted in tho matter, and the County Council should suggest the Manukau Harbour scheme to the Auckland and Suburban Drainage Board. ; After criticism of the board s proposals had been expressed by other members of the council, a resolution was passed reiterating objections to tne northern scheme,