MOUNT EDEN AFFAIRS
A resolution deleting a clause in the council's building by-laws requiring the use of waterproofed paper or asphaltsaturated felt in buildings constructed of masonry veneer was passed at a special meeting of the Mount Eden Borough Council last night. The deletion of the clause was opposed by Messrs. S. F„ Ghappell, A. T. Dow and N. C. Snedden. Mr. J. J. Mulvihill pointed out that the resolution did not prevent the use of building paper, hut removed the council's control of its use. The metropolitan water scheme. a-dvo-cated bv Mr. E. H. Potter, whereby water from the Waikato River would be brought bv pipeline as far as Ota]lll]ill in order to provide for the future needs of the city, was discussed at length, ft was decided to ask the Auckland Suburban Local Bodies' Association to investigate the project with a view to the scheme being undertaken bv the Public Works Department.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24102, 22 October 1941, Page 9
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154MOUNT EDEN AFFAIRS New Zealand Herald, Volume 78, Issue 24102, 22 October 1941, Page 9
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