ROAD CONSTRUCTION.
o THE ORDER OF PREFEREXCE. CONCENTRATION' ESSENTIAL. (Pek United Beess Association.) WELLINGTON, July 9. The completion of the West Coast road between Westport and Greymouth was urged on the Minister of Public Works by a deputation from the Bailor Progress League and Westland public bodies. It was stated that the work could be done in 18 months at a cost of £20,000. The Hon. Mr Coates caid that £46,000 had been spent on the road already. Did they, he asked, want all other works stopped in the district and efforts concentrated on this road? Mr T. H. Harkness said he thought the road should take precedence. Mr Coates: You can tell “the cock;:r” tb" 1 - It is merely a question of time when the •work could be done. The original cost was £46,000, but the estimate was now £70,000. If we decide to concentrate on the road, other works will have to be cut out. The matter • will be considered when the Estimates are being framed, ana the work will be prosecuted as speedily as possible when funds are available.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 19528, 10 July 1925, Page 11
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