WAITAKI BRIDGES
Sir,—l see that one man is awake to the danger facing this part of the South Island—the Waitaki bridge and what it will mean to every living person south of the river and a good many north of it . It is tragic to think that in one day we could be thrown back nearly a century, with not even a ferry. Nature has repeatedly warned us that time is short and to expect the worst at every flood. I have watched the river, living practically on its bank, for 20 years, and have noticed the terrific strain that these old bridges aj-e asked to stand, both Waitaki and Kurow Haka. One of these days both will give up the unequal fight. Should the Kurow bridge go, only a few hours will be allowed to make all preparations to do without telegraph communication. The Waitaki bridge will follow the Kurow one. Before it is too late, I hope the Government will see some way to get enough steel and other things necessary and start as soon as possible before the worst happens.—l am, etc., Late Haka-Waltaki
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 27044, 31 March 1949, Page 6
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