COUNTY WORKS

Opunake Times, 13 August 1948, Page 1

COUNTY WORKS

ENGINEER'S REPORT MONTH OF JULY The County Engineer, Mr. R. S. Martin, submitted the following report for July: Construction Watino Culvert: I interviewed the Resident Engineer as instructed re this work and after consideration he declined to allow a smaller pipe than 48 inches for this woj'k. He suggested the Council give consideration to the completion of the work as originally proposed. (It was considered that a greater sugsidy would be agreed to, and the council decided to make application on these lines). In the meantime the necessary pipes are being held by the Hume Pipe Company who desire a decision as to whether or not the Council will acquire same. (Purchase Approved). H ighways M ai ntenance Opunake Rawhitiroa, Rahotu Kahui, Ihaia Road, Skeet Road: Watertables and outlets have been cleaned, shoulders attended to, some metal lengths graded, and crushed metal run out wheie necessary. Riding Maintenance) General maintenance was carried out on most roads in each riding and grading was attended to where necessary. Scaling Experiment The Council's instructions noted. The further suggestions and explanation of Councillor Chapman is being and the results and estimates will be available at the next meeting. Scaling Contracts Tenders for carting metal were accepted as follows: Skeet Road: 22/- per cubic yard; Eltham Road: 23/- per cubic yard; Kahui Road: 28/- per cubic yard. Ranger The Inspector is now out •of hospital, but as yet is -unfit to resume duty. I have engaged Mr. Hardwidge as temporary ranger. (Approved). No horse or fees. (Approved). No horse or car allowance. He is ranging !he County on horseback and has collected quite a number of stock. Mr. Tilly will possibly be off work some time yet. The stock impounded: 3 horses, and 19 cows. Plant All plant ha? received- regular maintenance during the period