BIG IRRIGATION SCHEME
ASHBURTON PROJECT BEGUN (United Press Association) ASHBURTON, April 3. Work on the Rangitata diversion irrigation scheme—the largest and most important of its kind in New Zealand — commenced yesterday. The purpose is to supply water for the Ashburton-Lyndhurst irrigation scheme and all the anticipated water requirements for the rest of Ashburton County. The total length of the race will be approximately 35 miles, and the total area served 200,000 acres. The combined cost of the two schemes will be nearly £1,000,000. The Rangitata work will employ 130 men for three years. ;
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Southland Times, Issue 23165, 5 April 1937, Page 6
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93BIG IRRIGATION SCHEME Southland Times, Issue 23165, 5 April 1937, Page 6
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