THE PATEA HARBOUR.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LV, Issue 13994, 27 August 1909, Page 2

THE PATEA HARBOUR.

The eastern breakwater extension n Patea is now in a forward condition, sars the Press. The wall has »t*auied a length of 170 ieet, and practically the wlole ofjie concrete Woe* »«««- sary to ooaWfete ita pjojected lengUi of 200 feetliave been ««" f *«*« u * d ; The remaining work ought to be put through in about three .months. Both walls are bearing up splendidly against the attack of the, waves. Sand is banking up solidly on the outer sides of the wafis, but none appears t<> be drifting into the harbour. A free running scour is maintaining a good depth of water oft the bar. "ffltowthef it m evident that the eastern breakwater admirably fulfils ito purpose. The Patea Harbour is a Aorougbly creditable specimen of ita class, and granted steamers of suitable build and power, it will doubtless be found to provide ample facilities for tho discharge of local trade.