THE TUNNEL ROAD.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17999, 9 November 1926, Page 13

THE TUNNEL ROAD.

To the Editor. Sir,—lt was with great interest I read in the “ Star,” of November S. of the resuscitation of the Tunnel project after such a long sleep. Do these young business men mean business this time or is it just hot air? At the last meeting of the Tunnel Road League at which T was present we had a verytempting offer from Kidman-Smith and Co.; at a price which, if T remember rightly, was about half the quotation of to-day. Do they intend to wait until the price is again doubled. Is there not a leader in the group who is capable of getting down to tin tacks, and doing something in the matter and having things ready- for a start in the coming winter, which would do away- with the unemployment question which is with us every winter. It is a great pity there are not a few of those with the backing of capital and influence of the city with the same energy- and grit as 11. G. Ell. With a good solid body of business men. young and old, H.G. would push it along. When I think what the old pioneers of thjs city have done, it makes me ill to think of all’ the talk that is going on without anything being done. If a job is worth doing why not get on with it? And who will say- it is not worth doing. Any business man with a mite of vision must feel ith must be done sooner or later to keep this, our beautiful city, which God and the old people gave us, in the forefront of the cities of this Dominion. The astounding possibilities of this city to those who can see a little into the future are bey'ond dream, and if these young business men will help our citizens to attain just a part of it they- will leave their names to be looked up to as we of to-day- look up to the founders of this city-. Sir. just fancy the handful of people of those days putting the present tunnel through without all the talk and scheming that is going on to-day. I am aware the thing must be given thought, but let us see that the thinking this time will bear fruit, not to be pigeon holed for another ten years. I am sure a toll gate would prove a big factor in finding the interest on capital invested. Just think of the thousands who would use the road for a walk to the beautiful bays round Lyttelton. Then there are the cyclists, motorists, and above all inward and outward produce of this province. I will close with the hope I have not used too much of your space and the wish to see in the near future the first sod turned of a project which will give Canterbury such a boost as it has not had for a long time.—l am. etc.. JAMES E. COWELL.