WORK OF THE MONTH

Waipa Post, Volume 41, Issue 3187, 12 August 1930, Page 6

WORK OF THE MONTH

IN WAIPA COUNTY.

ENGINEER’S REPORT,

The following; report of work done since last meeting was submitted by the engineer (Mr J. W. Civil) at Monday’s meeting of the Waipa County Council:— NEWCASTLE RIDING.

Great South Road, M.H.—Grading has been carried out by both motor and horse graders. Ngaruawahia to Whatawhata Road. Some 7l4cyds. of sand have been carted from Nieol’s pit by Fogarty and Sutherland with County plant and metal top-dressed with some from Clow’s to Marwood’s Junction; also 240cyds. of sand from Blackett’s pit, and road top-dressed from Martin’s back to junction of Blackett’s Road. Some 388cyds. sand have been carted from Blackett’s pit into Blackett’s and Finlayson’s Roads by Fogarty and Sutherland. Newcastle and Hamilton Riding Boundary Road.—l have gone into the matter re gully on unformed portion of this road to be dealt with, adjoining Lee’s and Zimmerman’s (Exelby’s) properties. This outlet drains some 1500 acres, being one of the Te Rapa Drainage Board’s main outlet drains, and would mean a large culvert and heavy earthworks to get even a one in ten grade, as the forming of this road will not only link up settlers on northern end of this road but will link up Burbush’s Road. I would suggest that two small deviations be made in this line of road, effecting Lee’s and Zimmerman’s properties, which will improve alignment and grades. The owners, I think would agree to same, then could arrange to get Government subsidy at a later date for carrying out the work.

Maintenance and general surfacework has been carried out on various other roads in the riding. HAMILTON RIDING. Great South Road, M.Hj—Grading has been carried out both by motor and horse graders. An engineering survey has been made of a further four miles of this road. Two more days will complete the whole section from Ngaruawahia to Hamilton. Old Ngaruawahia Road.—An engineering survey has been made of sixty chains of this road, also materials supplied and a 70ft. by sft. by sft. reinforced concrete culvert erected by Williams and party. Spreading, sanding and general surfacework has been carried out on other roads in the riding. RUKUHIA RIDING. Great South Road, M.H.—Grading has been carried out both by motor and horse graders, and portions resurfaced with gravel from dumps. Grading, gravelling and general surfacework has been carried out on various other roads in the riding by Surfacemen Garvev and Body. TUHIKARAMEA RIDING. Gravelling, grading and general surfacework have been carried out by Surfaceman Drabble with horse teams and Bromwich with motor truck. KAIPAKI RIDING. Great South Road, M.H.—Some metal have been supplied and carted out by our own trucks from Ohaupo and spread. Ohaupo-Cambridge and Berquest’s Roads.—Laying three pipe culverts near junction of Berquist’s Road has been completed and some 16 chains of drain widened and deepened by Surfacemen Boyd and Higgins.' Sanding, grading and general surfacework has been carried out by Surfaceman Higgins with road plant on other roads in the riding. PUKEKURA RIDING. Te Awamutu-Cambridge Main Highway.—Grading and general surfacework have been carried out on this road by Harris and party with road plant. Tucker’s Hill Deviation.—Contractor J. Reilly is making fair progress with his contract. Gravel has been carted by our own trucks and drays from Peppercorn’s pit on to following roads: rangi Road, 240cyds. to Maisey’s Road, 154cyds. to Settlement Road, 162cyds. Reynold’s Road. Grading and general surfacework has been carried out on various other roads. Pukekura Drainage. Wilson and party have the drainage completed up through Myers and Ward’s and several chains into Emblin’s. Burns and party have completed number one drain up to Jackson’s. Have arranged to stop works until next season—only retaining J. Burns. RANGIAOHIA RIDING. Great South Road, M.H., Te Awamutu to Kihikihi.—Some 112eyds metal have been supplied and carted by our own trucks and spread. Kihikihi-Arapuni, M.H.—Some 364 cyds. of Puniu River gravel have been carted from dumps and repairs carried out, also 24cyds. gravel sand from Rae’s pit have been carted for repairs. Spreading and surfacework has been carried out on other roads in the riding. MANGAPIKO RIDING. Ohaupo-Paterangi Road.—Some 120 cyds of Te Kawa metal have been supplied to Ohaupo and carted by our own trucks and spread. Grading, surfaceworks, etc., have been carried out on various other roads in the riding. Te Rore Water Supply.—Arrangements have been made to carry out the work by day labour. Mr Westbrook has been placed in charge, and works are progressing favourably. KAKEPUKU RIDING. Te Awamutu-Burton’s Cr., M.H.— Some 48eyds. of metal have been supplied, carted out from Te Awamutu and spread, and 24cyds. gravel from dumps have been utilised for carrying out repairs. Grading and repairs have been carried out where required.