BURDEN OF ROADS COST
That the users should contribute more toward the cost of roads was the opinion of members of the Matamata County Council at the meeting last week. In a report, the engineer, said that the considerable sums received from the Highways Board did not tuny compensate for the extra roading expenditure occasioned by increased motor traffic, a position which was being felt by many local bodies. Mr Bruce (Maungatautari) stated the
position was a most serious one for farmers, who were again faced with the prospect of increased rates. In his opinion, 90 per cent, of the cost of the main roads should be borne by the Main Highways Board. Mr Allen (Okoroire) pointed out that the seriousness of the position was increased by the fact that a great deal of through traffic was being diverted to the side roads. He felt that de-rating of farm lands and an increase in the benzine tax were the only solutions. It was decided to send a remit to the counties conference on the lines indicated.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 81, 5 April 1930, Page 13
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