RISING LAKE LEVEL
POWER HOUSE THREATENED i POSITION IN SOUTHLAND. [ Per Press Association. ] INVERCARGILL, May 17. The long spell of wet weather and the melting of snow in the high country, have had the effect of raising the lake level at Alonowai to an exceptionally high mark, and the position of the Southland Electric Power Board’s power station is being carefully watched. It is situated on the bank of the swiftly flowing Waiau River, which, together with the Alonowai (and other rivers in Southland) is carrying an abnormal volume of water. The approaches to the bridge across the Alonowai River have been washed away, hindering the transport of men and material to the lake, which requires attention to ensure the safety of the earth dam. It was stated to-day that there was no immediate danger to the power house, and that although the waters were continuing to rise and were causing some concern, the position was under control. The board’s chief engineer (Air. L. B. Hutton) is at present at Monowai.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 115, 18 May 1933, Page 8
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