WANGANUI CITY COUNCIL

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 288, 6 December 1939, Page 9

WANGANUI CITY COUNCIL

LAST NIGHT’S MEETING GENERAL BUSINESS A meeting of the Wanganui City Council was held last night, the Mayor, Mr. W. J. Rogers, presiding. There were also present Councillors J. J. Scott, G. P. Hawkins, S. J. Harris, H. Lawrence, A. W. Scoullar, J. F. Broad, G. E. Bennett, O. Hales, D. W. Earle and J. Siddells. St. John's Tennis Club It was decided, on the recommendation of the Works Committee, to advise the St. John’s Tennis Club that the council is prepared to submit the site of the courts for leasing for a term of five years with rights of renewal for further periods of five years. Boydfield Street Sealing Petitioners in Boydfield Street, Wanganui East, are to be advised that the council’s tar-sealing programme for this season has been fully scheduled and that the request for sealing will be considered when the next season’s programme is under review. This street has recently been provided with a concrete slab footpath. Footpath in Koromiko Road An application for a slab footpath in Koromiko Road, Cambridge Street to Owen Street, has been refused, the council acting on the advice of its Works Committee that it could not recommend this work because there is a very limited amount of pedestrian traffic along this portion of the street. Tenancy of Showgrounds The Greyhound Racing Club is to be granted a renewal of its tenancy of the showgrounds, Wanganui East, for a further period of one year at a rental of five guineas. The club is to have the right to remove buildings and or fixtures on termination of the lease.. Hospital Corner Endorsing the recommendation of its Works Committee, the council decided not to make any alteration in regard to the tramstop at the Hospital corner, Carlton Avenue. The council is' of opinion that the existing stop and shelter best serve the interests of the public. Delhi Avenue Water Supply An applicant for a water supply in Delhi Avenue, outside the city bouryary, is to be advised that the council cannot depart from the policy of not granting further supplies outside the city. Claim for Flood Damage Permission has been granted Mr. H. R. Ogg to state to the Works Committee his case in support of a claim for compensation for flood damage done to his property. Late Tram From Post Office A request was received from the three Wanganui city picture theatres that the last tram each night leave the Post Office at 10.32 p.m. At present the tram leaves at 10.25 o’clock. The request was referred to the Tramway Committee. Requests for Street Work Mrs. L. K. Johnson wrote to the council asking the committee to include Young Street in this year’s tarsealing programme. It was decided to reply that the programme is already planned. The council regrets it cannot alter it but that the request will be considered as soon as possible. Mr. A. J. Sutcliffe, in a letter to the council, said that it is four years since the first request was made to tar seal Harrison Street (Ingestre Street to Plymouth Street). He asked that something be done.

The council decided to reply the sealing is being done from the Somm Parade end and it is hoped later t continue the work. ’

A petition was received from rest dents of Taylor and Allison Street; and Hipango Terrace, asking that a deputation be received by the Works Committee regarding those streets. The deputation is to be heard.

Mr. E. J. Reed wrote regarding the extension of Eastown Road. It was decided to reply pointing out that it is footpath work which is being done at present, not road sealing.