OTIRA TUNNEL.
TO EE WORKING THIS YEAR. (By Telegraph—Press Association.) ... CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. From observations made during his visit of inspection to the Otira tunnel, the Minister of Public Works (Hon. J. G. Coates) states that, generally, tlie work is proceeding satisfactorily. He docs not anticipate that lie will have to alter his statement that the line through the tunnel will be in operation about the end of the present year. Regarding the proposed Teknpo power schemes, Mr. Coates states that as soon as the Power Board (when it is established) shows the power developed at Lake Tckapo can be supplied to consumers at a reasonable rate, a license to proceed will be issued.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 48, Issue 14625, 27 March 1922, Page 5
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113OTIRA TUNNEL. Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 48, Issue 14625, 27 March 1922, Page 5
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