B—7 [Pt. I]

DETAILS OF ESTIMATES FOR THE

PUBLIC WORKS ACCOUNT

Minister of Works AN ESTIMATE of the Sum that will be required in the Year ending 31st March, 1949, to defray the Costs and Expenses of Irrigation, Water-supply, and Drainage (including Compensation or Damages in respect of Accidents or Injuries to Workmen) Summary

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1948-49. 1947-48. Voted. Expended. VOTE—IRRIGATION, WATER-SUPPLY, AND DR. LINAGE .. £ 429,100 £ 474,860 £ 417,312 AMOUNT REQUIRED FOR CURRENT YEAR 370,000 400,000 417,312 1948-49. 1947-48. VOTE—IRRIGATION, WATER-SUPPLY, AND DRAINAGE Voted. Expended. Irrigation, water-supply, and drainage (agricultural and mining districts), including costs of surveys, preliminary investigations, and all other expenses— Canterbury — Ashburton (irrigation scheme) Canterbury District (investigation) Downs (water-supply scheme) Mayfield-Hinds (irrigation scheme) £ 28,900 13,000 1,000 53,000 £ 10,100 5,960 28,500 65,000 £ 13,756 943 11,321 55,269