Building Notes

Progress, Volume VI, Issue 11, 1 September 1911, Page 814

Building Notes

WELLINGTON I The following building permits have been received and approved by the City Engineer, Wellington:— ' From 26/6/11 to 11/7/11—32 applications for permission to erect, 26 examined and approved. City District, £8577; Melrose District, £4152. From 11/7/11 to 25/7/11—32 applications for permission to erect, 26 examined and approved. City District. £4082; Melrose District, £1782; Northland District, £375; Onslow District, 445. From 25/7/11 to S/8/11—26 applications for permission to erect, 25 examined and approved. City District, £2371; Melrose District, £4441; Northland District, £10; Wadestown District, £246. * * * It has been pointed out to us that an error appeared in our May issue in a description of a house built for Mrs. MeLachlan, of Mount Eden. We should, have stated that the half-timbering in Californian Redwood was treated with brown creosote stain. The special attention of our architect friends is again drawn to another competition, with a premium of £25 for a competitive design for the Girls' Training Hostel at Christchurch. Designs to be in by September 16th. Conditions and particulars to be had on application to the College offices, J. H. Howell, 8.A., B.Sc. director. A" two-storeyed Public Library, costing £llOO, is to be erected (from plans already prepared) by the Dunedin City Council. Mr. E. E. Wilson invites tenders for alterations to Messrs. Dalgety & Co. 's stores at Invercargill; also additions to Messrs. Kingsland & Son's biscuit factory at Invercargill. At New Plymouth the new Empire Theatre for Mr. Saunders has been . commenced. '

Mr., Chas. H. Roberts, of Invercargill, has work on, at the Coronation Hall, Nightcaps, and the Union Bank. Mr. O. A. Jorgensen has a large residence on for Mr. J. A. Riddel at Rua Roa. The successful builder . in competition is Mr. Thos." Rinimer, of Foxton. We understand that Hastings has advanced so far with its alterations to the Princess Theatre that plans are now being prepared. Eotorua is to have a new Isolation Hospital, and tenders will probably be called for at an early date. There being so small an attendance at the meeting of the governors of the Waitaki High Schools, the tenders which were then to have been opened, have been held over until the next ordinary meeting. It is worth noting that the electors of Christchurch North have decided to build a large hall and not any more small ones. We are glad to learn from the '' Southland Daily News" of the activity in the building trade in Invercargill, the amount of £17,090 in excess of last year for a period of four months must be very gratifying to those interested in the trade, and when we learn that heaps of applicants for houses still have to go into lodgings, as no houses are available, this large sum does not appear to be too much, but go to prove that what is being done is actually required, and the result of shrewd business foresight. Among the building permits approved by the City Engineer last week are to be noticed three houses in South Road for Mr. W. P. Eggers, a motor garage in Thompson Street for Mr J. Kirkcaldie, a house in Ohiro Road for Mr. C. Eggie, a gallery to the Skating Kink in Coutts Street for Messrs. Riley and Matson, a church in The Crescent for the Presbyterian Trustees, a house in Oncpu Road for Mr. F. W. Boyd, a house in Hataitai Road for Mr. P. O'Pvane, a house in Upper Rata Road for Mr. W. Sneddon. Messrs. Percival & Messenger, of Inglewood, report that tenders are invited for additions to the Freezing Works at Moturoa, New Plymouth, for the Taranaki Producers FreezingWorks Co., Ltd. The plans, etc., are to be seen

at their offices or at the office of the latter at New Plymouth. Tenders arc to bo in by the 11th inst. and sent to the Company's office, Currie ' Street, New Plymouth. • *_-: " Mr. John S. Swan, M.R.S.A., of Kelburne Chambers, requires tenders by the 4th inst.. the erection, additions, etc., to houses at Newtown. Drawings and specifications are to be seen at his office. Mr. John T. Ma ; r, A.B I. 8.A., reports that former tenderers for work to be done for the Upper Hutt Town Board are invited to submit tenders for modified plans, drawings of which may be seen at the officees of the Board, Upper Hutt, and at his office at 16 Stock Exchange Buildings. '"■■.,.'. ■■■ AUCKLAND Messrs. WADE and WADE report:—Plans being prepared for following:Brick twostoreyed residence, Symonds Street, Auckland; Wooden bungalow, Dargaville. Additional storey to Grand Hotel, Auckland, involving expense of £9000; new lifts and general remodernising. Five-storeyed brick and re-in-forced concrete building, Queen Street, Auckland, for Messrs. Arthur Eady & Co. Plans for remodernising Auckland Turkish Baths, with three-storeyed brick store adjoining. Plans for two-storeyed residence, Remuera. Plans for additions to Hotel Mon Desir, Takapnna. Plans for alterations and additions to a bungalow, Takapuna.

CHRISTCHUHCH Mr. L. ROY SMITH reports the following contracts: —New Council Chambers, Lochburn, for the Paparua County Council. This building is of classical design, and is to be built of brick, cement faced. The building will be replete with every convenience, such as lavatories, septic tank, strong rooms, etc. The contractors are Messrs B. Moore '& Son. Residence, Cashmere Hills; C. J. Corkill, builder, £SOO. Residence, Idris Road, Fendalton; £700; C. J. Corkill, builder. Residence, Shirley; £6BO. New homestead, Greendale; W. 11. Winsor, builder; ft now nearing completion,