… at last night’s meeting of the Public Works Committee of the City Council concerning water supply generally, Councillor Petherick asked the Engineer when the Wainui-o-mata waterworks were expected to be completed. He also wanted to know what was the cause of the delay. Mr Baird – I think the Councillors know pretty well why it is. Councillor Petherick – I don’t know. Mr Baird – You ought to know. The Councillors have been down to the works to inspect them for that purpose. Councillor Petherick – Mr Chairman, I ask the question in a business-like manner. The Engineer doesn’t appear to know. (Councillor Maginnity, derisively – “Hear, hear.”) Why can’t he give us an answer? Is it because he is going out of office? (Loud laughter.) Councillor Newman, without casting reflections, would like to know when the works would be finished. Mr Baird – The water can be brought in at any time that the Council likes to take the responsibility of filling the dam – at the end of the week if they desire it. Mr Bayliss’ contract will be finished in about a month. Councillor A. W. Brown – Barring floods. Mr Baird – Of course. Councillor Brown – If a flood came to-night the dam would be washed away again. Mr Baird – Probably. Councillor Richardson expressed his opinion that until the works were ready for use water for machinery should be cut off so as to protect the domestic supply. Mr Baird said the reservoir was quite full at present. Councillor Wilson afterward moved “that notice be given to the contractor that all penalties will be strictly enforced, and that the work must be proceeded with without delay.” Councillor FitzGerald was opposed to harassing the contractor, who, he understood, had as many men engaged on the work as he could put on, and he urged Councillor Wilson to withdraw the motion. Contending that the contractor had been only too leniently dealt with in the past, Councillor Wilson declined to do so, and the motion was carried.
Tags: Floods Newspaper WaterworksEvening Post 04 Dec 1883
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Evening Post 15 Sep 1883
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The Wainui-o-mata Waterworks are all but completed. The whole of the pipes have been laid in position, and Mr...
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Evening Post 21 Apr 1887
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The committee are pleased to be able to report that there is no grave defect in any part of...
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Evening Post 07 Feb 1883
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The Assigned Estate of J. and D. Sinclair. Unreserved sale of the whole of the moveable sawmill plant: 50...
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Forgotten Power Generator Site
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This hidden site in Wainuiomata is believed to have housed a power generator used during the construction of the...
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Evening Post 18 Nov 1911
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The last batch of concrete was placed on the crest of the Solomon's Knob dam yesterday. The contractors are...
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Evening Post 16 Feb 1884
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An engineering correspondent has favoured us with the following interesting notes on a recent private visit of inspection he...
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1860s Crown Grants Map of Wainuiomata
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A circa 1860 Crown Grants Map showcasing the first land block purchases in Lower Hutt, Wainuiomata, and the Wellington...
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Evening Post 28 Feb 1883
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In reference to the piercing of the Wainui-o-mata tunnel, a correspondent, signing himself “Fair Play,” sends us a letter,
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