Mr Clark, C.E., and the City Engineer have decided that as the work preparatory to the publication of the drainage report is so nearly finished, they will not make another start on their expedition in search of an extended water supply for this city until the other work is out of hand, unless any unforeseen delay should take place in the latter, which, if it should occur, will be utilized as on the former occasion.
Tags: Newspaper WaterworksEvening Post 06 May 1878
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