The last batch of concrete was placed on the crest of the Solomon’s Knob dam yesterday. The contractors are now engaged in constructing a wall on the western abutment, necessary to prevent seepage.
The dam is expected to be filled before Christmas.
Tags: Newspaper WaterworksThe Strand in Wainuiomata is one of the main commercial streets, complementing Queen Street as part of the central...
At the Wainui-o-mata waterworks the recent rainfall was the heaviest experienced since 1895. The river was swollen to many...
1880s view of Wood Farm in Upper Moores Valley in Wainuiomata. The land has been logged making way for...
Looking at the entrance to Colemans Tunnel and Reservoir Road in the year 1989, as seen from Richard Prouse...
At the meeting of the City Council last night a letter was read which had been addressed by the...
Photos of Morton Dam, circa 1980. In view is the dam, spillway, and a walkway that went through the...
Aerial view of Homedale (circa 1946) showing some interesting features. They are as follows: 23 houses in Poole Crescent;
We know what the pros for wildlife sanctuaries are. But what are the cons for a wildlife sanctuary in...
Located in Wainuiomata Primary School, it is open 2pm-4pm every Sunday. Learn more →.
