TREES AND FOLIAGE

Evening Post, Volume CXXIII, Issue 136, 10 June 1937, Page 14

TREES AND FOLIAGE

WATERFRONT SCHEME

NEAR FLOATING DOCK

Recently a deputation waited upon Mr. G. H. Mackley, General Manager of Railways, and requested him to allow a small area of land on the waterfront, from near the floating dock to the end of the reclamation, to. be planted with trees and shrubs.

Messrs. G. C. Beckett and T. G. Coveney, representing the Wellington Beautifying Society, pointed out that this was the only spot on the western waterfront which was suitable for the purpose, being sheltered and sunny. On entering the city by railway, road, or sea, visitors invariably focused their eyes on the Jubilee Floating Dock. Green trees and foliage would enhance the appearance of the locality,and would demonstrate that the Railway Department appreciated the advantage of beautiful surroundings to set off its extensive undertakings.

On behalf of the Royal Fort Nicholson Yacht Club it was urged that this

was a very, sheltered spot where yachtsmen could land at almost any time. Small-boat sailing was now becoming very popular ana should be encouraged for obvious reasons. The suggested site was just a handy dis-. tance from the Boat Harbour, from Evans Bay, or from Petone, and would be very much appreciated as a rendezvous and' resting place for yachtsmen. Rowing clubs would also appreciate such a resting place. The Harbour Board had recently beautified the upper end of the Boat Harbour and thereby earned the appreciation of all people in Wellington. The site^ suggested would lend itself equally well for beautifying purposes, but trees and shrubs would.be more suitable in that locality. There was a little cove formed by the uncompleted end of the reclamation, which might be artificially made into a little beach on which boats could land, and which would add to the charm of the place.

Mr. Mackley, who drove the deputation down to the site, said he thought the Minister would give favourable consideration to.the proposal.