UAWA COUNTY COUNCIL

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20047, 20 September 1939, Page 8

UAWA COUNTY COUNCIL

FURTHER FORMATION ATTENTION TO ROADS STATE OF RUBBISH DUMP (Herald Correspondent.) The monthly meeting of the Uawa County Council was held on Monday, there being present: -Crs. J. McNeii, chairman, A. Donald, D. H. Hawkins, A. H. Reeves, S. D. Reeves, C. E. Smith and P. T. Weeks. Mr. A. G. Hultquist, M.P., forwarded a letter front the Minister of Public Works stating that consideration was being given for a further grant for formation work on Taiiwhareparae road and for metalling work on the Waiapu inland road, and also advising that a grant of £450, £3 for £l, had been approved for flood damage restoration work on Black's road.

The Poverty Bay Stockbrokers’ Association drew attention to the poor facilities for watering travelling stock between Tolaga Bay and Pouawa. The clerk was instructed to write to the. District Highways Council recommending Gnat the matter be given early attention.

Mr. R. Berry wrote in connection with the state of Huanui road.—The clerk was instructed to explain the matter.

McNeils Sheepfarming Company, Limited, and Mr. M. Mullaney wrote applying for permission to erect cattle stops on Waihapua road—Permission was granted. The Disabled Soldiers’ Products’ tender was accepted for the supply of dog collars. A discussion took place on the unsatisfactory state of the rubbish dump and to the damage that had occurred at and near the property.—lt was resolved that the ground be cleared up and to prosecute any person who did not tip rubbish at the place notified or otherwise did any damage. It was decided that the cemetery grounds be cleaned up immediately.

Engineer’s Report

The county engineer, Mr. C. Percy, reported: — “Arakihi Riding—The contract for metalling the Arakihi road is again under way. An early start will be made in building the Kiore road bridge. Part of the 'timber is already on the site. The reconstruction of this bridge is necessary before the season’s heavy traffic is in operation. Money is now available for opening Black's road.

“Tauwhareparae Riding—On the main road the grader has been available to carry out any work, but road surfaces are too sodden for effective work. This also applies to Murphy’s, Tutamoe and Spencer’s roads. The contracts on the Huanui road, metalling and formation works will be recommenced during the coming week. “Mangaheia Riding.—The contract for filling the approaches to the Mangaheia bridge is completed. The Mangatokerau road is being regraded throughout, and it is in good order, except at several points where a good top-dressing of shingle is required. When the stone is available tenders will be called for metalling portions of the Mangaheia station road. “Mangatuna Riding.—l inspected Miller's road at the proposed deviation. The present road line at this particular point is not worth while expending money on. A deviation of eight to 10 chains along an easy siding will give a good dry road line. “Tolaga Riding—Patching pot-holes in the'tar seal has been almost completed. “Hauiti Riding.—The regrading oi Waihau road is completed. This road is very Dare in places and top-dress-ing of Panikau limestone would considerably ease the maintenance. Mill road has been opened up.