ELECTRIC POWER.
By Telegraph.—Press Association, Christchurch, last night. Mr 11. Hay’s report on the harnessing of
the Waitnakariri to supply power and lighting for the city cauio before the City Council. Mr Hay reported favorably on
the scheme, and stated that the power required to be delivered in Christchurch is 3000 horse-power at the distributing station, and sufficient water would be required to develop 5000, and a race capacity equal to 525 heads of water. He points out the possibility of the river being diverted 1 y shingle, and the difficulty of controlling the channel. Subject to these risks, tinwork can be carried out at a cost of £54,100. To this amount would have to be added the cost of iron pipes, turbines, foundations, buildings, etc. Pic considered the construction of the works might have a prejudicial effect on the intakes of other races, and possibly laud the corporation in expensive litigation and damages. He advised the corporation to obtain the necessary powers with the view to leasing or selling the concession to a syndicate. It was resolved that Mr \V. W. Collins bo asked to take charge of a Bill giving the Council the necessary power to undertake the scheme.
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Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 153, 10 July 1901, Page 1
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