WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 954, 29 July 1903, Page 2

WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

THE WAIMATA SCHEME. MR REYNOLDS (OF DUNEDIN) TO REPORT. At the meeting of the Gisborne Ratepayers’ Association last evening, Mr J. East urged that a special report on the Waimata scheme should be obtained.

“ There is no use shilly-shallying,’ eaid Mr East “it ought and must be done at once. It is not tor this meeting or anyone to say whether they are in favor of a particular seneme, hut it is just as well to probe the Waimata scheme as much as possiole. 1 therefore move that the (Secretary write to Mr Reynolds of Dunedin, to obtain from him the approximate cost that would be incurred in bringing him here to report on the Waimata scheme, ‘ so that the ratepayers may have the fullest details of both the Wailiirere and Waimata schemes. This matter shouiu come from the Ratepayers’ Association, and I have not the slightest doubt but that the ratepayers would back up the Association to pay Mr Reynolds for his report.” “ Hear, hear •!■” interpolated Mr Webb “ the Association can easily find plenty of money.” “ It can’ be done without going to the Council,” said Mr East ; “ iam of the opinion that £IOO would he sufficient. I understand that the Whataupoko people have something in their minds, but they are going back, and this Association therefore should be tlie moving spirit.” Mr Worth : I have very great pleasure in seconding the proposition. May I ask Mr East if a number of people have not promised. to contribute substantial amounts towards Mr Reynolds’ expenses ? Mr East ; Several gentlemen have promised to contribute, but they have not stated the-amounts.

Mr Whinray : I should like to see the investigation made a little wider. Many people doubt the sanieary conditions of the Waimata. I should like the proposition extended to the Big River and the Whakapunaka.

Mr Smith : It might cost too much. “ The subject,” interposed Mr Whinray, “is of sufficient importance to warrant every avenue being investigated. Mr Bast should make his proposal so as to embrace the three places. It is rather too circumscribed.” Mr Bast : I am afraid that the expense would be considerable, and more than that there is a great amount of etiquette among engineers. Mr Whinray : The schemes I mentioned have not been investigated.

The Chairman : The Big River and Waimata are referred to by Mr Mestayer as pumping schemes. After further discussion the -proposition was carried, and Messrs East, Morice, and Harris were appointed a committee to draw up a letter to be sent to Mr Reynolds.