SANITATION OF THE TOWN.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2080, 15 May 1907, Page 2

SANITATION OF THE TOWN.

At the meeting of the Borough Council last night, Cr. Williams brought up his notice of motion' given at last meeting, to the effect that investigation of Mr. Mestayer’s scheme should be made and its suitability to the present wants inquired into, it was a question of urgency. The township would be saturated with refuse with serious results. The circumstances of Gisborlie were peculiarly diilicult; there were four parts of the Borough separated by water. Mr. Mestayer’s report (six years old) only included the town as tar as Stanley road. Haiti and Whataupoko and West End wore not then in the Borough. His scheme was a pumping scheme, because draining by gravity was impossible. His (Mr. Mestayer s) estimate was £30,000, but further estimates were needed to get to work right away. Wherever the watermains must go the sewers must go. Mr. Hay said in his report that Mr. Mestayer’s scheme should be adopted. The matter should not lie allowed to rest until an up-to-date scheme of sewerage was secured. ~ Cr. Sheridan said that Mr. Mcs tayer stated that an extra £IO,OOO would be required for the extension. He thought Mr. Mestayer should be asked for an additional report. lie would then second Cr. llliams motlOor. Wliinray said that the interests of the whole Borough should be considered. Some of the ratepayers objected to be saddled with a general scheme. Further consideration was needed before getting a report. While recognising its importance, it should be deferred. ~ r', , - Cr. Williams gave notice tiiat he would move at next meeting that the Council examine Mr. .Mestayer’s scheme as to its suitability for the district’s present wants.