DRAINAGE BOARD.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1992, 13 July 1880, Page 2

DRAINAGE BOARD.

The Drainage Board held its regular fortnightly meeting yesterday afternoon, when there were present—Mr R. J. 9. Harman, in the chair, Messrs H. J. Hall, A. Duncan, H. J. Tancred, J. Boss, and O. B. Blakiston. Mr Hooper drew attention to the defective drainage in the neighborhood of his property, New Brighton, and after hearing his explanation, the Board directed its engineer to have the drain remedied. Mr John Grierson, the chairman of the Avon Road Board, wrote to the effect that there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the scheme of drainage proposed by the Board’s engineer as far as it went, but unless certain additional drains were allowed they would not feel satisfied. A deputation waited on the Board regarding the subject and stated that they had communicated to various authorities, but could get no satisfaction. They also desired to do their own repairs to drains. The Board promised to take the matter into consideration and signify its decision in due course. There was a choice of two plans, and it would take some time to decide. The clerk to the Avon Road Board wrote respecting the stoppage of Free’s creek that tha Board thought it objectionable to take the water on the side of the road, but if the Drainage Board could provide as efficient outlet as the present one no objection would be offered. Consideration was promised to be given. Mr Spooner appeared to complain of a want of drainage in the vicinity of his property at St. Albans. The Board informed him that they were already devising some scheme with a view to remedy the evil alleged, and the engineer was instructed thereon. The engineer's report read as follows : 1. To give the drainage asked for by Mr Horner in B. S 151, the long drain through B. 8. 2382,135,151, liOlrequires to be deepened for a distance of 36 chains. When this has been done a drain would have to ba cut through Mr Eoaewarne’a and from Mr Horner’s swamp to the above drain. This should be done at Mr Horner’s expense. The Board would require to deepen the main drain, either by contract or day work. I would recommend the latter, as tha work is so irregular that it would be difficult to define the amount of work required. As tha bottom is shingle, arrangements must be mada with owners of the land for places to deposit the excavation, and this will lead to extra expense, unless it can be piled np on the sides. 2. In reference to the request of Messrs Fiddes, Moore, and Mann, that the Board should drain E. S. 318 and 311, the best way to give effect to this is to cut a drain, A to B, on tracing herewith. Near St. Alban’s creek, the drain would be about 8 feet deep. To avoid the objection which would be made against so deep a ditch, a 12-inch pipe might be laid from B to C, about 6 chains, at which place the ditch would not be very deep. The pipe would cost about .£llO, and the rest of the open drain, ten chains long, about .£3O. The pipe would need to be carefully protected from the entrance of rubbish. An open drain all the way would cost much less, nnle-s quicksand were found at the bot-om, which might cause an open drain to be more expensive than the lice of pipes. 3. From levels taken it appears that there is no alternative except to drain the low ground in E.S. 43 into the Ferry road sewer. The cost would be about .£470. The best line would be down ‘William street. 4. During tha lata rains the properties at the lower part of the Crescent road were flooded, and to remedy this I would suggest that a ditch be cut from the drain in the Edgeware road in a northerly direction on the east side of Mr Green’s paddock. A very good fall can be obtained, and the backs of tbe sections may then be well drained. Ido not propose any system of built sewers for the storm water of this district, as the place is in such a state of transition that permanent work would most likely soon he found nnsuitabla. 5. The pipe has been laid in Crescent road from High street to the next cross road. This is a storm water pipe, required in consequence of the ro:d ditches having been filled np. 6. The contractor has put in the concrete for the bottom of the pumping tank and he cannot resume work until it is properly set. Part of tte lower cross beams are bnriediathe concrete, the contractor being unable at last to remove them all. 7. I would suggest the necessity of securing the right-of-way for the continuation of the sewer from Merivale Lane as far as the end of the public road. This should be done before there is any farther snb-division of the property. The report was dealt with as follows : Clause 1 : Messrs Hall and Duncan were appointed a committee to look into the matter and report. Clausa 2 : It was resolved—- “ That the Board are prepared to cut an open drain from the north side of the Edgeware road to the swamp, and to pipe from the creek to the north side of the road ; provided those concerned will protect the propoeed open drain and keep it in proper order.” Clause 3 : Tenders to be invited for carrying out the work as suggested. Clause 4 : The engineer was authorised to cut a drain. Clause 7 : Notice to be given of the intention of the Beard to lay a drain from tbe north of Carlton terrace to join the present pipe drain through Mr Eu land’s land. The report was then adopted. A deputation from Sydenham, consisting of the Mayor and Cr. White, waited on the Board respecting a Bill proposed to be introduced into Parliament giving Sydenham representation on the Board. The Chairman said the difficulty was Sydenham proposing it, and not the Board. However, they would offer no opposition to the Bill, provided they approved of the schedule. The Chairman, Mr Duncan, and Mr Tancred were appointed a committee to consider the schedule. Mr D. W. Bertram complained of defective drainage adjoining his property in Montreal street south—Referred to the engineer. The inspector of nuisances reported locality between Springfield road and Crescent road almost impassable through heavy rains, also an offensive ditch near St. Albans Police Station, and another in High street. Mr ffm, Fraser drew attention to the old south drain, between Montreal and Durham streets, which he alleged required cleansing. —Referred to engineer to report. An account of £4 4s from the Eailway Department, for storage, was referred to tha engineer, to enquire what constituted storage. Mr Chas. Allison, jun., as a ratepayer of the Drainage District, claimed a right to inspect the annual estimates of the Board, which privilege, ho alleged, had been refused him. A letter was also received from Mr Allison’s solicitor intimating that ho intended to appeal in the District Court, against payment of the Drainage rate.—lt was painted out that certain information had been supplied, but Mr Allison was not satisfied, and demands of this kind were becoming an intolerable nuisance. The action of tha chairman in replying to Mr Allison’s note was confirmed. Messrs Harman and Stevens intimated that having let the land a: tha corner of Armagh and Manchester streets, occupied by the Board, they would require possession of the same by tha end of the current year. The engineer was directed to find a substitute. John Thuesley applied to the Board to make a drain across Harrison road, near the New Brighton road, to connect with the main drain. Ho submitted that, for the want of it the land was at times under water. The work was authorised to be done. The town clerk forwarded a copy of a resolution passed by the Christchurch City Council re conference on sanitary matters. Mr Walter Eountree wrote complaining of an unprotected drain running through his properly, No. 1043, St. Albans, and stating that ho had suffered loss through his cattle falling therein. Keferred to engineer.^ Mr Charles E. Stubbs called attention to a nuisance in the shape of an open stagnant drain fronting Selwyn street. Referred to engineer. Mr A. Duncan reported re drain on Ollivier’s road : I hive examined that portion of road for which app’ication was made by tbe " Heatheoto Road Board to have a lice of 9in. pipes put down. lam of opinion that the pipes should be laid from tbe Ferry road sewer to a point wh«re a culvert crosses Ollivier’s road from Mr Ollivier’e land to the western side of the road, a distance cf about seven or eight chains It shrnld be a condition attached to the work that the Road Board should clean out tho sumps, and be responsible for keeping tho pipes clear. Accounts were passed for payment—Rato account, £66 lls 2d; loan account, £1367 I6s 4d, The Board then adjourned.