WATER SUPPLY FOR SHANNON.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 July 1911, Page 2

WATER SUPPLY FOR SHANNON.

A IPTJBLIO MEETING. (Reported by your Resident Representative.) A public meeting was held in tho Druids' Hall, to consider the matter of a water scheme for Shannon. Mr Gunning was voted to the chair. The chairman stated the objects of the meeting. Ho outlined what had 'been done so far in tine search for a suitable supply. Tho Foxton people, ho was informed, were well satisfied) with the stream and place •fhat had been fixed on. Ho (the chairman) stated Shannon's proportion. Councillor Steplienson said ho had accompanied tho party. He was of opinion that Foxton would go in for the scheme whether Shannon joined or not. He was informed by the Mayor of Foxton that a fair proportion would bo for Koxton to bear two-thirds of tho cost and Shannon one-third. Ho thought the estimate of an expert should he obtained, and this he thought was tho first step. Me- was in favour of wieihi a scheme being managed by a local body,: but if the ratepayers thought otherwise the County Council could act. Councillor A'onn said it was a small meeting to deal with a largo question. Ho thought that they should appoint delegates to meet thoso from Koxton and apportion tho cost. Ho thought tho cost would run into a penny or a penny farthing in the L'. and considered, tho cost for the town would bo about £8000; and if the suburbs were taken in, £10,000. He informed the meeting that tho preliminary survey would require to bo guaranteed. He thought tho council would' require a guarantee for preliminary expenses in ease a loan, failed. Tho gross value of Shannon would be about £78,000, and if some of the parts on tho fringe uore cut out the value would be about £70,000. Tho chainna.li pointed out that the fire rate was very high, and if the water was laid oii it would make a considerable- difference. Mr Carter moved that delegates bo appointed to meet the Foxton delegates with regard to the survey and report to a future meeting. This was.seconded by Mr Murray, and carried. Messrs Venn, Steplienson, Gunninig, Moyivihan and Carter wore appointed delegates to meet the Foxton delegates. Mr Murdoch was elected secretary to tho committee. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. The meeting was unanimously ol opinion that the council would act for the residents of Shannon, and it was not desirable to form a local 'body. . After the meeting the chairman, brought forward the 1 ydro-eloetric scheme, and considerable discussion ensued. An interesting cutting was read by the chairman showing the wealth that could be produced by the power. Mr Gunning strongly pointed out the advantage of doing something to. wardis making a. further move in. urging the matter forward. ANOTHER MATTER. The meeting decided that Shannon would not come into the rating area, for the Foxton Harbour Roard.