DEPUTATION TO MINISTER.

Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1918, Page 3

DEPUTATION TO MINISTER.

WF.STLANTI COUNTY MATTERS. ‘ fBY TGI.EGRAPU —SPECIAL TO GUARDIAN'.' | CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. I Mr Bernard Ward (County Chairman), and Mr J. J. Grimmond (M.C.C.) waited on the Minister of Public Works this afternoon, . regard county matters," the County Chairman congratulating Sir William on the receiving the honour of Knighthood. In respect to repairs to Kokatalii Bridge, the Minister promised to obtain a report as to the cost of keeping the structure open till a vote for a complete renewal could bo considered. Regarding Hungerford’s bridge lie said funds were not available for its restoration, but if the cost of a temporary foot and bicycle traffic were not too great he would favourable consider this being done. The restoration of Hungerford’s bridge would be a matter for consideration after the war. In resnect to Arahura River erosion, Mr Furkert, Inspecting Engineer, would be sent down ,as early as po s sible to renort again on tlie situation and if anything could be done at a reasonable cost lie would be disposed to favourably consider the same. He would ask for a report regarding Bruce Bay bench road and would consider the question of transferring £IOO for the purpose from another vote, r Sir William Fraser was thanked f°r every consideration given to the requests. Mr Ward returns on Saturday, and Mr Grimmond proceeds to Wellington.