ROADING EXPERIMENT
An interesting ronding experiment is being made by the Public Works Department beyond Mourea, in the direction of Okere, Rotorua. It const.ts of forming the roads and then spraying them with crude oil. This is allowed to be used by the traffic, and the grader used frequently for a time. The top set 3 and forms a smooth running surface. If the experiment proves a success, it will solve a big problem of roading lor the county of Rotorua. A portion of the Rotorua-Taupo Road was treated in this way about five weeks ago, and so far promises f/ell. A stretch of road towards Napier has been done also for a longer period. The effect of the oil is to keep out the moisture, and by combining with the fine pumice makes a waterproof jacket on the running surface.
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Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1929, Page 8
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141ROADING EXPERIMENT Hokitika Guardian, 15 March 1929, Page 8
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