S.I. TRUNK LINE
COASTAL ROUTE. PREMIER'S STATEMENT. i fßy Telegraph—Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, June 4. Dealing with mihvny construction to-night, the 'Prime Minister said that the completion of trunk lines was in the economic interests of the country. As to the South Island Main Trunk, trial surveys had been made of several routes, and it would appear that the coastal route was the best, not only from the point of view of cost, but also as to distance, grades, and alignment. It would be a faster running line. This was a point to be considered in view of the ultimate linking up of the North and South Island systems. The coastal route was estimated to cost approximately £2,000,000, against £3.980,000 for the best possible inland route. Permanent surveys were now being made and the staff was beincr augmented 'by the transfer of two additional officers. A contract bad been let for the erection of the frst instalment of houses to accommodate 00 men, who were being started on the line. Permanent works had not been started at the south end of the line, as the surveys had not hoop completed.
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 June 1929, Page 7
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190S.I. TRUNK LINE Hokitika Guardian, 5 June 1929, Page 7
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