FLOOD DAMAGE
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' May 17."* * ' A long spell of wet weather and tlie melting of the snow in the high country have had the effect of raising the lake level at Monowai to an exceptionally high mark, and the position of the Southland Electric Power Board’s power station is being carefully watched. It is situated on the bank of the swiftly flowing Waiau rivers, which, together with the Mono.wai River (and other rivers in Southland) is carrying an abnormal volume of water. ( The approaches to the bridge across the Monowai River have been washed away. ‘ This is hindering the trails port of men and material to the lake, which requires attention tb ensure the safety of th<sdhih. It .was stated to-dey—that there was no immediate danger to tlie Power House, and that, although the water* were continuing to rise, and were causing some concern, the position was under control.
The Board’s chief engineer y (Mr L. B. Hutton) is at present at Monowai.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1933, Page 5
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168FLOOD DAMAGE Hokitika Guardian, 18 May 1933, Page 5
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