GLENORCHY ROAD NOT ON HIGH PRIORITY LIST

Lake County Mail, Issue 25, 12 November 1947, Page 1

GLENORCHY ROAD NOT ON HIGH PRIORITY LIST

Queenstown Borough Council

Neither the Queenstown-Glenorchy road nor the Government Hotel for Queenstown rank high on the priority list for proposed works in Otago, according to an intimation received from the Commissioner of Works, Mr E. R. McKillop, by the Queenstown Borough Council a<( the final meeting of its tri-cnnial term last Thursday. The Minister of Tourist Reserves, the Hon. W. E. Parry, also stated that he could give no indication as to when either work would begin. Referring to the new hotel, Mr Parry suggested that the residents who catered for the tourist industry should if possible increase their existing accommodation. The Dunedin Chamber of Commerce asked if the* council would give its support to an air freight service from Alexandra or for persons desiring to travel by air. The Mayor, replying to the letter, said he did not think the council would favour the Alexandra field as against either Frankton or Cromwell. He considered the former a much superior field. It would take at least two hours to .reach the Alexandra field from Queenstown. —The Mayor’s reply was approved of. The application of W. McDonald to burn tussock on Ben Lomond scenic reserve, which was assented to by the Commissioner of Crown Lands was granted. Traffic Report The Traffic Inspector reported on traffic control for the period ended October 31. No accidents or offences were reported. Arrangements had been

in? :le for new parking signs. The repot was received and an instruction v i given that warning be given to .( tain lorry owners regarding illegal I king on the waterfront. An application from G. D. Cochrane to use the old cemetery reserve for grazing was granted at £2 per annum. An application by certain persons for the right to build on the ground recently occupied by the old barracks at One-mile was declined. Library Report Cr Sew Hoy presented the Library report which showed that the fees and fines amounted to £5 10s 4d for the last monthly period. He gave figures over the period of the present council showing a very satisfactory position, in respect of memberships. The reading room and library had been renovated and the plots outside were property cared for. He had received a gift of a book from the late secretary of the 1 Library Committee, Miss L. White, and he had taken the liberty to purchase a book for Miss White, “ Pioneers of Martin’s Bay, ” as an appreciation. The report was adopted and the council autographed the book. Works Committee The Works Committee report covered the renovation of a small bridge in Camp street, top-dressing of the new recreation ground, installing of a cricket pitch, erection of a platform at the bathing sheds and activities of the Beautifying Society in respect of trimming trees near to the school. The council was asked to put a price on the Allen motor scythe. The report on the camping ground referred to improvements to the residence. Soil had been placed on the ground for levelling

purposes. A report on milling timber procurable at the back of the caretaker’s residence was also tabled. Cr Hamilton entered an objection to taking timber for milling as the council previously turned down an offer for milling timber on the Eastern terrace. Cr Thompson said they had received a better offer and the timber was required for buildings on the camping ground. The report was adopted, and it was decided to call for tenders for milling timber. Following on a demonstration of certain street implements, the council resolved to confirm the purchase of a 6 h.p, tractor and grader outfit at £343 2s Bd. The council decided to purchase a quantity of oil for streets leading to the camping ground and also premix for the footpaths. Accounts amounting to £703 4s 6d were passed for payment. The council discussed at length the difficulties encountered in connection with the granting of building permits. It was agrcpd that the council was losing money because in many eases the sum involved in building exceeded the first estimates. It was resolved that an outside inspector be appointed and that the Institute By-laws be adopted. Present at the meeting were the Mayor, Dr W. A. Anderson, and Councillors —H. Sew Hoy, J. Hamilton, A. H. Wheatley, J. L, Lindsay and D. W. Thompson, Before the business began, the council passed a vote of sympathy with Mr W. Mclnnes, a former councillor, in his recent bereavement.