A WATER SUPPLY.

Matamata Record, Volume II, Issue 66, 24 January 1918, Page 2

A WATER SUPPLY.

WITH the dry spell and hot weather came empty tanks and dusty roads. It draws the attention of residents to the necessity of a water supply. If a reasonable scheme can be propounded there w T ill not, we think, be a great difficulty in inducing the ratepayers to carry a loan for it. Of course a water supply is not the only requirement of Matamata. Drainage, light, roads, footpaths and other minor matters claim attention. Water, in our opinion, claims a prior position for public consideration. Without it drainage cannot be. A lighting system is very pleasant and useful, but it can be done without. Whilst there is plenty of rain and the tanks are full a water supply is not regarded as essential, except by those who realise the filth that accumulates in tanks. When the dry, hot spell sets in, just the time the householder requires plenty of water for baths, then the tanks run dry. A good water supply is just about the best asset any town can have. We hope that the public of Matamata will not allow any side issues to distract their attention, but will concentrate their energies on solving the problem. Do not leave everything to the Town Board. The members have plenty to do as it is, An active interest taken in matters affecting the town will be appreciated by the Town Board.