OTAKI'S FUTURE.

Otaki Mail, 22 March 1922, Page 3

OTAKI'S FUTURE.

"GOOD STEADY DEVELOPMENT." A noto of optimism for Otaki's future was struck by the Mayor, Mr J. P. Brandon, in conversation with a "Mail" representative yesterday. He said that some people might be inclined to predict a boom for Otaki. He certainly was of opinion that the future looked very promising and that the town was about to enter upon an era of good steady development. First of all the beach was becoming very popular and was going ahead wonderfully, both at the Kiosk end and at Rangiura. As a seaside and health resort it was recognised as one of the finest, not only by the people of the Wellington province, but throughout New Zealand. Within a limited period quite a township had sprung up at the northern end. and another big building scheme was about to be put in hand. All this was for the benefit of the town, because the more employment that was afforded the better it was for business and for the community generally. Rangiuru was also going ahead, and both this and the beach further north were big assets to the town. The Mayor then touched on the municipal schemes about to be launched. Preparations for the bringing in of a water supply were well advanced, and tenders would be called, he thought within the next fortnight. This would be a considerable undertaking, and afford work for a good number of men, There was no need to touch on the benefits of a water supply. The wonder was that Otaki had done without it so long. Drainage for the town was also under consideration, but the Council could not do much until finance was arranged. That, however, was all in order so far as the water service was concerned. The next matter of importance to Otaki was the reticulation of the borough for the reception of the electric current from Mangahao. A reticulation scheme was now being prepared by Mr Reardon, of Wanganui, and this would shortly be submitted to the Council. "With the water supply about to be taken in hand, the reticulation of the town for electric lighting, and a drainage system in contemplation, the Mayor considered that there was every reason to regard the future of the town with confidence. With its own natural advantages—rich soil and a perfect climate —added to up-to-date services such as those mentioned, Otaki's future looked full of promise for steady advancement, and he had every confidence that such would prove the