OTAKI'S WATER-WORKS.
: WATER TURNED ON. I, Water was run into the steel pipes leading from the tank on Monday last, filling them for over V, miles distant. The test was satisfactory and proved that the material in use is highly satisfactory tor the purpose. A few joints were found to drip slowly, hut were easily remedied by use of caulking tools. The water was lefr on mainly for the purpose of assisting to settle the "made" g-round in Waitohu Valleyroad, where a large amount of filling kas been done. It was expected that sinking would take place, thus springing the joints until the ground becomes firm. After the water had been in 24 hours these joints were caulked up and made perfectly tight against hi'l pressure.
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Otaki Mail, 14 March 1923, Page 3
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126OTAKI'S WATER-WORKS. Otaki Mail, 14 March 1923, Page 3
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