Drain pain for Shannon St
The new Shannon Street, Ohakune, stormwater drain I likely to cause problems, according to some residents, tfl Waimarino Community Board heard at their meeting lafl Thursday. "It's an example of technical competence meets practH cal incompetence," said board member John ComptoB "and there's a lot of irate residents now." Residents had noted that rubber grommets were iM stalled at the pipe joints, which they said would stcfl groundwater draining into the pipe, he said. 'They' 11 have to install a drain to drain the drain," sal Mr Compton. Deputy chief executive Chris Ryan suggested the boaiB give the engineers an opportunity to address the concerrB before making' comment. "Then you can make your decision from a more iifl formed basis," he said.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 14, Issue 666, 10 December 1996, Page 4
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127Drain pain for Shannon St Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 14, Issue 666, 10 December 1996, Page 4
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