BURSTING OF A DAM.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 52, 25 October 1912, Page 5

BURSTING OF A DAM.

MARTON TOWN THREATENED. (Per Press Association.) Marton, October 25. Word was received in Marton last night that the dam of the town water supply reservoir had carried away. Firebell's warned the public, and nearly the whole town population turned out, as it was thought there might be danger of portion of the town being flooded by the sudden rush of water into the Tutacnui Stream reservoir, six miles distant. The dam broke at 9.15 p.m., and the water reached Marton at 2 a.m., but beyond a sudden rise in the stream no damage resulted to the town. The dam is 580 feet long by 18 feet deep, and holding from 38 to 45 million gallons. It was constructed by contract, and cost £4307. It was taken over by the Council six months ago. The wall is damaged to the extent of 20 feet at the bottom, and from 50 feet to 60 feet at the top. It will take some thousands of pounds to repair. Meantime the old reservoir will bo drawn upon for the supply. Councillors', are visiting the scene with tho consulting engineer this morning. V ■

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