LAKE FRONT TEA KIOSK AND THERMAL BATH

Taupo Times, Volume III, Issue 131, 30 July 1954, Page 1

LAKE FRONT TEA KIOSK AND THERMAL BATH

SUGGESTED FINANCIAL AID FROM GOVERNMENT As reported in the "Times" of June 11, the Taupo Borough Council recently brought before the Minister for Tourist and Health Resorts the matter of fmancial help for the construction of a tea kiosk and thermal bath on the Lake front at the Taharepa Domain area. The Council's general view was that, as a national tourist and holiday resort, Taupo merited similar financial assistance to that given to Rotorua over a long period of years. At the Council's meeting on Wednesday, July 21, a letter was received from the Hon. J. R. Marshall, dated July 8, in which the Minister enquired for information as to what plans, if any, the Counhad for financing the suggested project, other than a grant from the Government. Mr Marshall mentioned that the Government had already provided a subsidy of £1000 toward the A.C. Bath reconstruction, and doubted if any further financial provision could be made during the present financial year. He also enquired as to the .estimated cost of the project. Future Rotorua Plans As an indication of the way in which Rotorua had been assisted and appeared likely to continue to be assisted, the Mayor, Mr J. E. Story, quoted from a press report covering proposed developments of the Rotorua Gardens and reserves, including, among other things, a lakefront scenic driveway and walking path. A large paddling pool was proposed behind the Ward Baths, and additional sports areas were also proposed, but were more or less suggestions. The plan had been drawn up on the request of the Department of Tourist Resorts and Publicity to give practical form to a general layout for a future working . scheme.

In discussion, councillors indicated their agreement that Taupo's position as a tourist resort warranted Government financial aid on a more adequate scale than had hitherto been given. On the motion of Cr J. D. Swan, seconded by the Mayor, it was decided to ask Mjc Gabites, Town Planner, to submit a plan and estimate, and to supply the Minister with details as to estimated costs of the suggested