DAM BURSTS.
EXCITEMENT AT MARTON. By Telegraph —Press Association. Marton, Yesterday. Word was received in Marton last, night that the dam of the town water supply reservoir had been carried away. Firebells warned the public, and nearly the whole of the town population turned out, as it was thought there might be.a .possible danger of a portion of the, town being flooded by the sudden rush' of water into the Tutaenui stream. The reservoir is six miles distant. The dam broke at 9.15 p.m., and the water reached Marton at 2 a.m., hut beyond a sudden rise in the stream no damage resulted to the town. The dam is, 500 ft. long by 18ft. deep, holding from 38 to 45 million gallons. It was constructed by contract, at a cost of £4307, and was taken over by the Council six months ago. The wall was damaged'to the extent of 20 feet at the bottom, and from 50 to 60 feet at the top.. It will take some thousands to repair. Meantime the old reservoir will be drawn upon for the supply. Councillors are visiting the scene with the consulting engineer this morning.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 136, 26 October 1912, Page 8
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192DAM BURSTS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 136, 26 October 1912, Page 8
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