EAST END PAVILION.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1921, Page 5

EAST END PAVILION.

THE QUESTION OF REMOVAL. COUNCIL DEFERS ACTION. A report concerning the proposal to remove the pavilion at the East Reserve to a site on the landward side of the railway Line, in view of the sea encroaching. was presented to the New Plymouth Borough Council last night by the engineer (Mr. W. H. Cook). The report stated that the building was to all intent of single storey, the lower supporting walls being easily severed in connection with removal. Two methods could be submitted—first, by dismantling; second, by cutting through into suitable lengths, and removing as parts. The report continued: “To dismantle will mean almost rebuilding the whole, for while the walls and floor may be shifted in short lengths, the roof would probably have to be completely taken down. The cost of' doing this, together with ample allowances for new materials and the risk of damaging the floor, which is the most important portion of the structure, would be almost prohibitive. I am of opinion that it would be better to adopt the alternative of cutting the building into suitable lengths, thoroughly bracing, and removing upon wheels to the new site. At the same time fair latitude should be allowed to the contractor in carrying out the work.” The engineer said that, subject to complete specifications being prepared, a rough estimate of the cost was £2170, and the building at £3BOO to £4OOO as it stood. The Mayor (Mr. F.'E. Wilson) reported that the section on which it had been proposed to place the pavilion had since been occupied, so the property was not available. He thought the pavilion could stand in its present position for the summer, but the whole question would have to be considered early in the autumn. Commenting on the price, Cr. V. Griffiths said he would sooner see £2OOO spent on a retaining wall. In reply to Cr. J. Kibby, the Mayor said that the council had heard nothing further from the deputation, who had recently waited on the council in reference to a retaining wall, and which had promised to submit information. Cr. R. L. Parkin inquired what the council proposed to do with the timber on the site. He thought it was too valuable to be left there, and rather favored using some other protective means being used, such as stone. Cr. T. N. Blackball said he thought the cost of shifting was out of the question at the present time, and he would rather see the building disposed of by tender for removal. Cr. V. Griffiths moved that the question of removing the pavilion be deferred pending the receipt of a report from the East End Committee respecting the proposed retaining wall. The motion was seconded by the Mayor and carried, the Mayor undertaking to interview the committee to ascertain if they proposed to submit any scheme.