NEW TOURIST ROAD

Wairarapa Times-Age, 31 May 1938, Page 6

NEW TOURIST ROAD

ROUND WEST SIDE OF LAKE TAUPO WORK TO BEGIN SHORTLY (By Telegraph—Press Association. WELLINGTON, This Day. Formalities having almost,, been completed, a start will shortly be made by lhe Public Works Department with the construction of a new road from Taupo township round the west side of the lake to Rangatira Point. The road, which at the request of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the Hon W. E. Parry, was surveyed some time ago, will open up an attractive scenic drive and picnic grounds, and increase facilities for fishing in Western Bay, one of many beauty spots in Taupo. “The road passes through native lands,” said Mr Parry in an interview last evening, “and it has taken time to adjust matters preparatory to the work commencing. As a result of conferences during the week-end with the Minister of Public Works, the Hon R. Semple and the Native Minister, the Hon F. Langstone, very little now remains to be done before the public works men will be on the job. Plans have been already drawn up and equipment assembled for the work to be undertaken.”

With the yearly increase in the number of anglers and visitors to the Taupo waters the Minister said it was important there should be an increase of facilities for their comfort and enjoyment. ‘‘The Western Bay road,” said Mr Parry, “will open up not only splendid fishing grounds little explored in the past because of lack of access, but also a picturesque motor drive for tourists. • These features guided the Government in order the construction of the road.”