Electric Light for Christchurch.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 174, 11 July 1901, Page 3

Electric Light for Christchurch.

o Christchurch, July 9. Mr R. Hay’s report on the feasibility of harnessing the river Waimakariri to supply powbr and lighting for the City came before the City Council last night. Mr Hay reported favourably on the scheme, and stated that the power required to be delivered in dhristchurch is 3000 horse-power at the distributing station, and sufficient water would be required to develop 5000 horse : powor. and A race capacity equal to 525 Government heads of water He points out the feasibility of the river being diverted by shingle, and the difficulty of controlling the channel. Subject to these risks, the work can be carried out at a cost of £54,700. To this amount' would have td be added the cost of iron pipes, turbines, foundations, buildings, etc. He considered that the construction of, works might have a prejudicial effect on the intakes of other races, and might possibly laud the Corpora tion in ■fixpenaiVe.litigatiOnfor damages. Ho advised the Corporation to obtain the necessary powers with a view to leasing or—selling a concession to a syndicate. It wAs resolved to ask Mr W. W. Collins, M.H.R., to take charge of a Bill giving the Council the necessary power to undertake a scheme.