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Totaranui Wharf. —The erection of this structure has been reported on and estimate of oost furnished. Nelson Lighthouse. —A new roof has been constructed to the assistant keeper's dwelling. Nelson Harbour. —A further detail report has been prepared at the instance of the Harbour Board, advising as to the best means of carrying out the works recommended in a report prepared last year. Westhaven. —The cost of a resurvey of the channel inside the bar has been reported on, and arrangements have been made to have the work carried out. Karamea. —An extension of the training-wall forming the third section has been carried out during the past year. Repairs have been effected to the part of the wall previously constructed. Otumahana Stop-bank : A portion of a stop-bank across the channel connecting the Karamea River with the Otumahana Lagoon was considerably damaged by a flood. The extent of the damage was investigated and a report duly prepared. A survey of the entrance to the harbour was made for the purpose of bringing the chart up to date. A report was prepared upon the question of removal of gravel from the river's banks. Little Wanganui. —Some additions to the wharf at this place were carried out during the year. Lake Brunner. —A. report was prepared upon obstructions caused by sawmills to the proper and safe access to a launch-slip which has been constructed. Cape Campbell Lighthouse. —The road along the beach giving access to the lighthouse at low tide has been improved by the removal of a number of boulders in one place. Kaiapoi. —Improvement-works at the mouth of the Waimakariri River were examined and reported on. Sumner. —A report has been prepared on a proposal to erect a bridge across the estuary to provide short means of communication between Sumner and New Brighton. Godley Head Lighthouse. —A road giving access to the lighthouse from Evans Pass has been surveyed preparatory to putting construction-work in hand. The existing track to the fog-signal has been repaired. A. new track has been surveyed, and plans and report are in course of preparation. This work is considered necessary owing to the numerous slips which have occurred along the existing track. These slips consist principally of boulders detached from the cliffface by the action of the weather, and which threatened danger to the attendants while going to and from the fog-signal. Repairs have been effected to the fog-signal apparatus. Okain's Bay. —lt having been alleged that a chute constructed over the river at this place caused an obstruction to navigation, an investigation was made and a report duly prepared. Taiaroa Heads. —Repairs have been effected to the fog-signal. Brighton. —The construction of a boat-harbour at this place has been reported on. Nuggets. —Some time ago the fishermen's landing at this place was improved by the removal of some rocks, the building of a groyne to cause silting up of the foreshore by sand, and the establishment of an oil-engine winch for the purpose of hauling up the fishermen's boats. These works having proved very successful, the fishermen at once increased the size of their boats, and others joined in the trade, so that it became necessary to increase the power of the winch. This has been done during the past year. Invercargill. —The site for the erection of a septic tank was examined and reported on. Stewart Island. —Half-moon Bay Wharf has been examined and reported on. Plans and specifications for the approval of the Marine Deartment have been examined and reported upon as follows : — Wharves— Hokianga : Rangiora—extension of jetty, and connection of another one; Rawene—additions to and removal of shed; Kohukohu—additions, also latrines on wharf! Russell: Additions, also office building for Northern Steamship Company. Northern Wairoa: Dargaville—breastwork for Mr. D. McLaren; Mititai—extension; Aoroa—new wharf; Kaihu Creek —Mr. G. Bailey's wharf; Te Kopuru—extension of Mr. Chadwick's. Warkworth : Shed on wharf. Auckland : Hobson Street—widening, also breastwork between Nelson and Hobson Streets; Freeman's Bay—Messrs. Gammon's landing, and landing for Messrs. R. 0. Clark (Limited); Riverhead—Mr. C. S. Mackie's wharf, also upper wharf; Barry's Point—breastwork; Customs Street West —quay-extension for Kauri Timber Company. Manukau : Waiau Pa wharf' Paeroa : Gold-extraction Company's. Tauranga : Additions. Gisborne : Erecting new wharves. Raglan : New wharf at Ruakiwi. Foxton : For boats at Heads. Wellington : Ferry Wharfextension; Waterloo Quay —staging north end breastwork extension; Glasgow Wharf—extension. Pelorus Sound : Forsyth Island—new wharf. Nelson : Extension. Lyttelton : Jetty No. Akaroa : New jetty. Port Chalmers : Sheer-legs Wharf. Bluff : Oyster Wharf. Reclamations.— Auckland: Between Nelson and Hobson Street jetties; Chelsea; Freeman's Bay (small area). Manukau: Mangere—recreation-ground; Otahuhu — recreation-ground. Wellington : Kilbirnie—recreation-ground. Sumner : Widening tramway-bank. Foreshore Lease. —Whangapoua : Site for new wharf. Bridges.— Northern Wairoa: Kirikopunui River. Waihou River : Netherton Bridge. Gisborne : Waimata River. Rivers.— Ngunguru: Dredging of channel. Wade: Deepening of channel. Waikato : Training-works for improving channel between Mercer and the Heads.

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