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Number and Name of Rapid, and Remarks as to Requirements and Condition. '°f W & y & a.' d: 212. Matahiwi.—At Matahiwi there are at present stone walls from both banks. The steamer-proprietors urge that the channel between the walls is dangerous for side-wheel steamers. I may mention that this channel was attempted by the Public Works Department before the Trust took control. The proper course to pursue would be to lift the walls from the right bank and make the channel on the left bank. This is, however, a costly proposition, and will run into probably ... ... ... 600 0 0 217. Opohe to Tauterata (227). —A considerable number of snags require to be removed, and it will be necessary to remove boulders by blasting ... 60 0 0 232. Ohaoa.—Straightening the existing wall and lengthening by 4 chains (stone wall) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 96 0 0 233. Huiarere. —Stone wall required from right bank (about 3 chains) ... ... 72 0 0 235. Tupapa.—Snagging and clearing channel ... ... ... ... ... 10 0 0 236. Punakawhitu.—Snagging and clearing channel ... ... ... ... 10 0 0 238. Kanihinihi. —Wall from right bank (stone) to be lengthened li chains and from left'bank 2<J chains ... ... ... ..." ... • ... 96 0 0 Total estimated cost of works as above ... £4,538 10 0 In addition to the above the following expenditure is absolutely necessary for the continuance and carrying on the works referred to : — £ s. d. Repairs to punts and oil-engine hoist on one of the punts .... 95 0 0 Alterations to launch ... ... ... ... ... 1000 Providing oil-engine hoist and hauling gear for launch ... ... 100 0 0 Total ... ... ... ... ... 205 0 0 Grand total ... ... ... £4,743 10 0

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