1 should also like to open up and clear a track from a metal pit on the east side of the Tiraiunea river near suburban section 44, Kaitawa. This track would run through the above section to Sedcole street, thence to the Tiraumea Valley Road, intersecting at a convenient dis tance for metalling the contracts lately let. I received instructions to report on the necessity or otherwise of laying pipes through Gillard's suburban sectiou, Kai taws, to curry off water from Bridge- Btreet, and would recommend that drams be taken from the mouth of the culvert westwards a distance of chains, which would effect tho drainage required at a cost of about A's, whereas drain pipes will cost some 23)5 to A'4o.
I would respectfully call the attention of the Council to providing some outlet to the settlers oil the road in the Masterton Block, from section 39 northwards. Ten ders wero called for this work on two occasions. First tile offers were too high, and the second time no tenders were re ceived for the work. I have, however, since had an offer to do the work at a fair price, and might ask the Council to again call lenders, when I have no doubt a reason able offer will be obtained.
I have during the month taken addi tional levels for 2 miles of the Mangaone Road, and 1 mile of the Tiraumea Valloy trom the township northwards. The whole of the plans and specifications of this work are ready, and tentleo will be called for your Works Committee meet ing, as also tenders for three small bridges ami approaches on tho Mangaous Road. The report was adopted. FINANCE.
