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Items 1, 2 and 5 were required on account of the roots of banyan trees or other trees of a similar class penetrating the existing stoneware sewers. Items 3 and 4 were required to complete the system of flushing tanks, recommended by Mr. CHADWICK, for the low-level sewers and to render the flushing more efficient, whilst item 6 was also required for the last-mentioned purpose and for preventing the choking of the outfalls which is liable to occur under existing arrangements.
The Committee unanimously agreed to recommend that the whole of the items (1 to 6) be proceeded with, the vote being supplemented to the required extent, namely, $1,000.
The Committee then adjourned.
Laid before the Legislative Council this 23rd day of May, 1912.
R. 1. CROFTON,
Clerk of Councils.
W. CHATHAM, Chairman.