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a rough estimate was prepared of the cost of the proposed piping and an amount of $25,000 was inscribed on the estimates for 1873 with the view of meeting the cost of part of the piping, at least commencing the improvement of the water supply as soon as some fixed principle of action should be adopted.
On the discussion of the estimates, the Government resolved to apply for an Engineer to be sent from home to enter into the whole question, and from that time until the receipt of the Telegram from the Secretary of State 14 days ago, nothing has been done by the Survey department in the matter.
The City of Victoria is at present supplied with water from 10 distinct sources.
1st The 10" Main from Pokfolum. This Main, on account of the manner in which it is laid, following the Road both vertically and horizontally, and the fact that it takes the water from a quage basin without the pressure due to the height of the water in the Reservoir, discharges at best only 590,000 gallons per diem.
2nd A 6" pipe leading from two small dams on the Pokfolum Road about half way to Victoria. The dams are very small, containing only a few cubic feet. This 6" pipe passes along the Pokfolum Road, close to the 10" Main, and the manner in which it distributes the water can be seen on the plan enclosed. The amount of water thus obtained has never been recorded.
3rd In the Ravine at Ho I Bridge. There is a diversion above the Bridge supplying the Gas Works only, and a dam below the Bridge supplying very inadequately the Slaughter House and a Hydrant in the neighborhood. This supply has never been recorded.
4th Near the Tank, a small quantity of...