Pipeline On The Move

A significant step in the construction of Gisborne's proposed sewer outfall pipeline into Poverty Bay was undertaken recently with the moving of a trial section of the pipeline along the steel launching mono-rail from the top of the project site to high water mark, and back again.

The 250ft test portion, which will comprise 1/24th of the finished pipeline, was closely watched for cracks and flaws by the project engineers during its ¼-mile journey to the beach.

The launching of the finished pipeline will take place at the end of October, and will be the first such operation to be performed in New Zealand.

The pipeline travelling under the road bridge in Centennial Marine Parade

City Council engineer, Harold Williams, who devised the scheme, riding the pipe.

Pointing towards the waters of Poverty Bay, the pipeline travels the last few yards of its journey

Mr J. Nauta, Canterbury Pipelines' North Island manager, supervises the pipeline's movement.

Inspecting the pipes for cracks are, from bottom, left side: Messrs H. Williams, J. Nauta, H. J. Pheloung (project manager). Right side: E. Sinton (council project engineer), and H. Tune (council staff).

Canterbury Pipelines' giant ditch-digging machine, which pulled the pipeline along the mono-rail, moving up the beach after completing its task.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 120 : June 18, 1964

Pipeline On The Move