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Wkangamomona (Porangi) Bridge. —The construction of this bridge is proceeding under contract. Kohuratahi Bridge, over the Tangarakau River, is being constructed under contract. Wanganui Town Bridge (Dublin Street). —A design for this bridge has been prepared for the local authority, which is now inviting tenders for its erection. Inangahua Junction Bridge. —The renewal of the decayed parts of this bridge has been completed, the whole structure being now in good order. Little Wanganui Bridge. —This has been completed. Mohihinui Bridge. —The construction of this bridge under contract, which has been in hand for a considerable time, is now just about completed. Otira Bridge. —The renewal of the lower of the two bridges in the Otira Gorge has been completed. Big Wanganui Bridge. —This bridge is being erected under contract, and at the present time is about three-quarters completed. Waiau-ua Bridge. —This bridge, which is primarily a railway-bridge, has been decked to provide for road traffic. The structure was completed during the year, since when it has been in use. Mason River. —A heavy traffic-bridge over this river has been erected by the County Council. Hooker River. —A bridge over this river is under construction. Taieri Mouth Bridge. —The construction of this bridge is being carried out by the Department. Waiau River Bridge, Southland. —A contract for the erection of this bridge has been prepared, and tenders have been invited. In addition to the above-mentioned structures, a large number of small bridges have been erected. Working drawings of the following bridges have been prepared in the Head Office during the past year : Taieri Mouth ; Awaiti River ; Huaroa Stream ; Mangatangi ; Manganui-a-te-Ao ; Mason River; Huntly River; Nuhaka (re-erection) ; Waipu Gorge (concrete) ; Hodges Creek ; Waimana Road ; Whangamomona River ; Rai River ; Oroua (Menzies Ford) ; Tangarakau (Lower Crossing) ; Brown Road ; Tangarakau (Middle Crossing) ; Mokau ; Henderson's Pound (reinforced concrete) ; Wanganui Town Bridge ; Oraut:;ho Road Bridge ; Waiau (Tuatapere) ; Bealey Gorge; Big Wanganui (as amended) ; Aohanga Road Bridge ; Coal Creek ; Tongariro (Waikato River) ; Waioeka River Suspension Bridge. MARINE. Hokianga. —A contract for the erection of a boatman's residence has been prepared and a tender accepted. Plans have been prepared for a timber breastwork for the protection of some reclamation proposed in front of the Township of Kohukohu. Matakana. —Various improvements in the direction of removing some obstacles which impeded and restricted navigation have been effected. Cabbage Bay. —A survey has been made and plans prepared for the erection of a new wharf at Coromandel, and handed over to the local authority to carry out the work. Kaipara. —Shelly Beach Beacon : The reinforced-concrete piles for this work have been manufactured, and are now seasoning in readiness for the erection of the Beacon. A survey has been made of a portion of the channel of the Kaipara River in the vicinity of Mount Rex Wharf with the object of ascertaining the cost of removing the remainder of the rock, which forms a shoal in the bed of the river. Bickerstaffe Wharf. —This has been repaired, and is now in good order. Turanga Creek. —A plan was prepared for a new wharf. Lucas Creek. — A proposal to deepen this river for navigation purposes was investigated and reported upon. Waiapu. —An inspection and report were made of the work carried out by the local authority in connection with improvements to the wharf. Maraetai and Tauranga. —Portions of the foreshore at each of these places were examined, and reports prepared on the question of allowing the removal of sand. Tuahine Lighthouse. —An extensive landslip rendered the removal of the tower necessary, so a temporary light was installed pending the erection of a new permanent structure. Owing to the continued instability of the hill it was decided to build a concrete pedestal on the foreshore, on which the cast-iron tower with light apparatus would be placed. A contract for the construction of the concrete pedestal was prepared and let, and the work is now about half completed. Napier Lighthouse. —Some repairs and painting were carried out. Queen Charlotte Sound. —A small lighthouse consisting of an iron tower for carrying an automatic light was erected on Dieffenbach Point, at the junction of Tory Channel with Queen Charlotte Sound. Karamea. —The construction of a training-wall for the purpose of fixing the entrance to the river and improving the channel was put in hand by the letting of a contract for a length of 10 chains, which portion was completed in November last. Subsequently, a second contract was let for the construction of a further 6 chains, which work is now nearing completion. Godley Head Lighthouse. —The removal of some slips which caused some damage on the approachpath to the fog-signal have been removed and repairs effected. Brighton. —An inspection of the entrance to the river at this place was made, and a report prepared on some proposals for the improvement of the entrance for navigation by fishing-boats. Taieri River. —A report was prepared upon the deepening of the channel between the river and Lake Waihola. Nuggets Lighthouse. —Several improvements in connection with the ventilation of the lantern have been carried out. Nuggets Fishing-boat Landing. —During the past year an oil-engine winch has been placed in position on the foreshore. A long wire-rope has been supplied, and various conveniences have been erected