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✨ Water Use Licences for Electricity Generation

THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

No. 25

Duration of Licence

Unless sooner lawfully determined, this licence shall continue in force until the 31st day of March 1978.

Rental

For the purpose of assessing the rental or annual sum payable in respect of this licence, the maximum generating capacity of the plant at the commencement of this licence is 5½ kilowatts.

No Rights to Water Conferred

Nothing in this licence shall of itself confer upon the licensee any right to water.

T. J. SHERRARD, Clerk of the Executive Council.
(S.H.D. 11/20/1490)

Authorising Charles William Feilden Hamilton, of Irishman’s Creek Station, Fairlie, Sheepfarmer, to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity

C. W. M. NORRIE, Governor-General
ORDER IN COUNCIL

At the Government House at Wellington this 27th day of March 1957

Present:
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IN COUNCIL

Pursuant to the Public Works Act 1928, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, hereby grants to Charles William Feilden Hamilton, of Irishman’s Creek Station, Fairlie, sheepfarmer (hereinafter referred to as the licensee), a licence, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to take and use from Irishman’s Creek (hereinafter referred to as the said stream) situated in Run 84, Block III, Pukaki Survey District, in the County of Mackenzie, for the purpose hereinafter set forth, a stream of water not exceeding 11 cubic feet per second at any one time.

Conditions

Implied Conditions

The conditions directed to be implied in all licences by the Water Power Regulations 1934 and the Electrical Supply Regulations 1935 shall be incorporated in and shall form part of this licence except in so far as the same may be inconsistent with the provisions hereof.

Licence Subject to Regulations

This licence is issued under the Water Power Regulations 1934, and is subject thereto, and to the Electrical Supply Regulations 1935, the Electrical Wiring Regulations 1935, the Radio Interference Regulations 1934, and to all regulations hereafter made in amendment thereof or in substitution therefor respectively.

Utilisation of Water and Location of Headworks

Water shall be used under this licence solely for the purpose of generating electricity and shall be taken from the said stream at the point in Run 84, Block III, Pukaki Survey District, indicated on the plan marked P.W.D. 91543 deposited in the office of the State Hydro-electric Department at Wellington.

General Description of Works

The licensee is hereby authorised, subject to the conditions hereof, to construct, maintain, and use the following works for the purpose of this licence, the positions of the said works being indicated on the said plan P.W.D. 91543.

(a) Headworks consisting of an intake and water race with a dam and pipelines leading to the powerhouse hereinafter referred to, giving a static head of approximately 32 ft.

(b) Water wheel and powerhouse with all necessary equipment for generating electricity situated in Run 84, Block III, Pukaki Survey District.

(c) Tail race leading from the said water wheel back to the said stream.

System of Supply

The system of supply shall be a direct-current system as described in paragraph (d) of regulation 21-01 of the Electrical Supply Regulations 1935.

Duration of Licence

Unless sooner lawfully determined, this licence shall continue in force until the 31st day of March 1978.

Rental

For the purpose of assessing the rental or annual sum payable in respect of this licence, the maximum generating capacity of the plant at the commencement of this licence is 5½ kilowatts.

No Right to Water Conferred

Nothing in this licence shall of itself confer upon the licensee any right to water.

T. J. SHERRARD, Clerk of the Executive Council.
(S.H.D. 11/20/74)

Authorising Leicester John Murray, of Wharanui, Farmer, to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity

C. W. M. NORRIE, Governor-General
ORDER IN COUNCIL

At the Government House at Wellington this 27th day of March 1957

Present:
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IN COUNCIL

Pursuant to the Public Works Act 1928, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, hereby grants to Leicester John Murray, of Wharanui, farmer (hereinafter referred to as the licensee), a licence, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, to take and use from the Woodside Creek (hereinafter referred to as the said stream) situated in Section 36, Block XVIII, Cape Campbell Survey District, in the County of Awatere, for the purpose hereinafter set forth, a stream of water not exceeding 4 cubic feet per second at any one time.

Conditions

Implied Conditions

The conditions directed to be implied in all licences by the Water Power Regulations 1934 and the Electrical Supply Regulations 1935 shall be incorporated in and shall form part of this licence except in so far as the same may be inconsistent with the provisions hereof.

Licence Subject to Regulations

This licence is issued under the Water Power Regulations 1934, and is subject thereto, and to the Electrical Supply Regulations 1935, the Electrical Wiring Regulations 1935, the Radio Interference Regulations 1934, and to all regulations hereafter made in amendment thereof or in substitution therefor respectively.

Utilisation of Water and Location of Headworks

Water shall be used under this licence solely for the purpose of generating electricity and shall be taken from the said stream at a point in Section 36, Block XVIII, Cape Campbell Survey District, indicated on the plan marked P.W.D. 36840 deposited in the office of the State Hydro-electric Department at Wellington.

General Description of Works

The licensee is hereby authorised, subject to the conditions hereof, to construct, maintain, and use the following works for the purpose of this licence, the positions of the said works being indicated on the said plan P.W.D. 36840.

(a) Headworks consisting of a dam and intake with a water race leading to the powerhouse hereinafter referred to giving a static head of approximately 15 ft.

(b) Powerhouse with all necessary equipment for generating electricity situated in Section 36, Block XVIII, Cape Campbell Survey District.

(c) Tail race leading from the said powerhouse to Flags Creek.

System of Supply

The system of supply shall be as described in paragraph (j) of regulation 21-01 of the Electrical Supply Regulations 1935, and shall be a direct-current system at a normal rated pressure of 120 volts.

Duration of Licence

Unless sooner lawfully determined, this licence shall continue in force until the 31st day of March 1978.

Rental

For the purpose of assessing the rental or annual sum payable in respect of this licence, the maximum generating capacity of the plant at the commencement of this licence is 4¼ kilowatts.

No Right to Water Conferred

Nothing in this licence shall of itself confer upon the licensee any right to water.

T. J. SHERRARD, Clerk of the Executive Council.
(S.H.D. 11/20/4)

Authorising Joseph Stanley Bailey, of Tutaki, Farmer, to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity and to Erect Certain Electric Lines

C. W. M. NORRIE, Governor-General
ORDER IN COUNCIL

At the Government House at Wellington this 27th day of March 1957

Present:
HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IN COUNCIL

Pursuant to the Public Works Act 1928, His Excellency the Governor-General, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, hereby grants to Joseph Stanley Bailey, of Tutaki, farmer (hereinafter referred to as the licensee), a licence, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth...

Duration of Licence

Unless sooner lawfully determined, this licence shall continue in force until the 31st day of March 1978.

Rental

For purposes of assessing the rental or annual sum payable in respect of this licence, the maximum generating capacity of the plant at the commencement of this licence is 17½ kilowatts.

No Right to Water Conferred

Nothing in this licence shall of itself confer upon the licensee any right to water.

T. J. SHERRARD, Clerk of the Executive Council.
(S.H.D. 11/20/74)

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🏗️ Authorising Gerald George Murray to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity (continued from previous page)

Domain🏗️ Infrastructure & Public Works
Dated27 March 1957
KeywordsPublic Works Act 1928, Gerald George Murray, Lake Tekapo, Cass River, electricity generation
👱🏽 Names

Gerald George Murray, Authorised to use water for electricity generation

👩‍💼 Officials

T. J. Sherrard, Clerk of the Executive Council

🏗️ Authorising Charles William Feilden Hamilton to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity

Domain🏗️ Infrastructure & Public Works
Dated27 March 1957
KeywordsPublic Works Act 1928, Charles William Feilden Hamilton, Irishman’s Creek, Fairlie, electricity generation
👱🏽 Names

Charles William Feilden Hamilton, Authorised to use water for electricity generation

👩‍💼 Officials

C. W. M. Norrie, Governor-General
T. J. Sherrard, Clerk of the Executive Council

🏗️ Authorising Leicester John Murray to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity

Domain🏗️ Infrastructure & Public Works
Dated27 March 1957
KeywordsPublic Works Act 1928, Leicester John Murray, Woodside Creek, Wharanui, electricity generation
👱🏽 Names

Leicester John Murray, Authorised to use water for electricity generation

👩‍💼 Officials

C. W. M. Norrie, Governor-General
T. J. Sherrard, Clerk of the Executive Council

🏗️ Authorising Joseph Stanley Bailey to Use Water for the Purpose of Generating Electricity and to Erect Certain Electric Lines

Domain🏗️ Infrastructure & Public Works
Dated27 March 1957
KeywordsPublic Works Act 1928, Joseph Stanley Bailey, Tutaki, electricity generation, electric lines
👱🏽 Names

Joseph Stanley Bailey, Authorised to use water for electricity generation and erect electric lines

👩‍💼 Officials

C. W. M. Norrie, Governor-General
T. J. Sherrard, Clerk of the Executive Council

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