The discovery of part of Rotorua's original water supply system - along with rain and soft ground - has delayed the completion of the Hemo Rd intersection redevelopment. × Discovery of part of Rotorua's original water supply has delayed the Hemo Rd intersection completion. Photo/Supplied Discovery of part of Rotorua's original water supply has delayed the Hemo Rd intersection completion. •Finding old water supply isn't unusual in New Zealand but the tanks that are found are associated with goldmining sites rather than civic sites. •The find offers a chance to understand the early water supply for Rotorua and assist in understanding how the tanks functioned.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 03, 2017 02:15 UTC