A view of the Mangahao river with working men's huts high up on the left and workshops on the level below.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
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- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh98_005811
- Title
- Mangahao River with Working Men's Huts - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
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- Coolstore
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- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
- Date
- circa 1920 to circa 1924
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- Palmerston North City Library
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