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View of the Mangahao Lower #2 Dam and reservoir from Mangahao Road. 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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Object type
Image
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COMM1516746516
Title
Mangahao Lower #2 Dam and Reservoir
Format
Born Digital
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IMCA Digital Archive
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IMCA Digital Archive
Date
2018-01-22

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Mangahao No2 Reservoir, Shannon

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mangahao lower #2 reservoir,
mangahao river,
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