Mangahao River in Flood - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
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A close shot of Mangahao river which appears to be in flood. 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 the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 81
- Date
- February 4, 1925
- Digitisation id
- 2011P_Mgh81_005915
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Mangahao Stream, Shannon
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions