More Info →'Middle Camp' - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Arapete camp looking upstream, the workmen's huts have been set out in line within felled bush. 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 29

Date

circa 1920

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh29_005839

Format

B&W print