More Info →Workmen Repairing Power Lines - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

It would appear the power line has broken and the workmen have spliced it together and are using poles with hooks to lift the power line back into position. 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.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 186

Date

1933 to 1934

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh186_005873

Held In

Coolstore