More Info →Electricity Pylons - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

A road intersection showing pylons carrying power on either side of the road to the Khandallah substation in the Wellington Region. 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 161

Date

circa 1922 to circa 1926

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh161_005796

Held In

"Coolstore"