Transmission Lines - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Object type
Image
- Description
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110KV transmission lines which sent power via these pylons to homes and business throughout New Zealand. 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
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 128
- Date
- circa 1925
- Digitisation id
- 2011N_Mgh128_005752
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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