He pārongo atu anōMangarore Electricity Village - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This photograph taken from the top of the construction site shows the Mangahao river to the right, Mangarore Electricity Village in the centre and Shannon in the distance to the top of the photograph. 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.

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Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 10

Date

1922

Tautuhi matihiko

2011P_Mgh10_05946

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