More Info →Mangaore village, Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This photograph is part of a collection relating to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. The Scheme 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. The large white building in the right-hand middle distance is the office.

Identification

Object type

Image

Archive

Lindsay Family Collection

Date

1922

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh9_005858

Held In

Coolstore