https://d28dhd8eubcyz4.cloudfront.net/iiif/2/curtis-production2-cache%2F1%2F4%2Fa%2F3f3808-02c1-4477-acb5-8fbbd70899e6%2Fresize_master_537d1f4c646ce0d85dca190106fda7d0.jpg/full/!880,1024/0/default.jpg?sig=e10ccf6a7ba845557a3563bbaaf02c5708cf685d&ver=1655522467Power House Pipes – Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
Shown here are some of the pipes starting to be bolted into position upon the floor of the Power House. 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 the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- March 2, 1924
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh 54_05955
- Held In
- Coolstore
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