More Info →Construction of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This photograph is part of a collection relating to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924. The Scheme which provides hydroelectric power is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 66

Date

circa 1924

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh66_005901

Held In

Coolstore