This picture shows the flood flowing over the top of the Mangahao Dam.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 WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
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- Image
- Date
- September 1923
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh92_005805
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- Coolstore
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- Place
- Horowhenua Region
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