Foundation Tests - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
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The original photograph is entitled 'Mangahao pipeline foundation tests'. An effective method of testing to see foundations were built according to specifications of the time. 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.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 39
- Date
- circa 1920 to circa 1924
- Digitisation id
- 2011P_Mgh39_005825
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions