https://d28dhd8eubcyz4.cloudfront.net/iiif/2/curtis-production2-cache%2F1%2F5%2F1%2F0d4cbb-4e43-4c5d-b5a5-1470ba879a62%2Fresize_master_a38979c0c4174f60756a32be47b266cd.jpg/full/!880,1024/0/default.jpg?sig=c37555d39c90f3e73985f10ad2bb53b6f36af649&ver=1655535191Electricity Pylon Construction - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
Three men constructing a pylon on the Mangahao- Khandallaha line.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
- Date
- 1923 to 1924
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh115_005920
- Held In
- Coolstore
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