Pipes, being transported by rail for the construction of the Mangahao electric power scheme. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924. The Managahao Scheme provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa.
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- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh38_005837
- Title
- Mangahao Electric Power Scheme pipes
- Held In
- Coolstore
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- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
- Date
- December 24, 1923
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- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
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