More Info →Pipes - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Shown here is the three rows of pipes starting to be put into place to take water to the Mangahao Power station. The tram tracks can be seen to the left. 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 first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 52

Date

March 2, 1924

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh52_05956

Held In

"Coolstore"