More Info →Power Lines – Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Another view of the road intersection with power from Mangahao being transmitted down lines on either side of the road.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.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 163

Date

circa 1922 to circa 1926

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh163_005798

Held In

"Coolstore"