More Info →Workmen Repairing Power Line - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

It would appear the power line has broken and the workmen have spliced it together and are using poles with hooks to lift the power line back into position. 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 185

Date

1933 to 1934

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh185_005872

Held In

Coolstore