More Info →River in Flood - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This picture shows the flood which has destroyed a structure being built on the river bed. 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 93

Date

September 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh93_005806

Held In

Coolstore