He pārongo atu anōConstruction of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This photograph of is part of a collection of photographs of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. 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.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 95

Date

May 2, 1923

Tautuhi matihiko

2011P_Mgh95_005814

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