More Info →Construction of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This view looks down on the construction of the power house looking west from the top of the hill where the pipeline was subsequently laid. 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

Archive

Lindsay Family Collection

Date

circa 1922 to circa 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh204_005879

Held In

Coolstore