More Info →River in Flood - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This picture shows a flood which has gone through the workings causing major damage to uncompleted structures. 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 87

Date

September 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh87_005803

Held In

Coolstore