Construction - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Object type
Image
- Description
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Work men are shown here constructing a power transmission pylon below a steep hill.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
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 122
- Date
- 1923 to 1924
- Digitisation id
- 2011N_Mgh122A_005748
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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