https://d28dhd8eubcyz4.cloudfront.net/iiif/2/curtis-production2-cache%2F1%2Fa%2F5%2F413237-702e-4280-b077-97e307069914%2Fresize_master_70e9ea3664602f6bfd75e70097c1f078.jpg/full/!880,1024/0/default.jpg?sig=5d807b8de41d56168309f594488724829420aa88&ver=1628695493Concrete Pillars - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
Shown here are the reinforcing columns in place for concrete pillars within the Power House 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 the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- circa 1920 to circa 1924
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh48_005834
- Held In
- Coolstore
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