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.
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- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1923
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_Mgh49_005749
- Held In
- Coolstore
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- Place
- Horowhenua Region
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