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Two workman high up a pylon repairing a live broken wire, on the Mangahao power line. The men use long poles with a hook on one end to bring the lines closer for repairs. 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.repair;

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 193
Date
1933 to 1934
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh193_005877
Held In
Coolstore

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