More Info →Construction of the Managhao Electric Power Scheme

Description

The Mangahao Power Station is a hydroelectric power station near the town of Shannon, Horowhenua. After being delayed by World War One, access roading and foundation testing was started by late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924. It makes use of Mangahao River, through a series of tunnels and piplines totaling 4.8 kilometers, in the Tararua Ranges. Mangahao Power Station became the power station for Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. As of 2012, it is jointly owned and operated by Todd Energy and King Country Energy.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 104

Date

March 10, 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh104_005820

Held In

"Coolstore"