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Two men standing in front of a partially excavated tunnel. 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
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 105
Date
March 1923
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh105_005821
Held In
"Coolstore"

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cave,
electricity,
excavation,
photographs,
technology,
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