He pārongo atu anōWorkers in Tunnel - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

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.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 105

Date

March 1923

Tautuhi matihiko

2011P_Mgh105_005821

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