The Mangahao Power Scheme 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.
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Mangahao Electric Power Scheme dam
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- February 4, 1925
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh79_005913
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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