More Info →Transmission Line - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Three rows of transmission lines are shown here on a wooden telegraph pole complete with ceramic insulators. 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.

Identification

Object type

Image

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 144

Date

circa 1922 to circa 1926

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh144_005791

Held In

"Coolstore"