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One of the power pylons on the Mangahao - Khandallah line near Khandallah, Wellington. 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 Mgh167
Date
circa 1924
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh167_05957
Held In
Coolstore

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