More Info →Damage to Lower Dam - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Shown here is the damaged lower dam structure at Mangahao. 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 85

Date

September 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh85_005801

Held In

Coolstore