Electricity Pylon - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Object type
Image
- Description
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A pylon constructed on the Mangahao to Khandallah line. This pylon appears to be in 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 WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 117
- Date
- 1923 to 1924
- Digitisation id
- 2011P_Mgh117_005922
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Wellington Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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