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This photograph shows a small waterfall on the river relating to the Power Scheme. 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
Digitisation ID
2011P_Mgh14_005854
Title
Waterfall - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Mgh 14
Held In
Coolstore

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Creation

Created By
Place
Horowhenua Region
Date
circa 1924

Object rights

Credit Line
Palmerston North City Library

Taxonomy

Tags
photographs,
rapids,
river,
stream,
technology,
water,
white water,
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