More Info →Pipes - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Large pipes and reinforcing for concrete within the Power House construction. 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 Mgh 46

Date

circa 1920 to circa 1924

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh46_005832

Held In

Coolstore