This photograph is part of a collection related to the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. The Scheme which 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.

Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh86_005802
- Title
- Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Mangahao Road, Shannon
- Date
- September 14, 1923
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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