This dam was constructed in 1906-1907 to replace the original dam (built 1888-1889). It was built to a height of 15 feet, though this would later prove insufficient for the growing population of Palmerston North. In 1912, it was raised to a height of 50 feet.
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Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Digitisation ID
- 2014N_W2_009153
- Title
- Second Turitea Dam
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection W 2
- Format
- B&W print
- Held In
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Turitea, Palmerston North
- Date
- 1907
Object rights
- Credit Line
- Palmerston North City Library
- License
- No Known Restrictions
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