He pārongo atu anōConstruction of the Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

This view of the scheme shows constuction of the power house underway. The Mangahao Power Station is a hydroelectric power station near the town of Shannon, Horowhenua. After being delayed by World War One, access roading and foundation testing was started by late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924. It makes use of Mangahao River, through a series of tunnels and piplines totaling 4.8 kilometers, in the Tararua Ranges. Mangahao Power Station became the power station for Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. As of 2012, it is jointly owned and operated by Todd Energy and King Country Energy.

Tautuhi

Momo rauemi

Image

Pākanga

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 44

Date

August 5, 1923

Tautuhi matihiko

2011P_Mgh44_005827

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