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River Camp - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
Mangahao river camp located on a terrace above the river and associated project workings.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
- Date
- 1920 to 1924
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh32_005840
- Held In
- Coolstore