More Info →Powerstation Roof - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

Description

Shown here is the roof of the power station in the back ground can be seen the pipelines which carry water to the power station. 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 55

Date

circa 1920 to circa 1924

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh55_005835

Held In

Coolstore