Workmen Repairing Powerline - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Three workman high up a pylon repairing a live broken wire, on the Mangahao power line.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 WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.