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Tunnel - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

This photograph shows the inside of a tunnel created for the Mangahao Line, complete with tracks and a cart for carting rubble.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, ...

Creator:      Unknown
Place:          Mangahao Road, Shannon
Date:          circa 1920 to circa 1924

Bypass Tunnel - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view shows the bypass tunnel above the lower dam. The light suspension br...

Creator:      Charles E Wildbore
Place:          Horowhenua Region
Date:          circa 1923

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