Construction of Arapeti Dam - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
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A view looking down on the construction of Arapeti Dam part of the Mangahao Electric power scheme.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.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Relation
- Public Photograph Collection Mgh 197
- Date
- 1919 to 1924
- Digitisation id
- 2011N_Mgh197_005744
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
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