P.W.D. Sawmill - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
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The P.W.D. [thought to be Public Works Department] sawmill in the Arapete area of the Power project. 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 21
- Date
- circa 1920
- Digitisation id
- 2011P_Mgh21_005845
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- No Known Restrictions
Taxonomy
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