Mangahao Electric Power Station
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This photograph of is part of a collection of photographs of the Managahao Electric Power Scheme and its construction. 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 Mgh194
- Date
- October 30, 1974
- Digitisation id
- 2011N_Mgh194_005747
- Held in
- Coolstore
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Creation
- Created By
- Manawatu Evening Standard
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
Object rights
- License
- Attribution + NonCommercial