HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER
THE MANGAHAO SCHEME. The Public Works Statement, delivered in the House of Representatives last night, contained the following reference to the Mangahao Jiydro-eleetric power scheme: — JBonstruction work at the Mangahao scheme, which is to . supply power to the Wellington district, has been actively pushed on during the year. The necessary roadworks have been completed, and considerable lengths of each of the two tunnels excavated. It is hoped during the coming summer to start active construction *vork on the two dams. Some difficulties were experienced, in connection with the foundations of these, but new designs have been prepared which will overcome these and give absolutely satisfactory structures, though at increased cost. Tenders were received for the main pipelines, but owing to the very high prices ruling at the time it was decided to invite' fresh offers, which are, closing in November, and we will undoubtedly save several thousand pounds on this item alone, consequent on the fall in prices that has occurred. Tenders for the main, generating plant have been invited, and will be opened and considered shortly.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2385, 28 January 1922, Page 3
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179HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2385, 28 January 1922, Page 3
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