Date1919Reference NumberPhoto 99-1432DescriptionErecting power lines from Ōmanawa Falls power station. 33,000 volt line crossing Otawa Range to serve Muirs Reefs and Te Puke. 3 miles of heavy bush had to be felled and because of difficulty of access structures of twi inch pipe sections and precast concrete anchor blocks were used in place of poles. These were transported by manpower and pack horses. 1919. FormatPrint
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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Cultural/Ethical StatusNoaRestrictionsNo cultural/ethical restrictions apply.CopyrightNo known copyrightAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 99-1432