Mokopeka Power Scheme
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Mokopeka Hydro-electric station, Maraetotara, Havelock North
1 – Plaque installed 1990
MOKOPEKA HYDRO-ELECTRIC STATION
IPENZ RECOGNISES THIS ENGINEERING WORK AS AN IMPORTANT PART OF N.Z.’S ENGINEERING HERITAGE.
A TRIBUTE TO ENGINEERING RESOURCE AND ENTERPRISE, IT IS PROBABLY THE OLDEST OPERATIONAL STATION IN THE WORLD
OWNERS: THE CHAMBERS FAMILY
DESIGNER AND CONSTRUCTION: JOHN CHAMBERS JNR.
COMMISSIONED 1892.
2 – On rear of photo – “Old generator now motor”
3 – shed that houses the generator
4 – weir on Maraetotara Stream
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