THE ENLARGEMENT OF HORAHORA
Tho photograph shows tho advanced stage reached in the pr-paration for installing additional hydro-electrical machinery at Horahora. The new plant, has already reached New Zealand. The view ia taken from the banks of the Waikata River. In the middle of the picture is the retaining; wall of the present race, and at the
back is oss of the walls of the enlarged race which will bo put into service when the additions are complete. The new generators will develop 2000 kilowatts each, against those in the present building of 1000 each, and will increase the output of the. station from 6000 to 10,000 kilowatts. The power is expected to be ready for delivery in about July next.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 293, 8 December 1923, Page 17
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