WAITAKI HYDRO'ELECTRIC SCHEME.—One thousand and fifty men are employed in the construction of the headworks for the Waitaki hydro-electric power scheme. The headquarters of the huge undertaking are situated 3} miles from the township. It is expected to have the work completed within from 18 to 21 months at an estimated cost of £1,500,000. LEFT: Erecting the steel towers for the outdoor switching station. CENTRE: The construction of the second coffer dam, where concreting is now in full swing. RIGHT: Carpenters building the wooden frameivork for the penstocks.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 21 July 1930, Page 13
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88WAITAKI HYDRO'ELECTRIC SCHEME.—One thousand and fifty men are employed in the construction of the headworks for the Waitaki hydro-electric power scheme. The headquarters of the huge undertaking are situated 3} miles from the township. It is expected to have the work completed within from 18 to 21 months at an estimated cost of £1,500,000. LEFT: Erecting the steel towers for the outdoor switching station. CENTRE: The construction of the second coffer dam, where concreting is now in full swing. RIGHT: Carpenters building the wooden frameivork for the penstocks. Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 19985, 21 July 1930, Page 13
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