AVIEMORE POWER PROJECT.—A view of the concrete dam showing progress on the first six blocks of the structure. This hydro-electric scheme on the Waitaki river will have the largest concrete dam in New Zealand. One million tons of concrete will be used in the construction. The dam is being built in 18 blocks, each of which is poured in layers. The first block is only inches off its crest height of 186ft.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31016, 23 March 1966, Page 16
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72AVIEMORE POWER PROJECT.—A view of the concrete dam showing progress on the first six blocks of the structure. This hydro-electric scheme on the Waitaki river will have the largest concrete dam in New Zealand. One million tons of concrete will be used in the construction. The dam is being built in 18 blocks, each of which is poured in layers. The first block is only inches off its crest height of 186ft. Press, Volume CV, Issue 31016, 23 March 1966, Page 16
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