TUNNEL TO REPLACE PIPELINE AT WAIPORI HYDRO-ELECTRIC WORKS. A tunnel, more' than 2700 feet long, is being driven through a hill at Waipori, to replace the existing pipeline which has been endangered by an earth movement. Top left: The Lake Mahinerangi dam and No. 1 powerhouse. The dam is capable of being increased considerably in height. Top right: The lower outlet of the new tunnel immediately above the main powerhouse. Lower left: A flashlight photograph taken 65 feet below ground level, showing the descent of the tunnel. Lower right: A portion of the pipeline which is to be replaced.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22628, 20 July 1935, Page 5
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99TUNNEL TO REPLACE PIPELINE AT WAIPORI HYDRO-ELECTRIC WORKS. A tunnel, more' than 2700 feet long, is being driven through a hill at Waipori, to replace the existing pipeline which has been endangered by an earth movement. Top left: The Lake Mahinerangi dam and No. 1 powerhouse. The dam is capable of being increased considerably in height. Top right: The lower outlet of the new tunnel immediately above the main powerhouse. Lower left: A flashlight photograph taken 65 feet below ground level, showing the descent of the tunnel. Lower right: A portion of the pipeline which is to be replaced. Otago Daily Times, Issue 22628, 20 July 1935, Page 5
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