HYDRO-ELECTRIC SCHEMES.
THE HARNESSING OP THE WAIKATO. Auckland, April 30. Referring to the hydro-electric schemes to-day, Sir William Frascr said tl»e work of sinking experimental shafts on either side of the gorge in connection with the harnessing of the Waikato River was now in progress. Provided the test proved satisfactory, the construction of the dam would be proceeded with. It was estimated that a plant with a capacity of 162,000 horse-power could ultimately be installed at this station. To fulfil its function in the general, scheme proposed by Mr. Parry, a plant with a capacity of 90,000 horse-power was required. Work was also progressing in connection wfth the Mangahao scheme, near Padmeraton North, which was considered capable of developing 24,000 horse-power, and which would be the other main North Island generating station. Sir William Fraser added that there was no intention of proceeding with the Lake Waikaremoana scheme for some time. The cost of completing the Waikato and Mangahao schemes was estimated at between five and six million pounds.
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Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1919, Page 6
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