Lower Dam in Wainuiomata or the original dam as it was also known was drained in 1939 for maintenance. It reveals the dam wall in detail and possibly shows the section that was rebuilt after an initial collapse when the dam was first constructed. That section has a rough surface compared to the rest of the dam.
Lower Dam Drained for Maintenance in 1939
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Coast Road Summer 2024
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During the summer months, the southern section of Coast Road appears dry, presenting a stark contrast to the nearby...
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Wanganui Herald 29 Aug 1902
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Reports to the Council last night disclosed that the dam of the Wainuiomata water supply reservoir is in a...
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Sinclair Family of Wainuiomata
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The Sinclair family conducted logging operations in Homedale, covering Moores Valley Road, Hine Road, Sunny Grove, and Sinclair Valley.
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Morton Dam
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Built from 1908 to 1911, the Morton Dam in the Wainuiomata River catchment was named after William Hobbard Morton.
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Wanganui Herald 10 Feb 1879
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Gold is reported as having been found in encouraging prospects in the Wainuiomata, near Wellington - Wanganui Herald.
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Pipe Near Morton Dam
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This water pipe is located in the restricted area of the waterworks, near Morton Dam. It transports water from...
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Aerial View of Richard Prouse Park
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Looking down upon Richard Prouse Park from the top of a ridge, behind Sunny Grove. You can see both...
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Evening Post 16 Sep 1882
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The tender of Messrs Luke, Sons and Williams, for the purchase of old iron was accepted, and that of...
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