Two weirs, one located in the Wainuiomata River and the other in George Creek, were built to replace Morton Dam in Wainuiomata. The image depicts the smaller weir in George Creek. The combined water supply from these weirs matches the output of Morton Dam during its operational period. Although weirs ensure a continuous flow of water similar to dams, the latter offer the added benefit of water storage.
Looking over the spillway of Morton Dam circa 1965. In view is the Morton Dam Strainer Building which was...
The Jansen Home on Fitzherbert Road, circa 1908. The Jansen family, of Scandinavian origin, arrived in Wellington under the...
A concrete wall aligns part of the Wainuiomata River in Reservoir Valley. Situated on the northern side with Reservoir...
Originally built in 1867 by John Mowlem, the property transitioned to brothers-in-law Duncan and John Sinclair.
Pictured is the dismantling of the Morton Dam strainer facility during the 1990s. Morton Dam was decommissioned earlier in...
At some point, a landslide has moved these trees farther down the steep incline beneath the McKerrow Track.
View of Wainuiomata Valley as seen from the summit of Wainuiomata Hill circa 1960. The suburb of Parkway and...
A 1941 aerial photo above Reservoir Valley depicting a time before Hine Road and Sunny Grove existed. It also...
