Historic Pump and Water wheel. Kinloch near Taupo. New Zealand.
S 38° 39.164 E 175° 55.511
60H E 406475 N 5721210
An old original pump still runs the restored water wheel on the stream in Kinloch. It was installed at this site in the late 1950's to irrigate Whangamata Station.
Waymark Code: WMGV6P
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 04/10/2013
Views: 5
The original pump that still stands here and the water wheel were used to pump water to the wool shed and the dwellings on the sheep Station. It now stands along a walking path through bushland beside the stream, a nice cool spot to visit. There is a sign explaining the history of this site.
Type of Machine: Water Pump.
Year the machine was built: pre 1950s
Year the machine was put on display: 2010
Is there online documentation for this machine: Not listed
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