GC427QW Black on (and under) Black (Rotorua) (Traditional Cache) in North Island, New Zealand created by GenCuster

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Curglaff: At CO request

GC427QW ▼

A cache by GenCuster Message this owner

Hidden : 11/30/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The turbine was retrieved from the remains of the dynamo or power house which formed part of the Okere Falls Power Station on the Kaituna River. It was one of two Waverley Horizontal Turbines originally installed in the dynamo house. These turbines were water driven (now, there's a surprise...) and connected to two 50 kilowatt generators, enabling 100 kilowatt output.

The turbines were brought to the site by a bullock team in 1900. They were lowered to the dynamo house on the river through the evacuated cutting behind you (as you read this sign near GZ).
In September 1995, the turbine was hauled from the riverbank through the same cutting to prevent its further deterioration. It is receiving preservation treatment as part of the conservation management of this historic site.
The GZ is accessible by wheelchair or stroller. The cache itself would require an assistant to retrieve.

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