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In 1910, the Taruheru River overflowed, flooding the works buildings during a severe event. This catastrophic incident was not an isolated occurrence; over the following dozen years, multiple floods impacted the area. The continued silting of the river ultimately led to the closure of the works in 1924. This historical event highlights the challenges faced by the region due to natural disasters and their long-term effects on local industry. Discover the impact of these floods on the Taruheru River and the works.
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Flooding at the works The Taruheru River flowed through the works buildings in a severe flood captured at its height in 1910. There were many more floods like this over the next dozen years and with the silting up of the river contributed to the works to shut down in 1924. As shown below