Pipe Shed

The Pipe Shed in , is a section of pipe cast in 1940 that was converted to a shed for storing explosives. The pipe was one of approximately 800 manufactured for the Rangitata Diversion Race, and is the only one that remains visible.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Methven War Memorial and Methven School.

Memorial
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is situated 330 metres east of Pipe Shed.

School
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is situated 410 metres east of Pipe Shed.

School
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is a school, which is situated 420 metres east of Pipe Shed.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Methven.

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is a small town with a population of 1,900 people, and the home of Mt. Hutt ski area in , . Approximately 93 km from Christchurch International Airport, the area is renowned as being a year-round base for action sports enthusiasts, being home to a wide range of activities.

Pipe Shed

Latitude
-43.63698° or 43° 38′ 13″ south
Longitude
171.6446° or 171° 38′ 41″ east
Levels
1
Open location code
4V8H9J7V+6R
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1058201252
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shed
Wiki­data ID
Q79303408
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