The pump station consumed 70,598 kWh of electricity in the 2022/23 financial year, incurring a total cost of
$56,104.90 under SAC Large Tariff 44. However, the highest electricity consumption occurred in 2022, with a total
usage of 214,539 kWh, reflecting elevated operational demand during that period. In 2022, the electric pumps
operated for 7,305 hours, while in 2023, their usage dropped significantly to 1,552 hours. Despite being
operationally sound, inefficiencies were observed, including high water velocities in the suction pipes, wear and
tear on pump components, and elevated energy costs. The farm sought strategies to optimise energy use while
maintaining system performance.