MLC Pumping Operations Trial October 2024 – March 2025

In September 2023, we commenced a trial to test if and how manual intervention could result in more efficient and effective operation of St Germans pumping station. The trial will continue through the 2024/25 ‘pumping season’.

We are hoping the second winter of the trial will be closer to a ‘normal winter’ so we can broaden and deepen our learning. We will consider the results and learning from the trial in 2025 before making any decisions on any permanent changes to our operations. This briefing explains the background and context for a pumping operations trial.