Humphrey irrigation pump fans call for funding to restart a piece of Riverland s food bowl history
ThuThursday 11
FebFebruary 2021 at 5:02am
The Humphrey pumps on display are pieces of engineering history but not able to be operated.
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The world s last working Humphrey pump has not fired in front of the public for years,
and volunteer operators are calling for the South Australian Government to jump-start this piece of engineering history.
Key points:
The Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum is home to two massive Humphrey pumps
Volunteer operators have been told it cannot be operated in front of the public due to safety standards