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The steam pump station at Mildura was built in 1891 to pump water from the Murray River and was the first stage of a grand scheme to irrigate over 100,000 hectares around Mildura. It operated successfully until 1959 when it was replaced with electric pumps nearby. It was recommissioned in 1995 by a group of local enthusiasts and now operates on school holidays and special occasions.