By using DelayPay in Australia, we ensure that your water usage and allocation is balanced and paid for, meaning if you need water now, and would like to pay for it later, put it on DelayPay and extend the payment for up to 180 days on a fixed fee.
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Paddock Purchases and Water Wins.
DelayPay provides short-term immediate cashflow to buy water on behalf of customers to support different trades within different trading and rebalancing objectives.
Rebalancing the over-drawn book
A customer based in South Australia had overused their water allocation during Q3 and required an urgent procurement of 67 ML to maintain operations. The customer anticipated receiving proceeds from grape sales in May and requested a short-term solution allowing them to secure water immediately and defer payment until post-sale.
Given the short nature of the trade, the arrangement was approved, and the water was secured promptly under a deferred payment agreement through DelayPay.
- The customer successfully harvested and sold their grapes in May.
- At completion, they were in the black, had been audited, and were found to be fully compliant.
- The customer repaid DelayPay on time and in full.
This case reflects a successful short-term trade that balanced operational urgency with financial flexibility, resulting in a positive outcome for all parties involved.
Carry Over Trading into Next Year
A customer based in Victoria identified an opportunity in the spot water market, where water was available for immediate purchase at a significantly lower price compared to forward pricing. Recognising the strategic value, the customer acted quickly to secure the water, factoring in a $25/ML carry-over fee that would allow the allocation to be used in the following year.
Given the favourable market conditions and rapid execution, the customer proceeded with the purchase on quick terms.
- Water was secured at a materially lower price than future projections.
- The ability to carry over the water into the next season provided additional operational flexibility.
- The trade delivered a meaningful positive financial outcome for the customer.
This case highlights the value of timely market insights and flexible trade execution in maximising long-term cost efficiency.
Trading Volatility in Water Price and Demand
A customer in New South Wales had a clear understanding of their annual water requirements and recognised a recurring market trend: water prices are typically lower during periods of low demand—which also coincide with tight cashflow—and rise significantly during dry conditions and late-season peaks.
To navigate this, the customer utilised DelayPay to purchase sufficient water early, despite immediate cash constraints. This forward-thinking approach allowed her to secure water at a lower price and avoid the risk of limited availability and sharply higher costs later in the season.
- Water was acquired early at more favourable pricing.
- Demand-driven price increases later in the year validated the strategy.
- Without this pre-purchase, water would have been both more expensive and harder to obtain.
- The use of DelayPay enabled effective cashflow management and ensured operational continuity.
This case underscores the value of combining market insight with flexible financial tools to optimise procurement and cost outcomes.
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