The flow of water turns a pelton wheel which is attached to a generator to create electricity.

The electricity is then transmitted to camp by a submarine cable running under Jervis Inlet at a high voltage to reduce losses.

The weir has a large pipe and valve in its base to pass the minimum 2 cubic feet per second (0.057 m3/s) required to maintain the creek.

Here a second weir was built across the creek that forms a large deep pool from which the 12-inch (300 mm) penstock draws water at a rate of up to 7 cu ft/s (0.20 m3/s).

The power house contains the turbine, generator, and the necessary equipment to control and distribute the electricity for Malibu.