Standpipes dispense water for private and commercial water carters.
A Water Carters Permit is required to take water from a standpipe.
Customers using standpipes in the Greater Bendigo area must also apply to Coliban Water for an Avdata access key.
> How much is the water?
Potable water from a Coliban Water standpipe is $2 per 1000 litres ($2 per 1 kilolitre).
> Standpipe Locations
To see a list of standpipe locations in our region, who is responsible for management, contact details and Google Map locations > click here
For instructions on using the standpipes and the Avdata access keys please > click here
> Water Carter Permits
A water carter permit is required to take water from a public standpipe if the standpipe is in an area under Water Restrictions By-Law No10.
If your application is approved you will be sent a permit to fix to the windscreen of your vehicle, along with a permit card which must be presented on request by an officer of Coliban Water.
> How to apply for a Water Carters Permit
There are two types of Water Carters Permits: Private and Commercial .
Private Water Carters have the option of a pre-paid key or a monthly account key.
Commercial Water Carters are set up with a monthly account and may also need to be registered with the local council (please see below Department of Human Services – Food Safety).
To read more about the options and how to apply > click here
> Recycled Water
We have two Recycled Water Standpipes: Avery’s Road, Eaglehawk and Stanley Street, Spring Gully.
Recycled water from these standpipes is $1.50 per 1000 Litres.
Please contact us for full details of the application process for accessing recycled water standpipes by calling 1300 363 200.
For more information about recycled water > click here
> Traffic Management Plans
We have Traffic Management Plans for all the open standpipes sites managed by us. It is a requirement that these plans are studied prior to entering or using the site.
Please contact the relevant local council for traffic management plans for standpipes that are not managed by Coliban Water.
For Coliban Water’s Traffic Management Plans see column on the right.
> Permitted Uses Of Water
All water taken from standpipes (public or private) must be used in accordance with any water restrictions in force at the time for the supply system to which the standpipe is connected.
You can find out more about water restrictions by downloading one of the fact sheets or by reading the Water Restrictions By-Law No 10.
To view the Water Restrictions fact sheets > click here
> Department of Human Services – Food Safety
The Department of Human Services Food Safety Unit has Guidelines for Drinking (potable) Water Transport in Victoria.
To access the DHS website to download the water carting guidelines > click here
It is a requirement under the Food Act 1984 that any commercial or private business carting water for human consumption or a purpose connected with human consumption must register with their local council.
For further details please contact your local council or > click here
> Enforcement of Water Carter Permits
Our Water Enforcement Team visits standpipes on a regular basis to monitor the use of the site and to educate water carters on approved uses for water taken from a standpipe.
We may also conduct random audits to ensure water is being taken and used appropriately. We appreciate your co-operation in ensuring the requirements of the By-Law are met. |
> Further Information
Locations and Management Contacts
Water Carters Permit
Using Water from a Standpipe Fact Sheet (PDF 76KB)
By-Law No. 10 Water restriction (PDF 346KB)
Water Restrictions
> Application Forms
Application Commercial User
Application Private User
Avdata Refund
Avdata monthly account application form
Commercial Tanker Log Sheet
Change of Details
> Traffic Management Plans
Eaglehawk, Avery’s Road (recycled water) (PDF 1.34MB)
Eaglehawk, Sailors Gully Road (PDF 1MB)
Elmore, Fire Brigade Track (PDF 782KB)
Elmore, Raywood Road (PDF 782KB)
Heathcote, Herriot Street (PDF 2.7MB)
Heathcote, High Street (PDF 746MB)
Huntly, Stevenson Street (PDF 873KB)
Kangaroo Flat, Station Street & Olympic Parade (PDF 885KB)
Marong, Calder Alternative Highway (PDF 776KB)
Myers Flat, Loddon Valley Hwy (PDF 1MB)
Spring Gully, Retreat Road (PDF 1.12MB)
Spring Gully, Stanley Avenue (recycled water) (PDF 743MB)
Strathdale, Reservoir Road (PDF 968KB)
Strathfieldsaye, Tannery Lane (PDF 1.54MB)
> Useful websites
Guidelines for Drinking (potable) Water Transport in Victoria (Department of Human Services)
Keeping Drinking Water Safe (Department of Health)
Private drinking water carters (Department of Health)
> Contact Us
Coliban Water
37-45 Bridge Street
Bendigo
VIC 3554
General opening hours: 8am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Telephone: 1300 363 200
Email: coliban@coliban.com.au
Fax: 03 5434 1230 |