We provide access to bulk drinking water and recycled water through filling stations and direct access to our reticulated water system. To gain access to these bulk supplies you must apply for and be granted approval.
Access to bulk drinking water supplies
To get approval to access our bulk drinking water supplies, you must:
- hire a metered standpipe from us
- be a registered business
- hold a current backflow prevention test certificate if you are using a vehicle for water transportation
- hold a mobile food licence if the water is to be used for drinking purposes or for domestic use.
Learn more about accessing our reticulated water system Rules for use of the City's reticulation system
Hiring a metered standpipe long-term
| Fee type |
cost |
| Hire charge |
$2.89 per day |
| Water usage charge |
$6.32 per kilolitre |
| Security deposit |
$3300 per standpipe |
| Late/no read fee |
$50 per billing period |
* Fees are for the 2024–25 financial year and are subject to review each financial year.
Standpipe application process
To hire a metered standpipe, you need to:
How to apply
- Read Approval for supply of potable water through a metered standpipe(PDF, 711KB)
- Gather your documents:
- an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- a backflow certificate
- vehicle registration/s (for each vehicle the metered standpipe will be connected to)
- vehicle identification number/s (VIN) (for each vehicle the metered standpipe will be connected to)
- food licence certificate (if the water is to be used for drinking purposes or for domestic use)
- Complete the following online application for each metered standpipe you want to hire
Apply now
Next steps
We will notify you about the outcome of your application within 5 business days.
Long-term hire: If approved, we will email you a payment notice for the security deposit payment. After your payment is confirmed, we will contact you to arrange an appointment for you to collect the standpipe.
For standpipes collection you will be contacted to arrange an appropriate time and pick up location.
Filling station maintenance
We operate permanent drinking and recycled water outlets to dispense water into a tanker or other portable water vessel for water carriers who have obtained approval to access.
From time to time, filling stations may be shut down for scheduled maintenance. If there is a scheduled shut down we'll update the drinking water filling station page or send you an SMS with details.
If you experience a problem at a fill station, report the issue by calling us on 1300 000 928.
Returning a standpipe
If you no longer need your metered standpipe, call us on 1300 000 928 or email applications@goldcoast.qld.gov.au to arrange a suitable time to return. After returning the standpipe, your final account charges will be calculated. If a refund is due, we will contact you for your bank account details.
Damaged, lost or stolen standpipe
If your standpipe is faulty or damaged, contact us within 48 hours to report the fault and arrange a replacement. We will assess the standpipe damage and make necessary repairs. If you are found to be at fault, we'll send you an invoice for repairs.
If a standpipe is lost or stolen, you must report it to the Queensland Police immediately then call us on 1300 000 928 to provide us with the report number and relevant details.
After these details are received, we will estimate final charges for your account and provide you with an invoice. Any security deposit paid will be forfeited and, if another standpipe is required, you will have to pay another deposit.
Contact us
For more information on metered standpipe hire, issuing, reading and points of connection into our water system phone1300 000 928 or email: mail@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.