Fixed Standpipes

Gladstone Regional Council has four fixed standpipes available for sale of bulk water to the public. Our standpipes are all electronic key operated.

The standpipes have two main connections – via an overhead hose or through a 20mm connection near the base of the standpipe. For safety reasons the overhead connection is for trucks only and is not designed for other vehicles.

Residents without a truck are required to connect via the 20mm connection.

Fixed standpipes are located at the following sites:

Calliope

• Calliope Fixed Standpipe is located on the corner of Archay & Taragoola Roads
• Operational 24hrs

Gladstone

• Glenlyon Road Fixed Standpipe is located near Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens
• Red Rover Road Fixed Standpipe is located across from Jeff Ringland Drive
• Operational 24hrs

Mount Larcom

Note: The Mount Larcom Fixed Standpipe is currently not operational

• Mount Larcom Fixed Standpipe is located on the corner of Balfour & Salisbury Streets
• Operational 7am to 7pm daily.

Mobile Metered Standpipes

Mobile Metered Standpipes can be used in Gladstone, Boyne Island/Tannum Sands, Mount Larcom, Calliope or Agnes Water/Seventeen-Seventy. They are not able to be used in Miriam Vale or Bororen

Mobile Metered Standpipes can be hired on a short, medium, or long term basis.

Please refer to the water fees and charges for further information.

If a standpipe is hired monthly, a date-stamped photo showing the reading must be submitted. This reading is to be submitted by replying to the monthly reminder email sent to the hirer. Failure to do so will result in a penalty fee.

Applications

• If you do not have a credit account with Council, please complete the Credit Application Form
• Applications can be submitted via Council’s Online Services – Fixed Standpipe Key or Mobile Metered Standpipe,or alternatively
• A Fixed Standpipe Key Application Form or Mobile Metered Standpipe Application Form can be submitted. 

Fixed Standpipe Key Application Form Mobile Metered Standpipe Application Form Credit Application Form Request for refund of trust bond

General Conditions

• The fixed standpipe key is not transferable to any other party and is the responsibility of the nominated approved key holder
• Water charges will be invoiced on a monthly basis
• Standpipe water is charged per kl at a different rate per Scheme. Refer Fees and Charges
• Council takes no responsibility for the quality of water after it has left the Council reticulation system. Contractors supplying clients with water for drinking purposes must have a current licence as required under the Food Act 2006
• Hirers of mobile standpipes and those taking water from fixed standpipes must comply with Council’s Terms and Conditions of Use and view the Safety Instructional Video/s below.
  • Fixed Standpipe Safety Instructional Video
  • Mobile Standpipe Safety Instructional Video
• Mobile Standpipes must not be used in the Beecher/Burua Defined Water Service Area  

For further details or assistance contact Council on (07) 4970 0700.