Apply for standpipe access

Standpipes have long been an important resource for our region, providing access to water where it is otherwise scarce.

GWMWater now operates two types of standpipes; metered hydrants and swipe card standpipes.

Recent technological innovations are making the management of standpipes more convenient for our customers. As part of the State Government’s Drought Relief package, have have installed swipe card technology at 18 standpipes across the region.

The swipe card technology is solar powered, meaning that customers have 24-hour access to water for carting purposes. The swipe cards allow us to accurately record and bill for water usage for each user. They're also accessible to the CFA with keys, as metered standpipes are.

Apply for swipe card access

Regardless of whether or not you already have a permit for a metered standpipe, you will need to apply for swipe card access.

1. Read and understand the conditions of hire on the application form
2. Submit the form with a form of ID, such as a driver's licence
3. If your application is approved, you'll hear back from us in writing within seven business days

Swipe Card Application Form and Conditions of Hire (220kB)

Apply for metered hydrant access

1. Consider if you'll need a Permanent or Casual permit
2. Read and understand the conditions of hire on the application form
3. Submit the form with a form of ID, such as a driver's licence
4. If your application is approved, you'll hear back from us in writing within seven business days

Metered Hydrant Application Form and Conditions of Use - Casual Hire (221kB)

Metered Hydrant Application Form and Conditions of Use - Permanent Hire (210kB)

Casual hire - For a hire period up to three months with a daily hire charge

Permanent hire - For a hire period over three months with a once off hire charge

Swipe card standpipe locations

Non-potable water is not disinfected and there is no protection against bacteria that may contaminate the water. This means that the water is not fit for such things as drinking, food preparation, ice making, cleaning of teeth or any other human consumptive purposes. 

West Wimmera Shire Council Standpipes

Northern Grampians Shire Council Standpipes

Mildura Rural City Council Standpipes

Loddon Shire Council Standpipe

Horsham Rural City Council Standpipes

Buloke Shire Council Standpipes

Ararat Rural City Council Standpipes