What is a metered standpipe?

A metered standpipe is a portable device for measuring the amount of water used from Allconnex Water’s reticulation system.
 

Applying for a metered standpipe

The hire of metered standpipes is subject to  current water restrictions (132kb). Visit the Queensland Water Commission website to find out if you are permitted to use potable water under the current restrictions.

If you are able to use potable water, carefully read  Approval for Supply of Potable Water through a Metered Standpipe (94kb). It is important to understand the conditions of this approval. After reading the document, complete the Metered Standpipe Approval Application form contained within and return it to:

Allconnex Water
PO Box 8042
GOLD COAST MC QLD 9726

Allconnex Water will assess your application for the issue of a metered standpipe and advise you of the outcome of your application.

Enquiries relating to the metered standpipe hire, issuing, reading and points of connection into the Reticulation System should be directed to Allconnex Water on 1300 000 WATER (1300 000 928), info@allconnex.com.au or fax on 1300 009 824.

Approval of application

• A long-term applicant will be advised by telephone or in writing of the outcome of their application.
• Approval of a short-term hire (maximum 30 days) requires sighting of the applicants' current Driver's Licence as proof of identity when completing the application.