Hire a standpipe

Please read through the Standpipe Hire Contract and Terms and Conditions (PDF, 365KB) carefully as they are the basis on which the standpipe is hired. Any breach of these terms and conditions may result in the standpipe hire arrangement being terminated.

Standpipe sizes available

32mm (small)

32mm (large)

65mm – can only be used in filling water tankers

Your responsibilities

  • The Standpipe Hire Contract (PDF, 234KB) must be completed and submitted in person to ActewAGL Water Division office.
  • You must ensure that the standpipe is in good working condition, which means properly stored, cleaned and handled. If the standpipe is damaged or stolen you will be charged a fee as set out in Schedule 2 of the Terms and Conditions.
  • You must operate your standpipe in accordance with current water restriction requirements.
  • Meter readings must be submitted by the required dates.
  • Standpipes and tankers must be presented for inspection by the required date.
  • Accounts must be paid by the due date.
  • When you no longer require your standpipe, it should be returned to the ActewAGL Water Division Office.
    • a final meter reading will be then be taken and your contract will be terminated. You will receive your final account in the mail shortly thereafter.

Standpipe meter reading requirements

You MUST submit a meter reading to ActewAGL on the following dates:

  • 1st week of March
  • 1st week of September
  • 1st week of December

You can submit your meter reading online, or print the form (PDF, 58KB) and return it by post, in person, or call 6248 3555 and press (2) at the prompt.

Standpipes and Water Tankers must be presented to the ActewAGL office at 12 Hoskins Street, Mitchell, for inspection as follows:

  • 1st week of June