Ipswich City Council

Tankered Supply Services

Supply Intent

Ipswich City Council will make recycled water available for commercial tankerage at designated locations to support our policy of maximising ‘fit for purpose' recycled water use.

Availability of supply may be dependent on factors outside our control, such as the development timelines for the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project and competing demands for recycled water.

Ipswich Water presently provides access to Class B recycled water for approved water carriers from its three tanker filling points:

1. Bundamba Wastewater Centre and Filling Station
2. Rosewood Wastewater Centre and Filling Station
3. Carole Park Wastewater Centre and Filling Station

Also, we are presently working to fast track construction of tanker filling stations at Goodna Wastewater Centre.

Download the map:
 Ipswich Water Wastewater Centre and Tanker Filling Station Locations (PDF, 169 kb)

Check out our Wastewater Treatment Centres

Recycled Water Management Plans

 Tankered Recycled Water Supply - Policy, Terms and Conditions (PDF, 206 kb)

Tanker Filling Stations - Opening Hours

Tanker filling points operated from Ipswich Water Wastewater Centres (WWC) are open between 7.00 am and 4.00 pm (the standard operating hours for a WWC). 

Filling points can be open outside these hours by request (usually requiring 24 hours notice). An additional fee above the variable water rate, equivalent to the cost of providing an operator for the additional opening hours, will be billed to the customer.

Approval to Access Recycled Water

A water carrier intending to supply tankered recycled water to a customer must seek approval to access recycled water at Council filling points. 

The customer is not required to seek approval since it is the access to recycled water rather than the customer's use that is the subject of the approval.

Council recycled water charges will be directed to the approval holder for distribution. In practice, this means that whereas an owner/driver delivering to several customers should seek independent approval, an owner/driver or driver working permanently for an organisation may rely on Approval sought by the organisation.

A customer seeking tankered recycled water supply must ensure that only Approved Water Carriers are employed.

Fees and Charges - Class B Recycled Water

The variable rate charged for Class B recycled water ex-filling point follows Ipswich City Council's list of standard fees and charges (updated annually).

At February 2007, the variable charge is as follows:

• Class B Recycled Water for tankerage ex-filling point:  $0.80/kL (ex GST).

From 1 July 2007, a fixed approval fee (as yet undetermined) will apply to recover costs associated with processing approvals, compliance monitoring, tanker inspections, training and auditing.

Billing

Generally, we invoice water carriers on a quarterly basis, with the water carrier being responsible for invoicing any downstream customers.  For billing purposes, records are maintained in a ‘Master Logbook' held at each Council tanker filling point.

How Do I Apply for Approval to Access Tankered Recycled Water?

Before accessing recycled water at Council filling points, water carriers need to make an application for Recycled Water Approval - Tankered Supply on a form provided by Council. 

The application documents describe the terms and conditions under which recycled water access is granted.

CONFIRM	Confirm your recycled water quality requirement (see Recycled Water Information Sheets and  Queensland Recycled Water Guidelines).
REVIEW	Review Ipswich Water's Policy, Terms and Conditions For Tankered Water Supply (see above).
COMPLETE	Complete an  Application for Recycled Water Approval - Tankered Supply (PDF, 139 kb).
ENSURE	Ensure all tanker drivers attend mandatory Ipswich Water Tankered Supply Induction Sessions.
ARRANGE	Arrange for Ipswich Water Operations personnel to inspect and register your nominated tankers.
PROVIDE	Provide evidence of adequate public liability insurance (in the form of a Statement of Insurance).
COMPLIANCE	Ensure a compliant Recycled Water (Use) Management Plan exists for every intended use.
AWAIT	Await formal notification approval from Ipswich Water.

* You must comply with the Recycled Water (Use) Management Plan

What are the Tanker Requirements?

When notifying of a successful Approval, Council will advise the Applicant that approval is granted subject to the nominated tankers satisfying Council's requirements for tankers.  An approved tanker shall:

• Have a capacity greater than 500L
• Be configured to prevent spillage or leakage while stationary or in transit
• Be maintained in good order
• Have all taps permanently capped, or notified with signage indicating ‘Non Potable - Not for Drinking'
• Receive recycled water from the Delivery Point via a 75mm (3") Camlock fitting or equivalent

An approved tanker shall prominently display the following signage:

• Rear of tanker: "Non-Potable" and pictograph indicating ‘Do Not Drink' with shortest dimension 100mm
• Rear of tanker: ‘Avoid contact with recycled water' and pictograph indicating ‘Avoid Contact' with shortest dimension 100mm
• Sides of tanker: ‘Recycled Water' (white bold capital font on full lilac background), minimum font height 50mm, and minimum background height 100mm
• Side or rear of tanker: Panel indicating ‘Registered Recycled Water Carrier' and an Ipswich Water logo, "Not for Human Consumption", and pictographs indicating ‘Do Not Drink' and ‘Avoid Contact'.

Compliant signage is available from Ipswich Water.

How do I arrange for a tanker inspection?

The water carrier shall make arrangements for inspection of the tanker prior to its first drawing of recycled water to confirm that it complies with the requirements described in the approval terms and conditions.

Tanker inspections and registration can be arranged by appointment with Mr Bruce Penman of Ipswich Water.

Tankered Recycled Water Induction Sessions

Tankered Supply Induction Sessions are compulsory for all recycled water tanker drivers and are conducted by Ipswich Water or its accredited supplier (Civil Construction Training Services).

Currently, sessions are being held in accordance with the following schedule:

* Please note it is essential you call and book your session as places are limited and venues may change. 

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