Bega Valley Shire Council is upgrading nine existing water fill stations to make them more accessible to small-scale, infrequent or one-off customers, by introducing onsite EFTPOS facilities and removing the need to register for the service. The new water fill stations are designed and manufactured by an Australian company, Abberfield Technology. All nine existing water fill stations are expected to be upgraded by the end of January 2027.
Many of the existing water fill stations are reaching the end of their lifespan and have become unreliable in recent years. Instead of replacing them with identical models, Council sees an opportunity to enhance accessibility, by introducing onsite EFTPOS facilities. Investing in these upgrades ensures ongoing water security for all residents, particularly during droughts and bushfires, as well as for non-reticulated water customers, while also helping the Bega Valley maintain its appeal as a popular destination for caravans and recreational vehicles.
The cost of the upgrade is approximately $750,000.00, which will be funded by Council’s Water and Sewer Services.
This project aligns with Bega Valley Shire Council Community Strategic Plan through:
We encourage customers to use the on-site EFTPOS facility. Customers requiring regular, high-volume access can apply for an account either in person at Zingel Place or emailing the application forms to council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au
Yes, you will be able to pay for all water dispensed from a water fill station using onsite EFTPOS facilities. Water carters who are not registered as a food business with BVSC must complete Council’sFood Business Notification Formand deliver it to Council's Administration Centre Zingel Place Bega or email it to council@begavalley.nsw.gov.au for it to be assessed by a Council Environmental Health Officer before using the service.
Yes. Council will issue account cards to each brigade in the Bega Valley Local Government Area before the first station is live. These cards can be tapped on the card reader on the water fill station machine.
In situations like this, you may be eligible to apply for a water fill station account, providing you with an account card that can be easily tapped on the card reader at any of the fill stations across the Bega Valley. Multiple cards can be linked to the same account for a fee of $10 per card and accounts will be billed quarterly. It will take 10 working days to process applications and successful candidates can pick up their account card(s) from Council's Customer Service counter.
As the water fill stations are upgraded over the next two years, regular users will have the flexibility to transition to the new stations at their own pace. Please refer to the timeline below to find out when your local station will be upgraded, as this will help determine when you should return your iButton key sets. Your bond will be refunded once the key sets are returned.
No. If you require a receipt for tax purposes, please apply for awater fill station accountand you will be invoiced quarterly.
Lagoon Street, Bega 2550 View Map
Lagoon Street , Bega 2550
We can now include an indicative program for replacement (subject to change depending on contractor availability and weather).
Proposed project completion