Central Hawke's Bay District Council (CHBDC) does NOT allow water to be taken from water hydrants except for fire fighting purposes or by special arrangement.

Taking water from CHBDC supply other than at points authorised by permit is considered to be a breach of the Central Hawke's Bay District Council's Water Supply Bylaw. Failure to comply with the Bylaw commits an offence and is liable to a fine of up to $20,000.00.

CHBDC has two standpipes available for customers who wish to extract water for use on development sites, road and contract works, landscaping and whenever access to water is limited. These standpipes are located on Racecourse Road, Waipukurau and Waverley St, Waipawa.

The cages to these standpipes are locked and access is on application by permit only. The terms and conditions of using these standpipes are included in CHBDC's permit application. If you require access to the standpipes, please complete either the Access to Tankered Water online Permit form or download, complete and return the CHBDC Tankered Water printable permit here. 

Tankered water cost per cubic meter is $6.20 including GST

For any further information about access to standpipes please email Themba Ncomanzi, Utilities Officer Central Hawke's Bay District Council or telephone +64 6 857 8060