Bulk Water Supply & Village Bores

Council provides a range of water access points across the Shire to support residents, businesses and rural operations. These include potable (drinking) water dispensing units and non-potable village bores for firefighting and stock use.

Potable Bulk Water (Safe for Drinking)

Tenterfield Bulk Water Dispensing Unit

Location: Melaleuca Court, Industrial Estate, Tenterfield
Cost: $7.80 per kilolitre
Water Type: Potable (safe for drinking)

Urbenville Bulk Water Dispensing Unit

Location: Tooloom Street, Urbenville
Cost: $7.80 per kilolitre
Water Type: Potable (safe for drinking)

Tenterfield Town & Village Bores (Non-Potable – Stock Use Only)

Council has delivered village bore infrastructure across several communities to strengthen water security and support essential needs during dry periods for firefighting and livestock purposes.

Cost: $3.85 per kilolitre

Important: Bore water is non-potable and not suitable for household use. It is available for stock purposes only.

Locations

• Drake: Drake Sports Oval / cricket oval behind Drake Hotel
• Liston: Acacia Street
• Legume: Corner of Acacia Avenue and Mount Lindsay Road
• Torrington: Sherratt Road
• Apex Park: located in Apex Park which is accessed off the New England Highway on the southern approaches to Tenterfield.

To consider when accessing this water:

• Access is only available by vehicles 4.5 tonne GVM and under (no trucks) for 1,000 litre pods only
• Persons will need to provide own hose and tap fitting of 1” internal diameter

These facilities provide practical, accessible water options across the Shire, supporting community resilience during periods of increased demand and dry conditions.