Locally Manufactured Water Tanks for the Northern Rivers

When you purchase a Duraplas poly water tank through The Tank Factory, you are buying through the online sales division of a long-established Northern Rivers manufacturer.

Duraplas manufactures its poly tank range at Alstonville, placing the factory close to Ballina, Byron Bay and the surrounding hinterland. This local connection supports efficient order coordination, established regional delivery routes and experienced assistance from a team that understands the properties and conditions found throughout the Northern Rivers.

Duraplas remains Australian family owned and has manufactured more than 250,000 tanks since 1984. That experience is reflected in a broad range of tanks for compact residential blocks, coastal homes, hinterland acreage, rural properties, farms, nurseries and commercial sites.

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Which Type of Ballina or Byron Bay Property Do You Have?

The right tank often becomes clearer once the property type, available space and intended water use are considered together.

Coastal and Suburban Homes

Properties around Ballina, East Ballina, Lennox Head, Byron Bay, Suffolk Park, Brunswick Heads and other coastal communities often benefit from tanks that make efficient use of limited side or rear access.

Slimline poly water tanks are a popular choice beside homes, garages and sheds. The Duraplas slimline range includes capacities from approximately 450 to 5,000 litres, with different combinations of length, width and height.

A taller upright model can provide useful storage within a shorter wall area, while a lower and longer tank may fit neatly beneath windows or eaves.

Compact round poly tanks can also provide excellent value where the available width allows. For properties where above-ground space is especially valuable, 3,000 and 5,000-litre underground tanks provide another practical option.

Duraplas poly tanks are particularly well suited to coastal environments because the polyethylene tank body is resistant to corrosion. Customers who prefer the appearance of steel can also compare the available Kingspan Aquaplate options and applicable site conditions.

Byron Hinterland and Acreage Properties

Properties around Bangalow, Newrybar, Federal, Clunes, Eureka, Mullumbimby and the broader hinterland often have greater space available and higher overall water demand.

Popular larger Duraplas round tanks include:

• 10,000 litres for substantial household, garden or shed water storage;
• 22,700 litres for acreage, rural homes, farms and higher-demand applications; and
• 34,000 litres where the available site and delivery access suit the larger tank footprint.

The 22,700-litre round tank is one of the most frequently selected larger models in the Duraplas range. It provides substantial storage while offering excellent value per litre.

Where even greater capacity is required, multiple tanks can be installed together. Your plumber can design a suitable balance line, overflow arrangement and pipework layout so the tanks operate as one coordinated storage system.

New Homes, Renovations and Space-Conscious Projects

New builds and renovation projects provide an opportunity to incorporate the tank location, plumbing, pump and access requirements into the design from the beginning.

Depending on the available space, this may include:

• a slimline tank beside the dwelling;
• an underdeck tank beneath a raised structure;
• an underground tank below a suitable yard or driveway area;
• a round tank positioned behind a garage or shed; or
• several connected tanks distributed across the property.

Providing us with the maximum available length, width and height allows our team to narrow the range and identify practical models for further consideration.

Make the Most of Northern Rivers Rainfall

Ballina and Byron Bay both have strong rainwater-harvesting potential.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Ballina Airport station records mean annual rainfall of approximately 1,782 millimetres. The historic Byron Bay climate station records mean annual rainfall of approximately 1,735.7 millimetres.

As a general guide, 1 millimetre of rain falling on 1 square metre of connected roof area represents approximately 1 litre of potential catchment before normal system losses are considered.

A Practical Catchment Example

A home with 150 square metres of connected roof area and annual rainfall of approximately 1,750 millimetres has a theoretical annual catchment of:

150 m² × 1,750 mm = approximately 262,500 litres per year.

The ideal tank capacity will usually be much less than the total annual catchment. The aim is to balance the available roof collection with the amount of water being used between rainfall events.

Stored rainwater can support a wide range of uses, including:

• garden and lawn watering;
• vegetable gardens and orchards;
• toilet flushing and laundry connections;
• swimming-pool top-up;
• car and outdoor-area washing;
• stock and animal water;
• nursery and horticultural use; and
• selected rural and commercial applications.

Regular use creates room in the tank for the next rainfall event. This means a thoughtfully selected and well-used tank can deliver excellent value throughout the year.

Our rainwater catchment calculator can assist with an initial comparison between roof area, rainfall and potential collection.

A Broad Range with Useful Inclusions

The Duraplas range gives Ballina and Byron Bay customers plenty of flexibility when comparing tank size, shape and available space.

Current options include:

• round poly tanks from 360 to 34,000 litres;
• slimline poly tanks from approximately 450 to 5,000 litres;
• underground tanks in 3,000 and 5,000-litre capacities;
• underdeck tanks from approximately 1,000 to 5,000 litres; and
• Kingspan Aquaplate steel tanks in round, slimline, Modline and square designs.

Duraplas rainwater tanks are generally supplied with:

• an inlet strainer basket;
• a 90 mm overflow fitting with mesh protection;
• a WaterMark-approved 25 mm brass outlet; and
• a 25 mm ball valve.

Alternative outlet sizes and additional fittings are available for selected models and applications.

Round and slimline Duraplas rainwater tanks include an applicable 20-year manufacturer’s warranty, comprising 10 years repair or replacement followed by 10 years pro-rata, subject to the published warranty conditions.

Local Delivery Planned Around Your Property

Duraplas poly tank deliveries are regularly scheduled throughout Ballina, Byron Bay and surrounding Northern Rivers areas.

This includes locations such as:

• Ballina, East Ballina and West Ballina;
• Lennox Head and surrounding coastal communities;
• Alstonville and Wollongbar;
• Byron Bay and Suffolk Park;
• Bangalow and Newrybar;
• Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads; and
• selected rural and hinterland properties throughout the region.

Delivery arrangements are matched to the selected tank, delivery address and access available at the property.

The property owner chooses the access made available beyond the property boundary. Our driver then works with that access to identify the safest and most practical unloading point for the vehicle, tank and people assisting.

Helpful access information includes:

• the width of roads, gates and driveways;
• the driveway surface and gradient;
• overhead trees, branches, cables and powerlines;
• turning and reversing space;
• bridges, culverts and cattle grids; and
• the preferred unloading location.

Duraplas delivery vehicles generally require approximately 3 metres of clear width and 5 metres of clear height. Where a truck-and-trailer combination is required, the complete vehicle may measure approximately 19 metres overall.

The number of adult, able-bodied assistants required depends on the selected tank model. The applicable requirement is shown on the product page and in our poly water tank delivery guide.

For installations requiring movement beyond the practical unloading point, the property owner can coordinate additional labour or suitable lifting equipment with a local contractor.

Support from Selection Through to Delivery

Our experienced team can assist with general product selection, tank dimensions, standard fittings, colour choices, freight and delivery requirements.

We can prepare your tank with the selected factory-fitted outlet and overflow positions once the required locations have been confirmed.

Our role covers the manufacture, supply and delivery of new water tanks. Your selected plumber, installer or contractor can then complete the site preparation, plumbing, excavation and final installation to suit the property.

Ballina Shire Council and Byron Shire Council both publish local rainwater-tank information. Property owners can use these resources alongside advice from their plumber or certifier when planning the installation.

Local information: Ballina Shire Council rainwater tanks | Byron Shire Council rainwater tanks

Why Ballina and Byron Bay Customers Choose The Tank Factory

• Duraplas poly tanks are manufactured nearby at Alstonville.
• The Tank Factory is the online sales division of Duraplas Industries.
• Duraplas remains Australian family owned.
• More than 250,000 tanks have been manufactured since 1984.
• Customers can compare a large range of round, slimline, underground, underdeck and steel tanks online.
• Standard fittings are included with Duraplas rainwater tanks.
• Round and slimline Duraplas tanks include an applicable 20-year manufacturer’s warranty.
• Established local delivery routes service Ballina, Byron Bay and surrounding areas.
• Our experienced team can help narrow the range using your site dimensions and intended water use.
• Manufacturer-direct purchasing provides quality products, competitive pricing and ongoing support.

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Our friendly and experienced team looks forward to helping you choose a quality water tank for your Ballina, Byron Bay or Northern Rivers property.

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