Rainwater Tanks for Tamworth, Armidale and Regional NSW

The Tank Factory offers a broad selection of water tanks for homes, farms, rural properties, commercial sites and agricultural applications throughout Tamworth, Armidale and surrounding regional communities.

Available options include round, slimline, underground and underdeck Duraplas poly tanks, together with round, slimline, Modline and square Kingspan Aquaplate steel tanks.

The Tank Factory is the online sales division of Duraplas Industries. Our Australian family-owned parent company manufactures Duraplas poly water tanks in northern NSW, allowing customers to purchase through the manufacturer’s own sales division. We also offer Kingspan Aquaplate steel water tanks under Kingspan’s separate manufacturing, delivery and warranty arrangements.

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Choosing a Water Tank for Your Property

The most suitable tank depends on the available space, roof catchment, intended water use, preferred storage reserve and delivery access.

Before selecting a model, consider:

• the maximum available length, width and height;
• the roof area that can be connected to the tank;
• the intended use and expected demand for the stored water;
• the required outlet, overflow and inlet locations;
• room for pumps, filters, plumbing and future maintenance; and
• the access route available for delivery and unloading.

Tank dimensions are nominal and can vary slightly through the manufacturing process. Allowing suitable clearance around the tank also supports easier plumbing, inspection, airflow and future maintenance.

Round Poly Water Tanks

Round poly water tanks generally provide the greatest storage capacity for the available purchase price. The Duraplas round rainwater tank range extends from compact 360-litre models through to large 34,000-litre tanks.

Popular regional choices include:

• 5,000-litre tanks for gardens, sheds and supplementary household water;
• 10,000-litre tanks for larger residential and rural applications;
• 22,700-litre tanks for substantial household, farm and acreage storage; and
• 34,000-litre tanks where the available space and delivery access suit the larger footprint.

The 22,700-litre Duraplas round tank is one of the most frequently selected larger tanks in the range. Its capacity suits many rural households, farming properties, gardens, nurseries and other higher-demand applications.

Multiple tanks can also be connected to create a larger storage system. The customer’s plumber or relevant project professional can determine the most suitable balance-line size, overflow arrangement and hydraulic layout.

Slimline Poly Water Tanks

Slimline poly water tanks make productive use of narrower spaces beside homes, sheds, garages and commercial buildings.

The Duraplas slimline range extends from approximately 450 to 5,000 litres. Different combinations of length, width and height allow customers to compare several footprints for the same general capacity range.

A taller upright tank may suit a shorter wall area, while a lower and longer model may integrate more effectively beneath windows, eaves or other site features.

Underground and Underdeck Water Tanks

Duraplas underground water tanks provide useful storage while preserving the area above the installation. The Lattice underground range includes 3,000-litre and 5,000-litre models for the applicable under-yard or trafficable installation method.

Underdeck water tanks provide another space-efficient option for suitable raised homes, decks and structures. Available capacities extend from approximately 1,000 to 5,000 litres.

Property owners arrange excavation, lifting equipment, installation and plumbing through their selected qualified contractors. Early coordination between the plumber, excavator and any relevant engineer helps ensure that the tank, access opening, drainage and pipework are incorporated into the project correctly.

Kingspan Aquaplate Steel Water Tanks

Our Kingspan Aquaplate steel water tank range provides additional options in round, slimline, Modline and square configurations.

Round Aquaplate steel tanks extend to approximately 27,000 litres. Slimline, Modline and square formats provide further choices for properties requiring a compact footprint or a particular steel finish.

Kingspan manufactures and delivers the steel tank range under separate freight, delivery and warranty arrangements. A project combining poly and steel tanks will therefore be coordinated as separate product deliveries.

Rainwater Catchment in Tamworth and Armidale

Tamworth and Armidale have distinct local climates, so it is useful to consider each location separately when estimating potential rainwater catchment.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s Tamworth Airport AWS records mean annual rainfall of approximately 659.8 millimetres across its available record commencing in 1993.

The Bureau’s Armidale Airport AWS records mean annual rainfall of approximately 793.3 millimetres across its available record commencing in 1994.

As a general calculation, 1 millimetre of rainfall falling on 1 square metre of connected roof represents approximately 1 litre of potential rainwater catchment before allowing for first-flush diversion, gutter overflow, evaporation, splash and other collection losses.

Tamworth Catchment Example

A Tamworth property with 150 square metres of connected roof area has the following theoretical annual catchment:

150 m² × 659.8 mm = approximately 98,970 litres per year.

Armidale Catchment Example

An Armidale property with the same 150 square metres of connected roof area has the following theoretical annual catchment:

150 m² × 793.3 mm = approximately 118,995 litres per year.

These examples illustrate potential annual collection rather than the tank capacity required. Practical tank selection balances the available catchment against:

• the amount and frequency of water use;
• seasonal rainfall distribution;
• the desired water reserve between rainfall events;
• available installation space; and
• the project budget.

Our rainwater catchment calculator can assist with an initial comparison.

Useful Applications for Stored Rainwater

Depending on the plumbing arrangement, water quality requirements and applicable project conditions, collected rainwater may support:

• garden, lawn and landscape watering;
• vegetable gardens and orchards;
• stock and animal water;
• toilet flushing;
• cold-water laundry connections;
• car, machinery and outdoor-area washing;
• swimming-pool top-up;
• nursery and horticultural applications;
• farm and agricultural uses; and
• selected commercial applications.

Regular water use creates available storage for the next rainfall event. A well-used moderate-capacity tank can therefore provide strong practical value, while larger tanks maintain a greater reserve for rural properties and higher-demand applications.

Tamworth Water-Saving Rebates

Tamworth Regional Council currently publishes a water-saving rebate scheme covering several rainwater tank capacity bands.

The scheme includes categories for tanks connected to toilets or laundries as well as stand-alone rainwater tanks, subject to the Council’s eligibility rules, installation requirements and available funding.

Eligible Tamworth Regional Council customers can review the current capacity bands, rebate amounts and application requirements on the Tamworth Regional Council water rebates page before ordering.

Our broader rainwater tank rebates NSW and QLD page also provides a starting point for checking currently published programs.

Planning and Plumbing Requirements

Many above-ground and underground rainwater tank installations in NSW can qualify as exempt development when the proposal meets all applicable development standards.

Requirements can vary according to the tank capacity, zoning, property location, heritage status, boundary setbacks, height, plumbing connections and whether the installation is above or below ground.

Property owners can review the current criteria through the NSW Planning Portal rainwater tank guidance and confirm any property-specific requirements with their relevant council or certifier.

Licensed plumbers complete regulated plumbing connections, including:

• connections to toilets, laundries and internal fixtures;
• town-water backup systems;
• backflow-prevention arrangements;
• pumps and pressure systems;
• stormwater and overflow connections; and
• multi-tank balance lines and manifolds.

Where an engineer’s hydraulic plans specify tank capacities, detention storage, outlet levels or flow-control fittings, the tank selection and fittings should follow the approved design. Proposed variations are best reviewed and documented by the issuing engineer before tanks are ordered.

Preparing the Tank Site

A Duraplas above-ground poly tank requires a level, stable and uniformly compacted base supporting the complete tank footprint.

Depending on the installation, a suitable base may consist of:

• 75–100 mm of correctly prepared and retained fine crusher dust of approximately 3 mm aggregate size; or
• a suitable level reinforced concrete slab prepared for the tank and site conditions.

The base should extend beyond the full tank footprint. The overflow should be connected and directed away from the tank and supporting base so rainfall and overflow water are managed effectively.

Customers and installers should review the applicable water tank installation guide before preparing the site or commencing installation.

Water Tank Delivery to Tamworth and Armidale

Duraplas poly water tank orders for Tamworth, Armidale and surrounding regional areas are grouped into planned delivery routes. This coordinated approach helps make long-distance regional delivery practical and allows customers to receive a scheduled delivery date once their order has entered the production and delivery program.

Delivery availability, freight and estimated timing depend on:

• the nominated postcode;
• the selected tank model and dimensions;
• other confirmed orders within the regional route;
• road and transport requirements; and
• the access available at the delivery property.

The property owner controls the access available beyond the property boundary. Providing accurate information about the delivery route helps the team plan the most suitable vehicle and unloading arrangement.

Please advise us before ordering about:

• narrow roads, driveways, gates or cattle grids;
• steep, soft, wet or uneven ground;
• low trees, branches, powerlines or structures;
• tight corners or limited turning space;
• bridges, culverts or load restrictions; and
• the proposed unloading location.

Duraplas delivery vehicles generally require approximately 3 metres of clear width and 5 metres of clear height. A truck-and-trailer combination may measure approximately 19 metres in overall length.

On arrival, the driver assesses the safest and most practical unloading point based on the available access, selected tank, vehicle and assistance present.

The number of adult, able-bodied assistants required varies according to the tank model. The applicable requirement is displayed on each product page and in the poly water tank delivery guide.

Where precise final positioning requires additional labour or lifting equipment, the property owner can coordinate this separately with an appropriate local contractor.

Why Purchase Through The Tank Factory?

• The Tank Factory is the online sales division of Duraplas Industries.
• Duraplas remains an Australian family-owned tank manufacturer.
• Duraplas has manufactured tanks in NSW since 1984.
• Customers purchase Duraplas poly tanks through the manufacturer’s own sales division.
• Round and slimline Duraplas rainwater tanks include an applicable 20-year manufacturer’s warranty, subject to the published warranty conditions.
• The Duraplas range includes options for compact residential spaces, large rural properties and commercial applications.
• Kingspan Aquaplate steel tanks provide additional round and compact-format choices.
• Current tank capacities, dimensions, prices, colours and options can be compared online.
• Our experienced team can assist with general product, fitting and delivery information.

Our service covers the manufacture, sale and delivery of new water tanks. Customers coordinate plumbing, excavation, installation and project-specific hydraulic or engineering requirements through their selected qualified professionals.

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Our team looks forward to assisting with your Tamworth, Armidale or regional NSW water tank enquiry.

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