How much does it cost to install a rainwater tank?

The broad answer to this question is; a poly rainwater tank will likely set you back anywhere between $1000 and $8000** for water storage from 1000L to 50,000L, and a steel rainwater tank will set you back somewhere between $4750 and $23,750** for water storage from 10,000L to 280,000L.

Is a rainwater tank worth it?

Rainwater tanks are a great way to ensure your own water supply, helping to avoid any water restrictions, or any issues for rural families with limited access to mains water. Rainwater tanks also help keep storm water run off off of roads and paths, helping to protect against storm damage and taking pressure off of soakwells and stormwater drains.

What is a good size rainwater tank?

Generally, rainwater tanks can be classed as: Small - less than 2,000L, Medium - between 2,000L and 10,000L, Large greater than 10,000L. Many people purchasing a rainwater tank may have no access to mains water, or be looking to reduce their reliance on it, so it is important to ensure you have more than enough rainwater harvesting ability, and a large enough water tank for your needs. Water tanks in the 100 000L range are the size most often recommended for domestic household supply in areas near most of Australia's capital cities, and typically enough water to suit three people's domestic usage.

Can you drink water from a rain water tank?

Is the water safe to drink? Generally yes. A properly maintained rainwater tank can provide good quality drinking water. Providing the rainwater is clear, has little taste or smell and is from a well maintained water catchment system it is probably safe and unlikely to cause any illness for most users.

Do rainwater tanks save money?

Enormous water tanks may appear to be costly to introduce, yet they keep going for quite a while. All the water you gather once introduced is likewise allowed to utilize – so you can set aside cash in the long haul. Each time the cost of your mains water supplies go up, you will save considerably more with a water framework.

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Contents

Perth Water Tanks

Water Tanks to Suit Every Need

Bushfire Protection in the Australian Summer

An Ongoing Battle with the Elements

The Pioneer Water Tanks Difference

Perth Local Knowledge

Perth Water Tanks

Pioneer Water Tank owners in Perth rest easy in the knowledge they have the support of Australia's number one big tank manufacturer. For over thirty years, Pioneer Water Tanks have been a premier Perth water tank manufacturer and distributor (not to be confused with Pioneer Water Tanks in Perth, Western Australia).

Tasmania is often seen from the outside as a rainy green sanctuary all over, however, locals know better, and have their water supply requirements in mind.

Perth is a town in the Australian state of Tasmania. It lies 20 km south of Launceston, on the Midland Highway. It is the first major town out of Launceston on the route to Hobart, and also serves as a major junction for people bypassing Launceston on the route from Hobart to the northwest of the state.

Water Tanks to Suit Every Need

Water Tank Sizes

With rural and domestic tanks between 12kl and 500kl, alongside industrial and commercial tanks up to a whopping 3 million or more litres, Pioneer Water Tanks offers a large range of water tank sizes.

No matter what project you are about to commence, Pioneer Water Tanks will have a water tank that's right of you in size and in quality.

The Litres/Gallons stated above are gross capacities. Actual useable volume will vary depending on the size and position of inlets and outlets

Water Tank Colours

Every Pioneer Water Tank assembled in Australia is made from Australian made and sourced BlueScope Steel, and manufactured in the Australian Pioneer Water Tanks facility. Pioneer Water Tanks are available in either a basic Zincalume ® finish, or in the full range of Colorbond ® colours seen below.

Standard COLORBOND® Colour Range

Non-Standard COLORBOND® Colour Range

Bushfire Protection in the Australian Summer

Bushfire preparation

Whilst a lot of Tasmania appears verdant and green, much like other parts of the country, many regions in Tasmania are afflicted by green drought, which leaves much of the plant life susceptible to wildfires in the hot summer months.

It is crucial in any rural setting to ensure that you are doing the most you can to protect yourself from bushfire. You can do this by making sure that you have a bushfire action plan, as well as adequate water storage for fire fighting purposes.

In order to ensure your water tank can be used for the purposes of both household or property water storage, and fire protection, Pioneer Water Tanks offers the option of a fire reserve.

Outperforming all comers in bushfire conditions

A Pioneer Water Tank performed better than the competition in bushfire simulation when testing was done by the Bushfire and National Hazards CRC in partnership with the CSIRO.

Importantly, in contrast to the other tanks - which either melted or split - the Pioneer Water Tank continued to hold water even after a fire front, which could prove crucial to firefighting efforts.

If your water tank has been exposed to fire, it is essential to ensure that you get your water tested as soon as possible to make sure that it is safe for food preparation or drinking. The water would, however, still be suited for purposes such as watering gardens or lawns.

An Ongoing Battle with the Elements

The Perth climate

Perth lies in an oceanic, temperate climate region, with four distinct seasons. The summers are warm, sunny and pleasant, and the three winter months are traditionally the wettest.

Perth was established in 1821 by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. He was staying nearby with the pastoralist David Gibson and named it after Gibson's hometown of Perth, Scotland, and thanks to its favourable conditions, farms began to spring up around the town.

Rainwater run-off and flooding

In areas across Australia, especially rural and regional areas effected by drought, rainfall is usually a very welcome sight, and Tasmania is no outlier in this fact.

However; storms causing heavy rainfall in a short time period can trigger storm water runoff, especially in areas with roads and footpaths preventing the water from soaking into the soil.

If Perth received 100mm of rain in a 24 hour downpour, it would require just 100 homes to have water tanks to keep 2 million litres of water from entering stormwater systems and contributing to stormwater runoff and flooding damages.

The Pioneer Water Tanks Difference

Aqualiner Fresh® antimicrobial water tank liner

A Pioneer Water Tanks exclusive, the Aqualiner Fresh ® water tank liner is the only antimicrobial water tank liner on the market, proven to prevent the growth of algae and bacteria in your water tank.

The natural antimicrobial properties of silver and Sanitized ® technology are woven into the Aqualiner Fresh ® water tank liner.

This industry leading water tank liner is comprised of five layers that form the strongest, cleanest and most technologically advanced water tank liner on the market.

Pioneer V-Lock® tank wall profile

The Pioneer V-Lock ® tank wall profile has been engineered for durability, and developed with the sole purpose of water storage in mind.

The V-Lock wall profile is designed to put the steel where it is needed most, for the optimal strength and support, as well as protecting the tank liner, not just from external debris, but also against stretching or warping from the tank filling and emptying.

It's an arrangement so good, it won an Australian Design Award for the exceptional strength and internal support, together with its aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Australian made water tanks - Tasmanian local service

Pioneer Water Tanks Dealer Direct Network is comprised of over fifty water tank dealers across the country, meaning we can offer truly local service to all Australians.

Pioneer Water Tanks is proud to work with Statewide Tanks, a qualified tank installer who are able to assist with all your water storage demands.

We ensure that our dealers are of the highest quality, as we know that a water tank is only as good as the person who builds it.

Perth Local Knowledge

Perth fun fact

The town of Perth has remained relatively unchanged since the Georgian era in the early 19th century. Its main street is lined with charming heritage buildings and impressive Georgian houses, and the Baptist Church in the town first opened in 1862. The town has an impressive 33 heritage buildings.

Things to do in Perth

If you're into the supernatural, or just a little bit of modern history, Gibbet Hill, located just outside of Perth, was the site of the last case of gibbetting in a British Colony. Some believe the tree that John McKay was gibbetted on is haunted.