Victoria has a sub-Mediterranean climate, and, like the rest of Australia, has hot, dry summers with frequent and destructive bushfires. The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, which killed 173 lives and burnt over 2000 houses and 430,000 hectares of land, demonstrate that Victoria is one of the world’s most dangerous bushfire-prone places. The tragic events of this day were investigated by the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission, which have proposed several recommendations to protect human life in the event of future bushfires, including regulations pertaining to planning and building i ..read more

Summers in Australia are hot and dry, and the land is semi-arid. As a result, bushfires are more common in rural regions, and rural New South Wales is no exception. This is something that homeowners, especially those in rural locations, should think about while designing and building their homes. Every property in rural bushfire zones must have a suitable water retention system for firefighting reasons. This article looks into the property requirements in bushfire-prone regions in New South Wales. BASIX and NSW Regulatory Requirements When submitting designs for a new house or a home reno ..read more

If you’re considering installing a rainwater tank, you undoubtedly want to utilise it for things like watering your lawn, washing your clothes, cleaning your car, and filling your pool. For cooking and drinking, you might want to have fresh, crisp rainwater on hand. This means you’ll have to connect your rainwater tank to your house and pump it into your home. How do you pick the best water tank pump for your requirements? The majority of water tank manufacturers provide specific kits that incorporate a pressure pump. It’s worth asking them about any such bundles that might save you money over ..read more

If you reside or own a property outside of a city, you may need to carefully manage your water supplies. Rivers and dams bore water, and, most notably, rainfall is example of such sources. The majority of properties in semi-rural areas have a reticulated water supply. Nonetheless, water tanks are clearly something that can help create a sustainable water supply even in urban cities. This article will provide an overview of some requirements for installing rainwater tanks in Australia. Rainwater Tank Systems and the National Construction Code The National Cons ..read more

If you have a concrete or poly water tank, you may be interested to learn that there is a way to maintain the bottom of your tank clean and sludge-free. What exactly is sludge? Sludge is made up of silt, leaves, and other waste that make their way into your tank and settle at the bottom. It decomposes and transforms into a sludge-like material over time. While gutter guards, leaf eaters, tank strainers, water diverters, and other similar devices aid in the filtration of clean water entering your tank, sludge buildup is unavoidable. This buildup can lead to the growth of microorganisms that, if ..read more

Created by the experts at Davey, RainBank and RainBankEVO are the original and market leading household water saving devices in their field. When fitted to your tank, RainBank and RainBankEVO uses the tank water first, directing to your water thirsty appliances such as your toilet, laundry and outdoor applications like irrigation and washing the car. If the tank is low or empty, RainBank and RainBankEVO automatically senses this and switches to use mains water. In the event of a power shortage it has been designed to operate without the pump and revert back when power supply is re-established ..read more

Clark Tanks Support Australian Farmers If you live in the western rural areas of Victoria, NSW or Queensland, then you would be well aware to the importance of having accessible stock water. It can really make or break a person when the Australian weather decides to dry up. Whether you need a reliable water supply for irrigation purposes on farms, cattle stations, life stock or your own domestic use, having access to one is a must. Unlike city folk or people in suburban populations, mains water supply is normally not a luxury that you have in rural Australia. Your way of life and livelihood d ..read more

Often the best source of water is not found on the surface of the land but below ground. Groundwater refers to underground water reservoirs formed from water seeping into the ground from rainwater and surface water sources like rivers and streams. The water collects in porous layers of sands, gravels and rocks called aquifers. Usage Rules and Regulations Groundwater is a finite resource so each state government have rules that govern its use. It is normally required that you have a bore construction licence and a groundwater usage licence especially if not using it for dome ..read more

When searching for the right water tank, an important consideration is the available property space you wish to dedicate to storing water. Clark Tanks offers a range of rainwater tanks to help satisfy property owners no matter your space requirements. This article will look at some options to consider when buying a tank to meet specific space requirements. Location of Your Tank Your first step before looking for a rainwater tank solution, should be to identify appropriate locations. While connecting a downpipe to a storage tank located directly beneath it might be easier, this can al ..read more

To harvest rainwater you need to connect pipework to a downpipe from your roof gutter to your tank that water can flow through. Obviously, your tank will remain empty without pipes that lead rainwater into your tank. These pipework systems come in two forms: 1) “Dry Systems” and 2) “Wet Systems”. This article will explain what a Wet System is, and when it is suitable. You will need to decide, perhaps with your builder or tank installer, which suits your situation best. What is a Wet System?   Wet Systems are pipework that runs underground to your water tank/s which rai ..read more