For remote energy, mining and industrial sites across Western Australia, reliable potable water storage is a critical part of keeping operations moving safely and efficiently….
West Coast Poly recently supplied four 14,000L portable water tank systems for use at a liquefied natural gas facility near Wheatstone.
The client required a potable water storage solution that could be securely housed, easily moved, and fitted with the required pumping and filtration equipment. For this type of site, the tank system needed to be more than just a storage vessel. It needed to arrive as a complete, usable unit that could be positioned safely and integrated into the site’s water requirements.
Each 14,000L tank was fitted within a heavy-duty steel platform and external protection frame. The frame included fork pockets, lifting points, and a pump cover to help protect key components during operation and movement around site.
Due to the size of the heavy-duty frame design, an industrial paint finish was selected instead of galvanising. This allowed the client to proceed with the stronger frame specification while still achieving a durable finish.
To support potable water use, each system was fitted with a Davey HP45-05T 240V pressure pump, capable of delivering up to 70 litres per minute. The pump was connected to a Davey KAS10J twin filter housing, supplied with a 20 micron pleated cartridge and a 1 micron poly spun cartridge.
The system also included plumbing from the tank outlet to the pump and filter housing, using flexible hose to allow for a practical connection within the frame.
This configuration gave the client an integrated water storage and delivery system, rather than a standalone tank requiring additional site work after arrival.
Once on site, the fork pockets and lifting points allow the systems to be moved and repositioned as operational requirements change.
This project is a strong example of how portable water tank systems can support WA’s mining, energy and industrial sectors. By combining potable water storage, pressure pumping, filtration, and heavy-duty steel fabrication into one system, the client received a practical solution built around site use, transport requirements, and long-term durability.
For operations working across remote or temporary locations, portable tank systems provide the flexibility to move water storage with the project, while still maintaining the strength and functionality required for demanding industrial environments.
If your site requires portable potable water storage, pump systems, filtration, or heavy-duty framed tanks, West Coast Poly can work with your team to design a solution around your project requirements.
