1. The event must take place in South East Water’s licensed boundary area 
   (Please refer to MAP) 

2. The community benefits from the event
   For example the event:
   a. provides information, knowledge or services to the community; 
   b. provides entertainment, opportunity for social interaction, supports community interests;  or
   c. celebrates public holidays or cultural days of significance

3. The event is between 4 hours and 3 days long with expected numbers of 500 patrons or more 

4. There are promotional opportunities and benefits for South East Water
   These may include:
   a. branding and promotional opportunities e.g. signage, newletter etc.
   b. provision of event space for our community education display 

5. The event is of a non-commercial nature (any revenue raised used is to cover event costs, is diverted to charity or back into the event for future years)

Upon receipt of your request, your application will be assessed and you will be contacted for further information as required.  Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis and in chronological order. You will be notified of the review outcome within one week of your application being received.

Successful applicants need to sign a formal letter of agreement, clearly detailing the needs and expectations of both parties. Decisions regarding the Hydration Station will be made at South East Water’s discretion.

Ineligible opportunities (for in-kind provision of the Hydration  Station)

South East Water will not consider in-kind provision of the Hydration Station for:

• Events that fall outside South East water’s licensed boundary area. (Please refer to MAP)
• Primary/secondary schools that are not accredited Water Learn it! Live it schools..
• Events that only have connections to rainwater tank or bore water. (In this circumstance, events may still be able to apply if they are willing to test the water by an approved laboratory 48 hours prior to the event or connect to a water tanker).
• More than THREE local council community events per year, per council  per Hydration Station (located in South East Water’s area)
• Events that have less than 500 people in attendance
• Events that run more than three days
• Events that run for a duration of less than four hours
• Events which discriminate against any person(s), organisation(s) or group(s)
• Events that conflict with the Water Industry and Government Policy
• Political parties and lobbyist groups
• The organisation has products or services that are harmful to the environment
• Foreign charities
• Events that create environmental hazards
• Events that increase the likelihood of damage occurring to the Hydration Station. These include: raves, outside/indoor dance festivals and dance parties
• Commercially-charged events.

This type of application will be assessed on an individual basis.

Please note the Hydration Station may be available for hire for a fee of $1,000.00 (per event) if your event does not meet the above criteria.