IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE TO LANDHOLDERS AND CONTRACTORS Water Corporation New Pricing Policy for Council Owned Fixed Standpipes Council resolved at its July meeting to install two (2) solar powered standpipe controllers with the purpose of achieving better cost recovery for water taken from a Council provided facilities and reduce the misuse of water by outside users. The problem with the standpipe usage within the Shire at present, is the misuse of water by outside users such as contractors and non-residents.