Point Clare sits on the southern shore of Brisbane Water. Salt spray corrodes outdoor hot
water systems, exposed pipework, and fixtures far faster than inland suburbs.
Hot water units outdoor storage tanks
Corroding
Exposed copper & steel external pipe runs
Pitting
Outdoor taps & valves garden & hose connections
Seizing up
Point Clare's hilly terrain means steep driveways and sloping blocks.
Pipe runs are longer, gravity drainage needs careful grading, and retaining walls
complicate access.
Downhill properties
Stormwater pooling
at retaining walls
Elevated positions
Higher water
pressure, faster wear
Long pipe runs
More joints, more
potential leak points
Most of Point Clare was built in the 1960s–70s. Original galvanised steel supply
pipes and clay drainage are now well past their intended lifespan.
Galvanised steel mains original 1960s–70s supply
Corroding
Clay sewer lines original drainage
Cracking
Copper pipes pre-1970s installations
Pinhole leaks
Homes in elevated positions experience higher water pressure from the gravity-fed supply.
This puts extra strain on pipes, valves, and tapware:
Pressure limiting valves needed on many hilltop homes
$150–$350
Leaking taps worn
washers from high pressure
$80–$150
Hot water replacement salt-corroded outdoor units
$800–$2,500
