Every water station in your park or open space should make a difference. Some spaces call for a tough, low-maintenance unit that works hard day in, day out. Others need extra refill points, the right height, or a dual-height fountain so everyone can stay happy and hydrated.
That’s where Aquafil Bold and FlexiFountain come in. Choose Aquafil Bold when you need a tough, low-maintenance fountain and refill point for parks, trails, dog parks, coastal areas or remote locations. Go with FlexiFountain when your space needs more refill capacity, a specific height, or a dual-height fountain that works for everyone from kids to adults.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT STATION
| CHOOSE AQUAFIL BOLD IF | CHOOSE AQUAFIL FLEXIFOUNTAIN IF |
| You want one tough, low-maintenance unit | You need more refill capacity with two refill points |
| Your site is coastal, remote or sees heavy wear | You need a specific height (1200mm, 1500mm or 2100mm) |
| You want a single fountain plus one refill point | You want a dual height fountain for mixed-age access |
| You need a simple, single-point solution | You're covering a busy park, sports ground or high-use precinct |
| One artwork panel on the unit | Two sides, so two different custom artworks can be placed |
1. WHERE BOLD SITS IN YOUR PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
Picture a trail head, a coastal path, a dog park gate or a remote reserve that only gets checked every so often. Bold is built for these places. Marine grade 316 stainless steel stands up to sun, rain, salt air and frost. The design is DDA-compliant and wheelchair accessible. You get a protective rubber mouth guard, an anti-bacterial bottle refill point, and options like a dog bowl or UV and anti-graffiti panels to suit your community. Bold is the tough, hard-wearing choice for sites that need to stand strong on their own. Perfect for coastal exposure, remote access or heavy public use.
- 1 drinking fountain + bottle refill outlet
- 316 stainless steel construction
- optional dog bowl and service tap
- optional chiller or water meter
- optional internal plumbing protection
- optional sub micron or 5 micron filter
Aquafil FlexiFountain
2. WHERE FLEXIFOUNTAIN SITS IN YOUR PARKS AND OPEN SPACES
FlexiFountain is designed for busy spots like sports grounds, playgrounds and high-traffic community parks. It features two anti-bacterial bottle refill points, one on each side, filtered water, and a disability-friendly design. Pick from three heights—1200mm, 1500mm or 2100mm—to suit your space. With two sides, you can add two self-draining dog bowls, one on each side, both draining through the unit’s own external drainage.
Want to make sure everyone can use the same station? The dual-height option gives you two fountains at different heights, so kids and adults can both reach easily. And because FlexiFountain is a floor-mount, freestanding unit, you can easily retrofit two side by side to add capacity to a busy site without needing one oversized unit.
- 1 fountain + 2 bottle refill points (dual-height variants pair 2 fountains with 2 refill points)
- optional chiller or water meter
- optional dog bowl and service tap
- optional thermal plumbing insulation
- optional sub micron or 5 micron filter
3. WHEN YOUR COUNCIL MIGHT NEED BOTH
Most councils use more than one type of water station. Bold and FlexiFountain work together across your network, each matched to what every site really needs.
Bold is ideal for trail heads, dog parks and coastal or remote sites where toughness and low maintenance matter most. FlexiFountain is perfect for flagship playgrounds and sports precincts where big crowds need plenty of refill options. Smart planning makes all the difference. Use one product for exposed or hard-to-service sites, another for busy hubs, and your whole network is easier to manage.
4. WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Before you decide, walk the site and see what it actually needs. Look at:
- how much foot traffic the site sees at peak times
- whether vandalism or heavy wear is a known issue there
- whether dogs are a regular part of site use
- the age range of the people using the space
- how much plumbing and drainage access already exists
- whether wheelchair users can approach with ease
- how visually prominent you want the unit to be
- your budget across the wider portfolio, not just this one site
The best water station depends on the site. One standard product won’t suit every space.
Aquafil Bold
5. MAKE IT PART OF YOUR PLACE
Both Bold and FlexiFountain can be customised with your logo, colours and text, all protected by anti-graffiti and UV coating so your design stays looking great outdoors. Bold has one panel on the unit. FlexiFountain has two sides, so you can feature two completely different artworks on the same station, one for each approach, rather than relying on a single design.
Civiq also offers an Aboriginal artwork collection by Wiradjuri artist Luke Penrith, available across the Aquafil range. Central Highlands Water and the City of Ballarat feature Wadawurrung artist Billy-Jay O’Toole’s work on a FlexiFountain, turning an everyday water point into a genuine piece of place. For councils working through a Reconciliation Action Plan, it’s a practical way to bring that commitment to life in a public space people use every day, not just a document on a shelf.
Filed both fixes as standing rules: first person always, no pricing on artwork.
THE REAL DECISION
Bold is your tough, compact choice for parks, trails, coastal paths, dog-friendly spaces and places where low maintenance matters.
FlexiFountain is your go-to for busy public spaces that need more refill points, height options or a dual-height setup.
Not sure which station is right for your site? Book a free Hydration Review. Civiq will review your site and help find the right fit.
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