Relocatable wash bays designed for your site’s needs
Our portable wash bay equipment can be transported to your site as a plug-and-play system that's ready to go. We can design and build our relocatable wash bay systems to perfectly suit to your business — from construction sites, mine sites to commercial hire centres.
A specially selected non-slip polyurethane coating is pre-applied to the deck & ramps to improve safety and prevent slipping
Robust construction can carry weight loads of up to 12 Tonne per axle
External water connection ports ensure no leaks between ground modules
Wind loaded rated walls which cater to most environments across Australia
Hot-dip galvanised steel protects the structure from the harsh Australian environment
Watertight construction ensures no leaks and no contamination of surrounding ground area
Our portable wash bay benefits
Need a portable wash area that's up to local authority standards? Cleanawater's portable wash bay equipment will help you meet their strict criteria.
- A robust construction that can withstand up to 12 tonnes per axle
- Strong wind loaded rated walls
- Hot-dip galvanised steel to protect the structure
- Non-slip polyurethane on the decks and ramps
- Water-tight construction to prevent leaks and contamination
Use our calculator to get your portable wash bay estimate
Relocatable wash bays for all vehicle types
At Cleanawater, we make sure you stay ahead of the game. Our custom-designed wash bay systems are tailored to meet your application's needs and site conditions. Our experienced team can update any portable wash bay system for optimal compliance.
About our portable wash bays
Cleanawater supplies portable systems for all wash-down areas. Whether you require an off-the-shelf unit, a temporary wash bay or a custom-designed solution, you'll benefit from our 20 years of wash bay expertise across a wide range of industries.
Efficient portable wash bay design
Portable wash bays are a cost-effective and convenient solution to washing down vehicles, heavy machinery or other equipment. Our self-contained washing stations clean your equipment and ensure wastewater is trapped before it enters the sewer network.
An alternative to traditional car washes and heavy-duty cleaning practices; portable wash bays effectively keep demands on the environment low while still delivering exceptional results.
Why choose a portable wash bay?
With no excavation required, our portable wash bays are ideal for temporary sites – or where site modification is not permitted. They are fully relocatable and so can be quickly decommissioned, moved and re-installed. They're also flexible and adaptable for AQIS wash down or water recycling purposes.
- Authority-compliant – avoid fines and shutdowns
- Off-the-shelf units available in a range of sizes and capacities
- Bespoke units available to fit your exact needs
- Quick and simple to deploy and install
- Fully relocatable and temporary wash bays
Download our portable wash bays brochure for info on specs
Types of portable wash bays
Cleanawater offers two types of portable wash bays: the standard duty portable wash bay 3,250 mm and the heavy & light duty portable wash bay 6,500 mm. Both options come with galvanised steel deck modules, wall sheets, ramps, wall supports gutter grates and trash screens.
We also offer the following features that can be included to suit your needs better:
- Custom portable wash bays
- Unroofed portable wash bays
- Roofed portable wash bays
- Outdoor portable wash bays
- Indoor portable wash bays
- Industrial portable wash bays
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For wash bays, it is crucial to comply with local water authorities, design for current and future needs, and use the right chemicals. Working with a trusted partner can help overcome these challenges.
Customer reviews
I have been a plumber for over thirty years and installed many water treatment systems. CleanaWater systems are by far the best for quality and reliability. They provide excellent customer service, from sales staff right through to expert advice and technical help. Can't thank CleanaWater enough!
Iain Paterson, Multilple Trades and Maintenance
We have seen a fantastic improvement since the OdourPro VapourGard™ system was installed 3 years ago. The system mitigates the heavy odours which are released from the site, which has improved conditions for our staff and almost completely eliminated complaints from local residents and businesses
Glenn Claverie, Select Civil
The whole process was very simple, the sales and technical support was great, when needed contact was made easily for assistance during construction and the finished product works and looks fantastic, all in all working with the CleanaWater team to purchase our new Portable Wash Bay was a trouble free process
Doug Neil, Stihl Sales and Service Centre Coffs Harbour
The purchasing of our oil separator, from obtaining a quote through to delivery, was made extremely easy through CleanaWater, the staff are easy to deal with and make the whole process hassle-free, as well as supplying a quality product. I would highly recommend CleanaWater products in the future.
Bret Sheehan, Surefire Plumbing Services
The VapourGard™ system is a great alternative to the other odour suppression systems out there. The unit is easy to use and maintain, does not need a portable water source to dilute the chemical and has a low chemical usage which cuts down on cost.
Nicholas Bhugon, SITA Australia
Cleanawater have been very helpful in getting the solution ordered and out the door to us as quickly as possible. All this in the midst of supply chain issues globally. It’s nice when things still, just, work!
Tom Filipcic, FUCHS Lubricants (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.
In combination with a wide range of operational controls, we have found that complaints from our neighbours have significantly reduced since the VapourGard was installed.
Rebecca Tempest - Manager, Resource Recovery & Waste Services, Blue Mountains City Council
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my portable wash bay is compliant with local water authority regulations?
If you have any questions about compliance of your existing systems, call Cleanawater on 1800 353 788. We'd be happy to take a look and advise you on what you need to do.
Permanent and portable wash bays will usually require bunding around the perimeter and holding pits. Other features required to prevent waste water from entering stormwater systems include diversions systems and other pre-treatment devices.
How do I best retain solids that accumulate in my portable wash bay?
Portable wash bays can be fitted with silt traps and baffled pits to make the removal of accumulated solids much easier. Wash down environments with high solids can be supported by beach pits and drive-in sumps.
How do I best retain solids that accumulate in my portable wash bay?
Yes, wastewater produced by portable wash bay needs to be pre-treated before it enters local wastewater systems. Discharging without treatment is against the law, and can result in heavy fines for businesses.
First flush diversion systems attached to unroofed, portable wash down bays larger than 20sqm can treat any run-off before it enters stormwater drains.
Can I still install a portable wash down bay if I have no access to sewerage on-site?
There are a range of discharge methods available to businesses without access to sewerage systems, including leach drains, evaporative ponds, and holding tanks.
If your business or site is located in a regional area that relies on septic systems, you should contact your local council for specific advice on how to discharge treated wastewater.
Does portable wash bay equipment change depending on the industry?
Most industries will require very similar portable wash bay systems. However, some businesses may require additional features, such as pH correction.
Call Cleanawater on 1800 353 788 to learn more about what you need for your business.
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