Free and refreshing water is now easily accessible at Red Energy Arena, thanks to our partnership with Coliban Water and the City of Greater Bendigo. 

As part of the Choose Tap initiative, four public drinking fountains have been installed around the arena. 

The fountains are now available for public use – just in time for the Breach Apparel Bendigo Junior Classic, which will bring thousands of basketballers and their families to the region for the Australia Day long weekend. 

“These drinking fountains are a great way to make Red Energy Arena an even better place to visit,” Ben Harvey, Red Energy Arena’s Commercial Partnerships and Community Manager, says. 

“While also providing an important service, they support our aims to boost sustainability at our venue and to be environmentally responsible. 

“We’re really pleased to be joining forces to achieve a great result for the community.” 

Coliban Water’s Executive General Manager Customer and Stakeholder Experience, Lauren McLean, says Coliban Water is pleased to provide the drinking fountains through its Choose Tap program. 

“The Choose Tap program helps us deliver drinking fountains in key public spaces in communities across our service region,” Ms McLean says. 

“We are delighted to collaborate to improve the amenity and sustainability of Red Energy Arena.  “These new fountains will give arena patrons a sustainable option to refill their drink bottles with water, helping them to stay healthy and hydrated while reducing the use of single-use plastics.”