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    Engineered steel water storage tanks manufactured in South Africa for commercial, municipal, mining, fire protection, potable water, rainwater harvesting and industrial applications.

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    Water Storage Tanks

    SBS® Tanks designs and manufactures modular steel water storage tanks in South Africa for commercial, municipal, mining, fire protection, industrial and water conservation applications. Our tanks provide scalable bulk water storage for projects ranging from backup and potable water supply to process water, fire reserve and large-scale infrastructure.

    Manufactured from durable Galvalume® steel panels and supported by experienced engineering and project teams, SBS Tanks can be configured for a wide range of site conditions, storage capacities and operating requirements. Our South African operations support projects across the country, with product ranges including Standard, Cyclonic, Lite, Elevated and engineered tank systems and liner options for potable and other specialised liquid-storage applications.

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    Water Storage Tank Applications

    SBS water storage tanks are used across commercial, municipal, mining, fire protection, industrial and water conservation projects throughout South Africa. Each application has different requirements for storage capacity, site conditions, water quality, hydraulic demand and engineering performance. Explore our application-specific tank systems to find the most suitable approach for your project.

    Commercial Water Storage Tanks

    Reliable commercial water storage tanks for backup supply, water security and operational continuity across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality and other business environments.

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    Water Conservation Water Tanks

    Rainwater harvesting, water conservation and recycling solutions for the industrial, property and housing sectors

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    Mining Water Tanks

    Storage solutions purpose designed and built to withstand harsh conditions

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    Fire Water Tanks for Fixed Fire Protection

    Engineered fire water tanks for fixed fire protection systems, sprinkler reserves and emergency water storage across commercial, industrial and high-risk facilities.

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    Public & Municipal Water Tanks

    Premium tried and tested water storage solutions bringing access to water to remote and drought-stricken communities

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    Our Water Storage Tank Range

    SBS Tanks offers a range of modular steel water storage tanks designed for different capacities, site conditions and operating environments. From cost-effective water storage for everyday applications to engineered tanks for high-wind, elevated and large-capacity projects, each range is designed around a specific performance requirement.

    Explore our Standard, Cyclonic, Lite, Elevated and engineered water tank ranges to compare capacities, design considerations and suitable applications.

    Elevated water tank range

    Elevated SBS® Tanks: Advanced, durable, high-pressure water storage solution.

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    Cyclonic Water Tank Range

    Comprehensive water security solutions engineered for extreme weather.

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    Steel Water Tanks – Standard Water Tank Range

    Engineered modular steel water tanks for large-capacity water and liquid storage across municipal, mining, fire protection, commercial, agricultural and industrial applications. Available from 12,000 litres to 5.2 million litres.

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    Lite Water Tank Range

    High-quality modular Galvalume steel water tanks for agriculture, schools, small businesses, rainwater harvesting, smallholdings and mid-capacity backup water storage. The durable step up from plastic tank farms.

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    Case Studies

    Retail Water Storage Tanks | Moffett Retail Park Project

    Moffett Retail Park Water Storage System
Location: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Challenge: Provide reliable backup water storage for a retail centre located above municipal hydraulic supply levels within a constrained site footprint.
Solution: SBS Tanks delivered 3 interconnected ST08-05 modular steel tanks with engineered ring beams and corrosion-protected components.
Result: A space-efficient, rapidly installed backup water system ensuring uninterrupted retail operations during water supply disruptions.

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    Case Studies

    A New Era For Municipal Reservoirs: Steel Water Storage Tanks

    Kirkwood Water Supply Scheme Reservoir Project

    Location: Kirkwood and Bontrug, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Challenge: The Sundays River Valley Municipality required additional treated water storage to maintain reliable supply to multiple communities during planned canal maintenance shutdowns and improve long-term water security.

    SBS Solution: SBS Tanks supplied and installed two ST31/09 modular steel panel reservoirs with a combined storage capacity of approximately 6 million litres. The project included engineering support, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning and project management in partnership with Ruwacon and Newground Projects.

    Result: The completed reservoirs provide critical backup water storage for Kirkwood, Aqua Park, Bergsig, Moses Mabhida and Msengeni, improving system resilience and ensuring continuity of supply during maintenance periods.

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    Case Studies

    Fire Water Storage Tanks for Manufacturer of Renowned Brands

    SBS Solutions East Africa Limited, a division of SBS Tanks Pty Ltd, recently completed the successful installation of two bulk fire water storage tanks for Kenyan Wine Agencies (KWAL). The two  ST15/05 SBS Tanks, standing at just over six metres tall, have a capacity of 516,000 litres each. Combined, the premium ISO-certified fire suppression water tanks store over 1 million litres.

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    Case Studies

    Backup water for traditional farm living with mod-cons

    Fairview Estates in Ballito required a bulk water storage tank to store the potable (drinking) drawn from a borehole after it had gone through a filtration plant. SBS Tanks installed an ST17/03 from the Standard Tank Range, which provides the estate with 300,000 litres of drinking water storage.

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    Case Studies

    HEALTHCARE FACILITY IN GQEBERHA, NURTURE AURORA HOSPITAL, BENEFITS FROM BACKUP WATER STORAGE TANK SOLUTION

    Aurora wanted to ensure that in the event of municipal water challenges, they were able to continue operations and ensure optimal patient care. After consultation to establish the needs of the centre, SBS Tanks installed an Econo Range back-up water storage tank, with the effective storage capacity of 140,000 to provide backup water storage for the 74-bed rehabilitation facility and nine-bed high care unit.

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    Case Studies

    Bulk water storage tank for Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

    The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality has been experiencing water challenges for
    several years. As part of one of nine initiatives implemented by the municipality, which comprises
    Gqeberha and Kariega (previously known as Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage respectively), a 460,000
    litre bulk water storage tank from SBS® Tanks was installed.

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    Case Studies

    Tank Farm installed to increase bulk potable water storage

    SBS Tanks installed a quick and cost-effective solution to increase bulk potable water storage for the KwaGuqa township, situated west of eMalahleni. The tanks have a combined storage capacity of over 15 million litres and are modular, steel-bolted water storage tanks offering a fast and effective solution for bulk water storage at a community level.

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    Protecting the environment and community at Wuppertal

    SBS was able to install a fire tank and water storage solution at the Wuppertal community in record time while taking into account the environmentally protected status of the Wuppertal community.

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    Case Studies

    Keeping Education Flowing at the University of Zululand

    SBS is in the process of designing and installing a 5Ml water storage and treatment plant at the University of Zululand- to help the university overcome repeat water cuts due to illegal connections.

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    MUNICIPAL Water Tanks: SBS Tanks Partners with eThekwini Municipality

    A successful installation of a 50kl pump station tank and a 1.7Ml bulk water storage system for our first collaboration with the eThekwini municipality!

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    Backup water storage tanks ensure continued business operation

    The SBS Group is situated in the same industrial park as the KZN Distribution Centre for a national food and clothing chain. The distribution centre is responsible for the delivery of dry and frozen food goods to stores within the Durban and KwaZulu-Natal region.

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    Water Security: Innovative solutions for effluent water

    Expansion of a packaging and manufacturing operation in Gauteng, South Africa, necessitated the installation of effluent water tanks. The company required tanks to house the untreated wastewater following the washing of printed ink logos and company details off recycled paper and cardboard, to be used as raw materials in the production of new product. The SBS® team worked with the client’s engineers to design the most effective effluent water storage system for the site.

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    Technical Documents

    • What is the capacity range that SBS Tanks offers?

      Water storage tanks from SBS Tanks are available in a range of over 500 sizes from 12 000 litres to 5.2 million litres in capacity. The tanks can be built making use of vertical space where site footprint is limited, or using horizontal space where height restrictions apply.

    • What can be stored in SBS® tanks and liners?

      SBS tanks are suited for use in the commercial, municipal, domestic, water conservation and rainwater harvesting, fire and beverage sectors.

      Our industrial liners carry an international certification for drinking or potable water and have been used successfully to store saltwater, numerous chemicals, and effluent water.

    • Advantages of SBS® tanks versus traditional concrete reservoirs.

      Quality control: Manufacturing of SBS tank panels is done in a controlled environment in an ISO accredited manufacturing facility, where precision and quality are supervised, tested, and maintained. Reduced external impact on production: Weather and other environmental factors have minimal effect on the production of the tank.

      Quick, cost-effective installation: The installation of an SBS tank take a matter of days, rather than weeks or months, saving time and money.

      Easy and cost-effective site preparation: SBS tanks require a simple reinforced ring beam for installation. This results in a reduced need for heavy machines for earth moving and reduced cost. The need for access roads is also drastically reduced resulting in savings that can be transferred to other aspects of the water supply scheme. No cracks or leaks: Earth tremors from blasting or the use of heavy machinery, especially mining applications, does not result in cracks or leaks due to the flexibility of the liner and design of the tank structure.

      Extended life expectancy: SBS tanks have a 60+ year life expectancy.

      Ease of relocation: SBS liquid storage tanks can be relocated in the event of change of usage demand.

      Versatility: Specialised liners allow for storage of liquids from water to harsh chemicals, leachate, saltwater, and effluent. The wide range of capacities available offers a one-stop bulk liquid storage solution for a variety of applications.

    • What if my site and needs are unique – can you help me?

      SBS has a fully-fledged in-house engineering team and works with specialist independent engineers too. We can design a solution to fit a limited footprint as our tanks comprise modular panels and can be built to use vertical space. We run our projects from start to finish including design and installation and can access remote sites, even those without road access.

    • What is the material guarantee?

      We offer a 12-month workmanship and material guarantee and a 10-year non-leak warranty on the liner.

    • What are the installation lead times on an SBS tank?

      This varies based on the size of the tank and the client specific needs and site location but is always quicker than a concrete reservoir. Smaller tanks can be installed in one day and the megalitre tanks can take in the region of 18 days on site for installation. Site preparation needs to be completed prior to installation. Commissioning can take place as soon as the installation has been completed.

    • Are SBS tanks only available in steel silver?

      No, we have a wide range of colour options for our tanks, applied via a powder coating technique, and making the tanks suitable for any application. Whether you need the tank to stand out, be branded, or recede into the background, we can assist.

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