Arqua Fountain is New and Improved

A designer’s work is never finished, especially in the Street Furniture Australia design studio.

In response to the immense popularity of the Arqua Drinking Fountain, our R&D team has developed a new and improved version for our customers.

Enhanced quality …
Moving away from traditional casting methods, the revised Arqua water bubbler uses the latest in fabrication technology to offer the best in manufacturing quality.

More durable …
The upgraded product now features one of the toughest push button and valve systems in the market. Originally designed for use in prisons, the Arqua push button resists vandalism and wear and tear to offer excellent whole-of-life value and product longevity.

Arqua Fountain is a wheelchair-friendly product. The Arqua range includes the Arqua Refill Pole and Arqua Dog Bubbler (available October 2012).

See the Arqua brochure.

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  • 31 July 2012, by Editor

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