Temporary Power Pole & Portaloo Hire
in Ipswich & West
Poles & Holes hires temporary power poles and portaloos across Ipswich, Ripley, Booval, Redbank, Goodna and Springfield — from our Capalaba depot up the Ipswich Motorway. It's a 50–60 minute run, so we schedule Ipswich deliveries in dedicated daily windows to keep turnaround predictable for builders and civil sites. Energex-approved, family-owned since 1960.
Updated May 2026
Portable Toilet Hire & Temporary Power Poles in Ipswich & West
Ipswich and the western corridor are now some of South East Queensland’s busiest residential construction hubs, driven by major land releases in Springfield, Ripley Valley, Redbank Plains, and Walloon. With a constant pipeline of new home builds across master-planned communities, acreage subdivisions, and infill sites, builders need site hire solutions that can adapt to different lot sizes, estate rules, and connection types. From compact urban blocks needing standard temporary power poles to newer estates designed for underground power only, flexible and compliant temporary services are critical to keeping projects moving on schedule.
Serviced daily from a Capalaba depot, most temporary power installations in the Ipswich region can be completed within 48 hours, helping builders avoid costly delays at the start of a job. Builder’s Site Power Poles provide metered temporary electricity for the full duration of the build, with same-day EWR lodgement and AS/NZS 3000 compliant installation. Portable toilets with fortnightly servicing support workplace health and safety compliance, while standalone security camera poles offer a visible theft deterrent on sites that sit unattended after hours. In rapidly growing underground-only estates across Ripley Valley and Springfield, purpose-built underground connection poles meet developer and Energex requirements, including setbacks and approved locations. Whether managing a single home or multiple concurrent projects, builders can streamline operations by using one supplier for temporary power, sanitation, and site security across the entire western growth corridor.
Our Core Products
Everything you need to get your site compliant and operational.
Technical Specifications
Power Poles
Portable Toilets
When to book your hire?
Timing is key for site establishment. Here is the recommended schedule for Ipswich & West builds.
Planning ahead ensures your Ipswich & West construction site meets all compliance requirements before work begins. Here's the recommended order for booking site services.
Book Power
Energex applications take time. Book your pole early to avoid delays.
Book Toilets
Schedule toilet delivery for the day before site cut or trades arrive.
Install Day
We install poles and cameras. Site is now live and secure.
Review Hire
Once permanent power is on, call us to off-hire the temporary pole.
Trusted by the industry
“Excellent service and really helpful in coordinating the delivery and pick up.”
“Great friendly service, Communication was great!”
“I honestly did not expect this toilet to be suited for royalty. It has a light, it has hand soap, it has toilet paper and it smells great.”
“1 call was all it took to go from no power to a pole in an agreed spot with metered power. All happened within the time frame quoted.”
“Awesome company, they delivered further out just for me! The facilities are pristine!”
“Poles and Holes had a temp power pole on our site when our builder went into receivership. The team helped out as much as they could.”
“Perfect service, couldn't recommend a better experience, helped me hitch up the trailer and fix my hitch pin.”
“The team at Poles and Holes has been super-helpful, I was entirely new to the process of getting a temporary power pole installed.”
“Best temporary builders pole installers in Brisbane. Quick, reliable, and always professional.”
“Would highly recommend these guys. They know what they're doing and get the job done right.”
“I have used Poles & Holes a number of times now and they have always been reliable and professional. Highly recommend.”
“When our builder went into liquidation, Poles & Holes helped us through a difficult time. They were understanding and flexible.”
“Always prompt and professional service!”
“Always a pleasure dealing with the team at Poles & Holes. Professional service every time.”
“I had a pole and toilet for my project. Both were installed on time and picked up promptly when I asked. Great service, will use again.”
“Fabulous service from these guys. They have been helping us for years and always deliver on time with no fuss.”
“Having never been through building before, their team made the temporary power process simple to understand. Three thumbs up!”
“Professional and friendly staff. They made the whole process simple from start to finish. 100% would recommend.”
“Hired a toilet for a party. It was delivered clean and on time. Very easy to deal with.”
Why Ipswich & West builders choose us
Not sure which products suit your project? Compare our core hire options side by side to find the right combination for your Ipswich & West build.
| Feature | Poles & Holes | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Package Discounts (Power + Loo) | — | |
| Energex Paperwork Handling | — | |
| Fortnightly Toilet Pump Out | Monthly Only | |
| Western Corridor Coverage | Brisbane Only |
How it works
We've streamlined the hire process for local builders.
Getting started is simple. Our team handles everything from initial consultation to on-site installation, so you can focus on your build.
1. Quote Online
Select your power and toilet needs. We send a package quote within 2 hours.
2. Permit & Prep
We handle the Energex Form 2 paperwork and coordinate delivery access with you.
3. Site Install
Our trucks arrive on site. We install poles, cameras and position the toilet.
4. Service & Pickup
Fortnightly toilet pump-outs included. When you're done, we collect everything.
Servicing All 24+ Ipswich & West Suburbs
We deliver directly to sites across Ipswich & West and surrounding areas. Same-day dispatch is available for most suburbs listed below.
Nearby Service Areas
Building across Ipswich & West's borders? We cover neighbouring regions from the same Capalaba depot.
Location FAQs
Next-business-day delivery is the norm for Ipswich and the western corridor from our Capalaba depot — most Ipswich City Council suburbs sit at the edge of our standard 40 km zone with no distance surcharge, and drive time is around 60–70 minutes. Same-day delivery is occasionally possible if a pole or portaloo is in stock and a crew is free; call (07) 3367 2237 for urgent jobs. Power flow timing for temporary builders poles depends on Energex, not us: we lodge the Electrical Work Request (EWR) the same day we install the pole, Energex typically connects to the grid within 5–10 business days, then your electricity retailer's meter provider attends a few days later to fit the meter — power flows once that meter is in. We cover Ripley, Springfield, Walloon and the wider Ipswich growth corridor as standard.
Yes — Poles and Holes specialises in new estate construction across the Ipswich growth corridor, including Ripley (Providence, Ripley Town Centre), Springfield (Springfield Rise, Brookwater), Walloon, Greater Flagstone and the Yamanto/Redbank Plains corridor. Many of these estates are built with underground power reticulation rather than overhead lines — the temporary builders pole still connects via the green Energex pillar box on site, but the process differs slightly from overhead estates and our team handles the Ipswich-specific paperwork without extra builder admin. We supply temporary builders poles (single-phase, 3-phase, stayed, stayless and underground variants), builder portaloos with fortnightly servicing, and 4G solar security cameras for unattended estate sites. Volume builders can set up an account once and order across multiple Ipswich sites on the same terms — just call (07) 3367 2237.
Yes — Ipswich and western-corridor customers can hire a single product from Poles and Holes (a temporary power pole, a portaloo, or a security camera) without bundling. Many Ipswich builders working across growth estates like Ripley, Springfield and Walloon find the package discount more cost-effective when all three are needed, especially because a single delivery run from Capalaba to Ipswich is more efficient than separate drop-offs on different days. The Builders Portaloo runs $210 base + $140 minimum hire (both inc GST), the temporary power pole runs $600 base + $350 minimum hire (ex GST for B2B), and security camera hire is long-term with an 84-day minimum. Delivery is disclosed separately on quote. Call (07) 3367 2237 with your Ipswich site address for a tailored quote.
Yes — Poles and Holes 4G solar security cameras on Ipswich sites stream private encrypted video over 4G to a secure cloud portal, with a local SD card backup as a failsafe if mobile connectivity drops. Each camera comes with exclusive app access for the site owner: live footage on demand, recorded clips on motion events, and full ownership of recordings. Poles and Holes does not view, monitor, or retain your footage. The cameras run off a 60W solar panel and large-capacity battery, so they're particularly useful for greenfield Ipswich sites in Ripley, Springfield and the Walloon growth corridor where mains power and site Wi-Fi aren't yet connected. IP66-rated for full weatherproofing through the SEQ wet season. Minimum hire is 84 days; book at the same time as your pole to combine delivery.
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