Do you need gas meter bollards to protect your gas meter from vehicle damage? In Victoria, gas distribution companies require protective bollards when a gas meter sits within one metre of a driveway or vehicle traffic area. SHUG manufactures heavy-duty protection solutions that comply with Victorian gas distributor requirements.
Our gas meter bollards start from just $110 each and are ready to ship. We build them from 90mm diameter steel, measure 1080mm in total length, and finish them in safety yellow powder coat for maximum visibility.
When Are Gas Meter Bollards Required?
In Victoria, the three major gas distributors — Multinet Gas, AusNet Services, and Australian Gas Networks — all require protective bollards when a gas meter sits in a location where a vehicle could damage it. As a result, if your meter sits within one metre of a driveway, parking area, or any vehicular carriageway, you will need compliant bollards installed before the gas company will connect or approve the meter.
This requirement applies to new gas connections, meter relocations, and existing installations where someone has added a driveway or vehicle access point near the meter. In addition, plumbers and gasfitters working on new builds routinely specify gas meter bollards as part of their compliance requirements.
What Does the Multinet Gas Standard Drawing Require?
The Multinet Gas standard drawing MGCS18-1-1 sets out the bollard protection requirements for domestic meter installations. The drawing specifies two bollard sizes — 90mm and 100mm diameter — with detailed footing requirements for each. Here are the key specifications:
Layout requirements — Bollards must sit between the gas service and the vehicular carriageway. The typical layout shows bollards spaced approximately 300mm from the gas service on each side, with a total protected width of approximately 1000mm.
90mm bollard — 300mm below surface, concrete footing 500mm deep and 400mm wide, galvanised pipe with dome cap, painted safety yellow.
100mm bollard — 400mm below surface, concrete footing 500mm deep and 500mm wide, mild steel pipe with dome cap, painted safety yellow as a high impact bollard.
Finish — All protective bollards must carry a safety yellow paint finish to meet the Multinet Gas standard ES-DD-4352. This ensures maximum visibility for drivers approaching the meter location.
SHUG Gas Meter Bollards — Built to Comply
At SHUG, we manufacture gas meter bollards that meet the intent of the Victorian gas distributor requirements. We specifically design our bollards for domestic meter protection, and they offer the following specifications:
Diameter: 90mm — this matches the standard size the Multinet drawing specifies, providing excellent impact resistance in a compact profile.
Total length: 1080mm — this allows for adequate burial depth while still providing strong above-ground visibility and protection.
Finish: Powder coated in safety yellow for compliance with gas distributor visibility requirements.
Construction: Heavy-duty steel with a dome cap, built to withstand vehicle impact and protect your meter and regulator from damage.
Price: Starting from just $110 per bollard — significantly less than many competitors charge for the same level of protection.
How Many Gas Meter Bollards Do You Need?
Most domestic installations require two bollards, one on each side of the meter. In some cases — for example, where the meter sits on a corner or faces traffic from multiple directions — three may be necessary.
Installation starts from $220 + GST for a standard two-bollard setup. Your final cost will depend on your site conditions and the number of bollards you need. Your plumber or gasfitter can confirm the exact number and placement based on your site layout and the gas distributor’s requirements. Furthermore, SHUG can provide advice on placement if you send us photos of your meter location.
Who Needs Gas Meter Bollards?
Protective bollards are a requirement across a range of situations in Victoria. Here are the most common:
New home builds — Builders and plumbers need gas meter bollards in place before the gas distributor will connect the service. This is one of the most common reasons homeowners purchase our bollards.
Driveway additions or modifications — If you have added a new driveway or extended an existing one near your gas meter, bollards may now be necessary where they were not needed before.
Insurance and compliance — Some insurance companies require protective bollards around gas meters as a condition of cover, particularly for commercial properties.
Subdivision and battleaxe blocks — When someone subdivides a property, the new driveway often passes close to an existing gas meter. In addition, compliant bollards are frequently a requirement on battleaxe blocks where the shared driveway runs alongside the front property’s meter.
Why Choose SHUG for Gas Meter Bollards?
SHUG manufactures gas meter bollards right here in Melbourne. When you buy from us, you get Australian-made quality at a competitive price. As a result, plumbers, gasfitters, and homeowners across Victoria trust our products.
We offer fast turnaround and deliver bollards Australia-wide. Whether you need two for a single meter or a bulk order for a housing development, SHUG can supply them quickly and affordably.
Order Your Gas Meter Bollards Today
Protect your gas meter and stay compliant with Victorian gas distributor requirements. SHUG gas meter bollards start from just $110 each.
Contact SHUG today to place your order. Visit us at shug.com.au or give us a call. We are ready to help you protect your meter with reliable, Australian-made bollards.
