Containerised and induced draft towers
Fill, drift eliminators and nozzles
Casing, motor and drive repairs
Legionella auditing and sampling
Cooling tower repairs, refurbishment and Legionella auditing for industrial and commercial cooling towers in Townsville and North Queensland.
Eureka Water & Filtration refurbishes and repairs containerised and induced draft cooling towers across Queensland, from Townsville, Cairns, Mackay and Mount Isa to Brisbane. We replace fill media, drift eliminators and spray nozzles, repair casings, replace motors and drives, and carry out Legionella auditing and water sampling in line with AS/NZS 3666.
Preparing for a compliance audit?
We carry out Legionella auditing and water sampling in line with AS/NZS 3666 and Queensland public health requirements, with results and records for your compliance file.
Cooling tower repairs and services
Refurbishment and repairs
Mechanical and structural
What we do
Casing repairs, motor and drive replacement, and full rebuilds of containerised and induced draft towers.
Fill, drift eliminators and nozzles
Thermal performance
What we do
New fill media, drift eliminators and spray nozzles to recover thermal performance and cut drift and water loss.
Legionella auditing and sampling
AS/NZS 3666
What we do
Legionella auditing and water sampling, with results recorded for your risk management plan.
Signs your cooling tower needs attention
If you are seeing any of these, it is worth booking an inspection before the tower fails in peak season.
Rising approach temperature
The tower can no longer cool water to its design temperature, so chillers and process equipment work harder.
Scaled, fouled or sagging fill
Deposits and collapsed fill sheets block airflow and cut heat transfer.
Visible drift or mist carry-over
Worn or missing drift eliminators let water escape, wasting water and spreading spray around the site.
Noisy or vibrating fans and drives
Worn bearings, belts, gearboxes or motors, often the first sign of a breakdown.
Leaking casings or basins
Cracked or corroded panels and seals waste water and damage the structure around them.
Rising water and energy use
Poor distribution, blocked nozzles or degraded fill make the tower use more water and fan energy for the same cooling.
Fill media: before and after
Drag the slider to compare scaled, fouled fill with new fill media.
Cooling tower types we work on
Induced draft cooling towers
Fans on top of the tower draw air up through the fill. These are the most common towers on campuses, hospitals, commercial buildings and process plants. We replace fill, drift eliminators and spray nozzles, repair casings, and replace fan motors and drives.
Containerised cooling towers
Portable towers built into a container frame for temporary cooling, hire fleets and remote sites. We carry out full rebuilds, from structure and casing to fans, fill and pipework, and return them ready to deploy.
How a cooling tower job works
Inspection
Structure, fill, drift eliminators, motor, gearbox and water quality assessed, with a findings list.
Scope and quote
Fixed-scope quote covering parts, labour, access and outage time.
Shutdown planning
SWMS, permits, isolation planning and materials staged in Townsville.
Works
Refurbishment and component replacement, then recommissioning and a performance check.
Handover
Tower back in service, with a summary of the work done and any recommendations.
What affects the cost of a cooling tower refurbishment
Every tower is different, so we quote after an inspection. These are the factors that move the price:
Tower size and type
Containerised or induced draft, and the number of cells and fans.
Scope of work
Fill, drift eliminators and nozzles only, or casing repairs and motor and drive replacement as well.
Condition found at inspection
Hidden corrosion or structural damage adds to the job.
Access and cranage
Rooftop and hard-to-reach towers may need cranes, scaffolding or rope access.
Shutdown timing
Work inside a tight outage window, or after hours, takes more planning and labour.
Site requirements
Inductions, permits and isolation on mines and hospitals add set-up time.
Send us your tower details, or book an inspection, and we will give you a fixed-scope quote.
Cooling tower parts we supply
Need parts rather than a full refurbishment? We supply and match replacement components, held in Townsville or ordered in.
Replacement fill sized to your tower and water quality.
To cut drift losses and keep spray on site.
Matched to your distribution system for even water spread.
Motors, belts, pulleys and drive parts.
Recent cooling tower projects
Case study
Campus cooling tower refurbishment, 5 towers
A staged program on a commercial campus, completing the final 2 towers after the first 3 were rebuilt.
5towers
0unplanned downtime
8 containerised towers
Complete rebuild of eight client-owned portable units. Case study
Remote tower rebuild
Design, mechanical upgrades and fill replacement. Case study
Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Brisbane
Cooling tower supplies, auditing and Legionella auditing.
Cooling tower FAQs
What standard applies to cooling tower maintenance in Queensland?
AS/NZS 3666 sets out microbial control for building water systems, including cooling towers, alongside Queensland public health requirements for Legionella risk management. We plan and document our work to meet both. In Queensland, WorkSafe’s guide to Legionella control in cooling water systems sets out how owners should manage the risk.
How often should a cooling tower be inspected?
It depends on the tower, how it is used and the requirements that apply to your site. Most towers are inspected and sampled regularly through the year. We can review your tower and set up an inspection and maintenance schedule with you.
How much does a cooling tower refurbishment cost?
It depends on the tower size and type, what needs replacing, access and cranage, and shutdown timing. We inspect the tower first and then give you a fixed-scope quote.
When should cooling tower fill be replaced?
When it is scaled, fouled, sagging or broken, or when the tower can no longer hold its design approach temperature. An inspection tells you whether cleaning or replacement is the better option.
How long does a cooling tower refurbishment take?
It depends on the tower size and scope. We stage parts in Townsville before the outage so work happens inside your shutdown window. Your quote states the expected outage time.
Do you clean and disinfect cooling towers?
No. We carry out Legionella auditing and water sampling, and refurbish and repair towers. Cleaning and disinfection are usually handled by your water treatment provider.
What types of cooling towers do you work on?
We work on the two most common types of industrial and commercial cooling tower: induced draft towers, where fans pull air up through the tower, and forced draft towers, where fans push air in from below. Both come in counterflow and crossflow designs, and we also work on containerised (packaged) towers. We replace fill media, drift eliminators and spray nozzles, repair casings, and replace motors and drives.
Which areas do you service for cooling towers?
We refurbish and repair cooling towers Australia-wide from our Townsville base, including Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Mount Isa, Cloncurry, the Bowen Basin and Gladstone. We also carry out cooling tower Legionella auditing in Brisbane, and can discuss projects in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Need a cooling tower inspection or shutdown?
Whether you have a shutdown coming, a compliance audit to prepare for, or ageing towers to upgrade, our Townsville team can help.