When Yarra Valley Water set out to amplify their Choose Tap campaign, they weren’t looking for just another hydration station — they wanted a crowd magnet, a conversation starter, and a showpiece that could turn heads at community and sponsored events.
Enter the Wallop Water Australia Custom Build Team.
The Challenge
The brief? Find a truly unique vehicle and transform it into a sleek, high-performance mobile hydration station. It needed to deliver Australia’s best-tasting drinking water — chilled and refreshing — whether connected to mains water or operating as a remote solution. And it had to stand out in style.
The Hunt for the Perfect Ride
We scoured the second-hand market for one of the rarest promotional gems in Australia: the Piaggio Ape 50 — the charming Italian “little bee” famous for its three wheels, compact size, and personality-packed design.
Lady Luck was on our side. We found a diamond in the rough, and after a 2,000 km round trip to collect it, the real fun began.
The Build
Over many planning sessions — armed with sketches, concept designs, and more coffee than we’d like to admit — our team got to work. The transformation included:
- Full restoration of the Piaggio Ape 50
- Custom respray to align with Yarra Valley Water’s branding
- Reupholstery for comfort and style
- Full rebrand to proudly showcase the Choose Tap message
- Integration of chilled water systems for both mains and remote operation
Every element was designed not only to function flawlessly but to wow the crowd.
The Result
The finished build is nothing short of spectacular:
A sleek, eye-catching hydration station that has impressed YVW clients, delighted event patrons, and turned heads at every outing.
From its charming Italian heritage to its cutting-edge water delivery system, this little bee is now buzzing with purpose — spreading the Choose Tap message in style.
