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National Funding Incentives, Grants, Rebaits and Subsidies

The National Rainwater and Grey water Initiative offers household rebates of up to $500 for new rainwater tanks or grey water systems purchased after 30 January 2009.

Check your eligibility for the National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative rebates of up to $500.

Subject to the eligibility criteria below, rebates are available for either:

• The purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank which is connected for internal reuse of the water for toilet and/or laundry use (‘plumbed in’);

• The purchase and installation of a permanent grey water treatment system.

Applicant and Dwelling Eligibility

To be eligible to obtain a rebate:

• the applicant must: – be the owner of the dwelling where the rainwater tank or grey water system has been installed; – be the purchaser of the rainwater tank or grey water system; and– submit the completed application form and a copy of the proof of purchase (i.e. a receipt) within six (6) months of the date of purchase of the rainwater tank or grey water system.

• the dwelling where the rainwater tank or grey water system has been installed must:– be an existing dwelling (not under construction);– not have had a rebate claimed through this program before;– be a principal place of residence that is not owned by a government authority; and– be connected to mains water supply.

• the rainwater tank or grey water system must:– be installed by a licensed plumber; – be brand new (i.e. not second hand) and purchased after 30 January 2009;– be plumbed in;– meet relevant standards and government requirements such as local building restrictions and regulations; and– be fully operational.

Further information can be obtained from www.environment.gov.au/water or by calling 1800 808 571.

The following rebates are available:

Rainwater tank(s) capacity* — must be plumbed in for indoor water use by a licensed plumber

Rebate Amount

• 2,000 litres – 3,999 litres $400
• 4,000 litres or larger $500
• Permanent grey water treatment system $500

* The minimum capacity may be reached by installing two or more smaller tanks

Grey water system — must be installed by a licensed plumber.

Information provided by, The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts www.environment.gov.au.