New South Wales
Water Saving Device Rebates
Sydney Water (Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains)
Phone: 13 20 92
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2,000 – 3,999 litres
Rebate: $150
Notes: plus $300 if a toilet and/or washing machine is connected to the rainwater tank
Condition of rebate: a new tank with a capacity of 2,000 litres or more purchased on or after 20 October 2002.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4,000 – 6,999 litres
Rebate: $400
Notes: plus $300 if a toilet and/or washing machine is connected to the rainwater tank.
Condition of rebate: a new tank with a capacity of 2,000 litres or more purchased on or after 20 October 2002.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 7,000 + litres
Rebate: $500
Notes: plus $300 if a toilet and/or washing machine is connected to the rainwater tank
Condition of rebate: a new tank with a capacity of 2,000 litres or more purchased on or after 20 October 2002.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tanks (for Sydney Schools)
Rebate: Up to $2,500
Condition of rebate: a new tank with a capacity of 2,000 litres or more purchased on or after 20 October 2002.
Water Saving Device: Do It Yourself Water Saving Kits
Rebate: Free
Notes: Sydney Water is offering a free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Water Saving Kit to every household in Sydney, Illawarra and the Blue Mountains.
Water Saving Device Service: For a one-off $22 payment a qualified plumber will visit your home to install water saving devices and check for minor leaks
Notes: Normally Costs $180 (Includes Service of a qualified plumber-$80, One 3 star/AAA rating1 water efficient showerhead supplied and installed- $60, Water efficient aerators or flow regulators installed on your existing showerhead or taps- $20, Adjustment of suitable single flush toilets- $10, Repair of minor indoor and outdoor leaks- $10 and a full report detailing the work carried out)
Water Saving Device: Washing Machine
Rebate: $150
Notes: Available to customers who purchase a new washing machine with a water efficiency rating of 4-star1 or AAAAA. The rebate offer commenced on 1 March 2006 and will run until 31 July 2008.
Rocus Water Regional Water Supply (Property currently connected to the twon water supply in the Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Richmond Valley Local government areas)
Phone: (02) 6621 8055
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2,000- 4,499 litres
Rebate: $100
Notes: Tanks purchased on or after 1 July 2005 are eligible for the current rebate.
+ $120 if all toilets connected and + $50 if washing machine connected to Rainwater Tank.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4,500 – 8,999 litres
Rebate: $400
Notes: Tanks purchased on or after 1 July 2005 are eligible for the current rebate.
+ $120 if all toilets connected and + $50 if washing machine connected to Rainwater Tank.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 9,000 or more litres
Rebate: $500
Notes: Tanks purchased on or after 1 July 2005 are eligible for the current rebate.
+ $120 if all toilets connected and + $50 if washing machine connected to Rainwater Tank.
Water Saving Device: Washing Machine
Rebate: $50
Notes: Rebate only on approved front-loading washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Dual Flush Toilet/Cistern
Rebate: $50
Hunter Water (Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens)
Phone: 1300 657
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2000 – 3999 litres
Rebate: $300
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4000 – 6999 litres
Rebate: $550
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 7000 and above litres
Rebate: $650
Water Saving Device: Fully installed REFIT kit for only $39 (for Lower Hunter Residents)
Notes: Reduces your water and energy bills by up to $150 each year. The kit includes a AAA rated showerhead, trigger nozzle for a hose and two compact fluorescent light bulbs. Licensed tradespeople install the kit and conduct an energy and water audit of your home. The retail value of the service and fully installed kit is valued at $120.
Eurobodalla Shire Council (South Coast of NSW)
Phone: 4474 1000
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 2000- 2999 litres
Rebate: $850
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 3000- 3999 litres
Rebate: $900
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 4000- 4999 litres
Rebate: $950
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 5000- 5999 litres
Rebate: $1,000
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 6000- 6999 litres
Rebate: $1,050
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 7000- 7999 litres
Rebate: $1,100
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 8000-8999 litres
Rebate: $1,150
Water Saving Device: New Rainwater Tank: 9000 litres and above
Rebate: $1,200
Water Saving Device: Existing Tank connection internal to internal use within the building
Rebate: $750
Water Saving Device: Water Effective Showerhead
Rebate: Free
Water Saving Device: Washing Machine
Rebate: $150
Notes: On purchase of a 4A or 5A rated front loading washing machine or a 4-star or higher water efficiency rated washing machine. The program will currently run from 1st of February 2005 until 30th June 2007, at which stage it will be reviewed. Rebates will only be paid for machines purchased within the above period.
Gosford/Wyong Councils
Phone: 02 4325 8222
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2,000 – 3,999 litres
Rebate: $150
Notes: An additional $500 applies to tanks with an internal connection by a licensed plumber to supply a toilet and/or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4,000 – 6,999 litres
Rebate: $400
Notes: An additional $500 applies to tanks with an internal connection by a licensed plumber to supply a toilet and/or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 7,000+ litres
Rebate: $500
Notes: An additional $500 applies to tanks with an internal connection by a licensed plumber to supply a toilet and/or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Washing Machine
Rebate: $200
Notes: The washing machine must be water rated four star or five ‘A’ or above and purchased new on or after 24 May 2006 and be for personal use.
Water Saving Device: REFIT Kit from $35 only
Notes: Service for a licensed plumber to install water saving showerhead, tap aerators and other water and energy efficient devices, in your home.
Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Phone: 02 4823 4444
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: Up to 2,000 litres (minimum tank size 1,500 litres)
Rebate: $200
Notes: Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet, washing machine or connected to a booster pump.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: Up to 5,000 litres
Rebate: $350
Notes: Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet, washing machine or connected to a booster pump.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: Up to 10,000 litres (or greater)
Rebate: $500
Notes: Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet, washing machine or connected to a booster pump.
Water Saving Device: 4 star (AAAA) Washing Machine OR 4 star (AAA) showerheads and dual flush toilet
Rebate: $200
Notes: Rebate period – 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2,000- 3,999 litres
Rebate: $150
Notes: Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4,000- 6,999 litres
Rebate: $400
Notes: Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 7,000 + litres
Rebate: $500
Notes: Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet or washing machine.
Shoalhaven City Council
Phone: (02) 4429 3111
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 2,000 – 3,999 litres
Rebate: $150
Notes: Rain water tank rebates may be available (one per property) to customers. Additional Rebate of $150 for all tanks above 2,000 litres to be cross connected by a plumber to supply toilet and/or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 4,000 – 6,999 litres
Rebate: $400
Notes: Rain water tank rebates may be available (one per property) to customers.
Additional Rebate of $150 for all tanks above 2,000 litres to be cross connected by a plumber to supply toilet and/or washing machine.
Water Saving Device: Rainwater Tank: 7,000 + litres
Rebate: $500
Notes: Rain water tank rebates may be available (one per property) to customers.
Additional Rebate of $150 for all tanks above 2,000 litres to be cross connected by a plumber to supply toilet and/or washing machine.
