NSW has a number of options when it comes to rebates for rain water tanks. Its dependent on what area you live in and who your water company is. Below are the details of what each water company offering rebates for rain water tanks.
Sydney Water Customers - Rainwater Tank Rebates Offers customers up to $800 to install a rainwater tank. A special Rainwater Tanks in Schools Rebate Program is also available for schools. This offer ends 31 July 2008.
| ,1000 - 3,999 litres | - $150 tank rebate - plus $300* if a toilet and/or washing machine is connected to the rainwater tank |
| 4,000 - 6,999 litres | - $400 tank rebate - plus $300* if a toilet and/or washing machine is connected to the rainwater tank |
| 7,000 + litres | - $500 tank rebate - plus $300* if a toilet and/or washing machine is connected to the rainwater tank |
Hunter Water Customers - Rainwater Tank Rebates Customers of Hunter water are eligible to apply for a rebate ranging from $300 to $650 depending on the size of the tank being installed. Rebate Details;
Tank Capacity (litres) Rebate ($)
2000 – 3999 ————300
4000 – 6999 ————550
7000 and above——– 650
Gosford Wyong Water- Rainwater Tank Rebates Rebates are available to those customers connected to the town water supply.The value of the rebate depends on the size of your rainwater tank:
• 2,000 – 3,999 litres - $150
• 4,000 – 6,999 litres - $400
• 7,000+ litres - $500
• depending on your connection, an additional rebate of $300 or $500 applies to tanks with an internal connection by a licensed plumber to supply a toilet and/or washing machine.
Rous Water - Rainwater Tank Rebates Rous Water now offers customers three levels of rebates, based in the first instance on the tank volume. For more than one tank, the rebate is based on the total combined volume. Additional rebates are available if rainwater from the tank/s is supplied for flushing toilets and/or to the washing machine.
|
Rebate Level |
Tank Volume (litres) |
Rebate |
|
1 |
2,000 – 4,499 |
$100 |
|
2 |
4,500 – 8,999 |
$400 |
|
3 |
9,000 or more |
$500 |
Goulburn Mulwaree Water - Rainwater Tank Rebate
The following rebate schedule is available for installation of rainwater tanks between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007:
• $200 for a tank up to 2,000 litres (minimum tank size 1,500 litres)
• $350 for a tank up to 5,000 litres
• $500 for a tank up to 10,000 litres (or greater)
• Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet, washing machine or connected to a booster pump.
To be eligible for the rebate, tanks and booster pumps must be purchased from a local supplier.
Orange City Council - Rainwater Tank Rebates
The following rebate schedule is available for installation of rainwater tanks until further notice:
•2000 - 3999 litres $150 tank rebate
• 4000 - 6999 litres $400 tank rebate
• 7000 litres or greater $500 tank rebate
• Additional $150 for a tank plumbed into the toilet or washing machine.
Shoalhaven Water - Rainwater Tank Rebates
Customers may be eligle to receive up to $500 off the cost of a rainwater tank plus an additional rebate if you get a licensed plumber to connect your tank to supply your toilet or washing machine
Total Tank(s) Capacity Rebate
2,000 – 3,999 litres $150 tank rebate
4,000 – 6,999 litres $400 tank rebate
7,000 + litres $500 tank rebate
Rebate: Additional $150 for all tank
capacities above 2,000 litres.
Eurobodalla Water - Rainwater Tank Rebate Program
For Installation of new tanks
Tank Capacity (litres) Rebate
2000 – 2999 $850
3000 – 3999 $900
4000 – 4999 $950
5000 – 5999 $1,000
6000 – 6999 $1,050
7000 – 7999 $1,100
8000 – 8999 $1,150
9000 litres and above $1,200
For connection of existing tank to internal use within the building
Up to $750