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Rainwater Tank Rebates QLD
 
QLD Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme
QLD Govt

The Queensland State Government has announced the Home WaterWise  Rebate Scheme that provides rebates South-East Queensland residents for the following products from 1 July 2006:

• $1000 for rainwater tanks, pumps and diverters and installation - click here for details
• Up to $200 to install an above-ground greywater system, and $500 to purchase and install a below-ground greywater system
• $200 for a new 4 star (or better) water rated washing machine (one washing machine per household)
• $150 per suite for new dual-flush toilet suites, including installation, which will replace existing single flush toilets (for a maximum of 2 toilets suites)
• 50% of purchase price up to $30 per showerhead for new 3 star (or better) showerheads (for a maximum of 3 showerheads)
• $200 for pool covers, including rollers (minimum size is 25 square metres)

For further information visit the Home WaterWise website or call the Water Hotline on 1800 243 585. For other tips on saving water in your home visit the EPA WaterWise toolbox.

Installation requirements - to qualify for rebates

All installations must include the following to comply with various requirements of the QLD Development Code (Part 25), which requires suitable measures to:

1. Prevent contaminants entering the tank. eg. screened downpipe rainhead such as a Leaf Eater® on each downpipe.

2. Prevent mosquito breeding. eg. Mozzie Stoppa® insect proof screens or flap valves on every tank opening.

3. Provide reticulated water (wehere available) as a backup supply where tank connection to toilets or laundry. eg. Tank 'top-up' systems
Local Council Rebates & Requirements


Click here for information about how rainwater tanks deliver more sustainable living and details of requirements of local councils.

Click here to find a link to your Local Council in Queensland
Brisbane City Council

An additional rebate of up to $850 is available for the installation of rainwater tanks. For more info, search for "rainwater tanks" on the BCC website.

Important documents:
1. Rebate Application Forms
2. Rainwater Tank Registration Form
3. Plumbing Works Application Forms - Application for Compliance Assessment (1); Proposed Plumbing & Drainage & On-Site Sewerage Work (2)
Gold Coast City Council

Rebates are available when you install a rainwater collection system to an existing home under the QLD State Government Program. Click here for more information.

Rainwater tanks are now mandatory on new homes in the Gold Coast area. Click here for more information.

The Gold Coast City Council have developed Rainwater Tank Installation guidelines which provide details of their installation requirements. Click here to download.
Toowoomba City Council

Additional rebates of up to $500 are available for the installation of rainwater systems to existing homes. Click here for more information.

The installation of rainwater tanks is now mandatory for all new residential buildings and all freestanding non-residential buildings. Click here to download details of Council's requirements.
Pine Rivers Shire Council

In addition to the QLD State program, rebates of up to $500 are available for tank installation in Pine Rivers Shire. Click here for more information, or download a Fact Sheet.

Download Council's tank installation guidelines to ensure you meet all requirements to qualify for the rebate.
   
 
Other Queensland Councils


Click here to find a link to your Local Council in Queensland
 
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