National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative
As part of the $12.9 billion national water plan, Water for the Future, the Government is delivering the $250 million National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative to help people use water wisely in their everyday lives.
The Australian Government is providing:
- Grants to surf life saving clubs of up to $10,000 to install a rainwater tank or undertake a larger water saving project
- Rebates of up to $500 for households to install rainwater tanks or greywater systems
Grants for surf life saving clubs to save water
The Minister for Climate Change and Water announced on the 1st of October that the Australian Government will make available grants of up to $10,000 to surf life saving clubs to install water saving and efficiency devices on club premises.
Announcing the surf life saving component of the $250 million National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative at Ocean Grove surf life saving club in Victoria, the Minister for Climate Change and Water said the program delivers on an election commitment to support water efficiency in Australia's surf life saving clubs.
Activities eligible for funding include installation of new rainwater tanks connected to club premises so that they can be used for toilet flushing and/or laundry use. Clubs can claim funding for plumbing, guttering, down pipes and other materials provided these are for the new tank.
Funding will also be considered for other water efficient or water saving devices such as taps, toilets, urinals and showers. Showers and urinals must have a three star rating under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme and toilets and taps must have a four star rating.
To apply for a grant, clubs should contact:
Surf Life Saving Australia
Phone: 02 9300 4000
Email: watersavings@slsa.asn.au
Facsimile: 02 9130 8312
For more information, including program guidelines and the application form, visit Surf Life Saving Australia's website: www.slsa.com.au .
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