Water Smart Australia
Australia's water is a highly variable resource. Managing it sustainably and productively is one of the great challenges facing us as we move into the future.
There are many opportunities to make better use of supplies of water that we have already developed, to employ new technology and infrastructure, improve and refine management practices and to draw on better information.
The Australian Government's Water Smart Australia Program aims to accelerate the development and uptake of smart technologies and practices in water use across Australia.
The $1.6 billion Program has funding over five years until 2010. It is targeted at large-scale projects. As a general guide, the minimum level of funding available through the program for a project is $1 million, and the maximum funding duration is four years. Nonetheless, highly relevant projects that seek less than this level of funding may be considered for assistance.
Water Smart Australia may not be the best program for all water project proposals. Applicants seeking smaller amounts, in particular community groups, are recommended to investigate other Australian Government programs, such as the:
- National Urban Water and Desalination Plan
- National Water Security Plan for Cities and Towns
Water Smart Australia projects
Details of all announced projects are available sorted by:
WSA projects
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