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Rebates and rewards

The Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme expires on June 30th 2011 and is replaced by the Living Victoria Water Rebate Program. Rebates on goods purchased prior to 30 June 2011 as part of the Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme can still be claimed up until 30 September 2011.
 

Living Victoria Water Rebate Program

The Living Victoria Water Rebate Program gives you the chance to save water and money when you purchase eligible water-efficient products between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2013.

You can now obtain a rebate on a 4 star energy washing machine ($150) and a pool cover with a roller or reel ($200). Other eligible products include rainwater tanks connected to a toilet and/or laundry (up to $1000), water efficient showerheads, upgrading to eligible dual flush toilets, garden products and systems for reusing household waste water.

The Government has allocated $40 million over four years to extend the rebates for home and gardens and to small business (20 or less employes). The small business rebates will be a totally new part of the rebates.

Rebates on goods purchased prior to 30 June 2011 as part of the Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme can still be claimed up until 30 September 2011.
 

 

Be rewarded for buying and installing water smart products in your home

Since the launch of the original Water Smart Gardens and Homes Rebate Scheme in January 2003, there has been an overwhelming response from the public wanting to take part and help save water. Over 145,000 rebates have been approved helping Victorians save over 1200 megalitres of drinking water a year.

The government has committed over $AUD10 million to the program to help Victorians save money and conserve future water resources.

Due to the success of the program and the continued need to protect our precious drinking water supplies for now and the future, the Victorian Government is now providing new rebates under the Living Victoria Water Rebate Program.

For more information on how to save water, contact Westernport Water's water conservation officer by email at westport@westernportwater.com.au or telephone 03 5956 4100. Alternatively, visit our Water saving products page for an overview of some of our products.

 

National 2011 savewater! awards

Entries are now open for the national 2011 savewater! awards where individuals and groups are recognised and rewarded for ther water saving achievements.

There are a total of eight categories that participants can be nominated for:

Additionally, there is the Prime Minister's 'Water Wise Award', which is Australia's premier award for recognising water efficiency excellence by commercial and industrial water users.

To nominate a candidate, register online and download the official entry form. Entries close at 5pm (AEST) on Monday 8 August 2011 and the winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Melbourne on Friday 11 November 2011.