Ipswich City CouncilFunding and AssistanceThe current water crisis has seen water conservation and water efficiency in our business, industry and community become more important than ever. In today's competitive world, all businesses look to increase their bottom line. Many workplaces can reduce their water consumption an thereby cut operating expenses through reduced water bills and lower energy costs for associated water use (i.e. heating and cooling). Saving water = Business logic. Queensland Water Commission restrictions have placed various obligations on non-residential water users with new ‘business as usual' water efficient practices ensuring a sustainable future. Download our brochure, 'Your Guide to Funding and Assistance - Business, Industry and Community' here. There are several avenues available for financial and technical support to help bring water efficiency to your activities... Business Water Efficiency Program (BWEP)Ipswich City Council and SEQWater. The Business Water Efficiency Program (BWEP) is a $40 million incentive scheme aimed at providing financial and technical support for business and industry to save water. The program is implemented and delivered by Ipswich Water and managed by SEQWater to achieve a minimum saving of 12 megalitres (ML) per day across South East Queensland (SEQ) by April 2008.
BWEP is designed to:
There are two specific types of assistance available. The first provides subsidy funding towards the cost of approved water efficiency projects (up to 50 per cent). The second part of the program offers rebates for fitting of water efficient fixtures such as toilets, taps and showers with a minimum three star WELS rating.
Is my business eligible?
For more information visit SEQ Water or contact us Lifestyle WaterWise grants program for not-for-profit organisationsState Government The Lifestyle WaterWise grants program is a $10 million program to encourage not-for-profit organisations to reduce their consumption of treated drinking water. The Department of Natural Resources and Water (NRW) is administering the program, by providing funds to organisations having met set criteria and passed assessment to retrofit existing facilities with water saving devices Existing facilities including sporting fields, outdoor palying surfaces, swimming pools and toilets and showers associated with outdoor facilities can receive a grant to retrofit items such as:
This program operates under the ‘Water for Gardens, Parks and Sporting Grounds Initiative'. For your organisation's project to be eligible, it must fall under at least one of the following four categories:
For more information visit the Department of Natural Resources and Water or call the Water Hotline on 1800 243 585. ecoBizQueensland Government and the Environmental Protection Agency ecoBiz is the EPA's signature partnership program with Queensland business and industry. ecoBiz can help your business achieve cost savings and take advantage of the profitability of improved environmental performance. The program essentially encourages businesses to take a closer look at the energy, water and materials used to produce goods and services, and develop ways to do more with less. Great for business. Great for the environment. The program can benefit businesses through:
What is available? Rebate assistance ranges from $1,000 to a maximum of $150,000 with the rebate payable after project completion. Businesses who become an ecoBiz Partner are also permitted to use the symbol on communication and promotional material.
How do I find out more? The ecoBiz toolbox is available on the EPA website or on CD from the ecoBiz team. Phone (07) 3225 1999 or email ecobiz@epa.qld.gov.au. Community Water GrantsAustralian Government The Australian Government's Community Water Grants program offers grants to help local community organisations save, recycle or improve the health of their local water resources. Grants are available for projects related to:
Community Water Grants is one of the three national programs in the $2 billion Australian Government Water Fund, and will provide a total of $200 million over five years to help communities play a positive role in managing Australia's water resources. Who can apply? Your group is eligible to apply if it is a:
Individuals and firms may be eligible for Community Water Grants if their proposed activities have a very high public benefit. For more information visit http://www.communitywatergrants.gov.au/ or call 1800 780 730. Home WaterWise Service and Rebate SchemesQueensland Government and Department of Natural Resources and Water The Queensland Government Home WaterWise initiatives are aimed at bringing affordability of water efficiency to Queensland homes. The initiatives include a home plumbing service (the Home WaterWise Service) as well as generous rebates for water efficient devices and drought tolerant plants (the Home WaterWise and Home Garden WaterWise Rebate Schemes). While these initiatives are aimed at residential households, some non-residential premises may also benefit from these funding assistance programs (i.e. guest houses, self-contained units, etc). For more information visit the Home WaterWise Service visit or call 1300 968 728. Fore more information on the State Government rebate schemes, visit the Deparment of Natural Resources and Water or call their Water Hotline on 1800 243 585. Queensland Industry Development Scheme (QIDS)Department of State Development and Trade A scheme designed to provide a vehicle for State Government to work with industry and businesses to maximise economic growth by supporting projects that improve business performance and assist in the transition to a globally competitive business environment. To find out more, including eligibility information, call the Business Hotline on 13 26 50.
Last Updated 16 Oct 2007 |
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