Ipswich City Council

Water Conservation Rebate Scheme

The Water Conservation Rebate Scheme is an integral part of Ipswich City Council's Water Conservation Initiatives.

The scheme presently offers generous rebates to eligible Ipswich City residents to bring greater water efficiency to their homes.

By being water wise in your home, you help save our precious water and the environment, as well as money on your water and electricity bills.

Who can apply?

The current rebate scheme applies to all residential properties in the Ipswich City Council area held under freehold title.

What rebates are available?

Rebates are available for the purchase of:

rainwater tanks;
water efficient shower roses (WELS 3 star rated or better); and
6/3 dual flush toilets.

Schedule of Rebates

Water Efficient Device/s	Limit	Available Rebate
Rainwater tanks purchased before 8 July 2007 and installed before 1 November 2007
3,000 - 4,999 litre capacity	1*	$500
5,000 litres capacity or greater	1*	$750
Rainwater tanks purchased after 7 July 2007
5,000 litres capacity or greater (permanently plumbed into the house)	1*	$750
$5,000 litres capacity or greater (not permanently plumbed into the house)	1*	$250
Other water efficient devices
6/3 litre dual flush toilet	3	$100 per suite
Shower rose	3	50% of purchase price up to $30

Please note that no rebate applies for rainwater tanks totalling less than 5,000 litres capacity under the 2007-2008 Water Conservation Rebate Scheme.
All rebates apply to the purchase price only. Any other costs associated with the installation of the water conservation device/s or rainwater tank is not covered by the rebate scheme.

* Where multiple tanks are purchased and installed at the same property at the same time, the rebate will be paid based on the combined volume.

When can I make my rebate application?

Rebate applications will only be accepted once the rainwater tank, or water conservation device, has been fully installed on the premises.

In the case of a rainwater tank, it must be located in its final permanent location and connected to a roof via a downpipe.

Please note that rebate claims are paid on a first-in-first-paid basis once the Eligibility Guidelines have been met.

Ipswich Water invites feedback on the Water Conservation Rebate Scheme from all parties to consider future improvements in this scheme and any similar future initiatives provided by Council.

Forms can be delivered to Ipswich Water, or emailed to ipswichwater@ipswich.qld.gov.au

How to Claim a Rebate

Download our new comprehensive Rebate Application Pack 2007-2008 (PDF, 1.2 mb).

You can claim your rebate in these easy steps:

REVIEW	Review the list of eligible products. For more information on the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme and water efficient products, visit http://www.waterrating.gov.au/ or call 1800 803 772.
EXAMINE	Examine the Eligibility Guidelines to ensure you make a valid application, noting applicable purchase dates.
NOTE	Note relevant requirements for the water conservation devices. Certain installations require you to engage a licensed plumber and lodge relevant plumbing, building and/or siting applications. Please ensure that your installation is compliant with all appropriate legislative requirements and guidelines.
INSTALL	Install your water conservation device. Rebate applications will only be accepted once the rainwater tank, or water conservation device, has been fully installed on the premises. In the case of a rainwater tank, it must be located in its final permanent location and connected to a roof via a downpipe.
COMPLETE	Complete the Water Conservation Rebate Application Form (and the Self Assessable Building and Siting Checklist) and relevant declarations.
DELIVER	Deliver your completed Application and original receipts to any Council Customer Service Counter, or post to Ipswich Water at PO Box 191, Ipswich QLD 4305.
PROCESSING TIMES	Please allow approximately 6-8 weeks for processing of your rebate application and payment of your rebate.

Ipswich Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion and at any time to change any or all of the Eligibility Guidelines, or terminate the Water Conservation Rebate Scheme. Applications must be received by Ipswich Water prior to any published termination date for the Water Conservation Rebate Scheme.

Council reserves the right to add or remove water harvesting and water conservation devices throughout the life of the rebate scheme.

Last Updated 16 Oct 2007 |

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