WATER SAVING SCHEME EXTENDED STATEWIDE
Published Wednesday, 01 November, 2006 at 11:40 AM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
All Queenslanders will be able to take advantage of the State Government’s Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme from tomorrow (November 2), Premier Peter Beattie announced today.
Since 1 July this year, the Government has offered rebates on rainwater tanks, water-efficient clothes washing machines, showerheads, dual-flush toilets, greywater devices, pool covers and rollers to residents in 22 local council areas in the State’s south-east.
During the recent State election campaign the Premier committed to extending the Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme statewide.
“The Government is committed to helping Queenslanders save water and save money,” Mr Beattie said.
“The Government recognises the drought has impacted on large parts of the State and we also recognise that people across the State need to be encouraged to save water.”
The Government has committed $20 Million over two years to the extension.
Rebates will be available on the purchase of rainwater tanks and other water-saving devices from 16 August - the date the election commitment was announced.
Residents with proof of purchase on that date or later will be eligible to apply for a rebate.
Mr Beattie said there had been a strong response from the public to the Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme
“Within the first three months, the Government received more than 32,000 applications and they continue to pour in,” he said.
Residents are urged to contact the Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme hotline on 1800 243 585.
1 November, 2006
Media contact: (07) 3224 4500
Since 1 July this year, the Government has offered rebates on rainwater tanks, water-efficient clothes washing machines, showerheads, dual-flush toilets, greywater devices, pool covers and rollers to residents in 22 local council areas in the State’s south-east.
During the recent State election campaign the Premier committed to extending the Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme statewide.
“The Government is committed to helping Queenslanders save water and save money,” Mr Beattie said.
“The Government recognises the drought has impacted on large parts of the State and we also recognise that people across the State need to be encouraged to save water.”
The Government has committed $20 Million over two years to the extension.
Rebates will be available on the purchase of rainwater tanks and other water-saving devices from 16 August - the date the election commitment was announced.
Residents with proof of purchase on that date or later will be eligible to apply for a rebate.
Mr Beattie said there had been a strong response from the public to the Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme
“Within the first three months, the Government received more than 32,000 applications and they continue to pour in,” he said.
Residents are urged to contact the Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme hotline on 1800 243 585.
1 November, 2006
Media contact: (07) 3224 4500