Significant Queensland Government rebates are available to help you buy appliances and other water-saving devices. Some councils, include the Brisbane City Council, also offer generous rebates.

Helping you save

Queensland Government rebates (under the WaterWise scheme) include:

• Up to $1 000 for new rainwater tanks, including installation, pumps, diverters and slab.
• A $200 rebate for a new 4-star (or better) WELS water-rated clothes washing machine.
• A rebate of $150 per suite for new dual-flush toilet suites to replace existing single-flush toilet suites.
• Assistance with 50% of purchase and installation costs, of up to $200 for an aboveground greywater system or $500 towards the purchase and installation of a below-ground greywater system.
• Assistance with 50% of purchase price, up to $30 per showerhead, to replace existing showerheads with new 3-star (or better) WELS water-rated showerheads.
• Up to $200 for a swimming pool cover and/or roller.

Rebates are also available for WaterWise gardening:

• Native or drought resistant plants that last for more than one year.
• Soils for replenishing gardens only.
• Mulches.
• Kits or devices for generating compost and keeping worms.
• Water crystals and soil wetting agents that increase the water retention of soil.

Book a Home WaterWise Service and save 21 000 litres a year. They will convert your taps to low flow, fix 3 minor leaks and replace a showerhead – all for $20. Call 13 PLUG (7584) for more information.

More information:

WaterWise Rebates or call 1800 243 585

For council rebates, check with your council or call 1300 789 906