Rain Water Tank Subsidies

Council offers a subsidy for Rainwater Tanks which applies to tanks purchased after 25 July 2007.

 

Tank size	Tank subsidy	Connection to toilet(s)	Connection to washing machine(s)	Maximum total subsidy
2,000 – 3,999 Litres	$300	$200	$200	$700.00*
4,000 – 9,999 Litres	$400	$200	$200	$800.00*
10,000 or greater	$600	$200	$200	$1000.00*
Connection for existing tank		$200	$200	$400.00*

 

* Plus an additional $110 where a DA is required.

 

* Plus an additional $165 where a Section 68 Application is required.

 

Regulations

Development Application is to be lodged if a rainwater tank exceeds 10,000 litres. A Section 68 application form is to be lodged if tank is internally plumbed. Before installing tank contact Council’s Environmental Section on 6285 6266 for the requirements of installing a tank.

 

Eligibility

A rebate will be offered provided the following conditions are met:

• Rebates only apply to premises connected to the Queanbeyan City Council water supply.
• The total rebate from Council's scheme cannot exceed the total cost of the tank and installation.
• That an inspections has been carried out by Council.
• Internal connections to the laundry and/or toilet must be by a licenced plumber in accordance with AS 3500.
• There must be no indirect connection for “topping up” from the reticulated water supply but must be separated from the water in the rainwater tank by a visible air gap external to the tank.
• All backflow prevention devices must comply with AS/NZS 2845.1.
• Rainwater tanks installed to comply with BASIX for new homes, major renovations or pool installation are not eligible for a rebate
• Council only offers one subsidy per household.