Wood Smoke

Wood Heater Replacement Program

The Queanbeyan City Council in partnership with ActewAGL is offering a wood heater replacement subsidy to replace old wood heaters with a new, main supplied natural gas heating option.  The program will run from June to December 2011 and will aim to reduce the level of air pollution that results from the use of wood heaters in winter

Subsidies include ducted gas installations - $800 or fixed flued gas installation - $600

The following steps must be completed to be eligible for the subsidy:

1.      Obtain an application form from the Queanbeyan City Council's Sustainability and Better Living Section, Level 1, 
         257 Crawford Street or download from the link.

2.      Lodge the completed application form with Council (see application form for lodgement details).  Ensure you allow
         sufficient time to have all necessary work carried out so you can meet the claim deadline of 30 November 2011.

3.      An Environmental Health Officer will arrange a visit to your home to establish your eligibility to take part in the program.
         If your application is approved, the Environmental Health Officer will send you an approval letter and claim form.

4.      Purchase a new mains supplied natural gas heating system and ensure that the retailer fills in and signs Step 2 of
         your claim form.

5.      Arrange installation of your new gas heater and ensure that the installer fills in and sings Step 3 of your claim form.

6.      Arrangements can be made with the Waste Minimisation Officer on 6285 6268 to have your old wood heater removed.

7.      Lodge your completed claim form with Council no later than 30 November 2011 (See claim form for lodgement details.)

For further information contact Joan-Mariee Crouch on 6285 6268