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Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme

Marrickville Council's Rainwater Tank Rebate Program is now available to all residents and businesses in the local government area, following the experience gained from the trial Rebate Program run in Marrickville South.

Council encourages the installation of rainwater tanks, as capturing and using rainwater helps to protect our waterways and manage precious water resources in our community.

How the Program works

Council's Rebate is in addition to the Sydney Water rebate. It's based on the capacity of the tank(s) installed and how the water is used.

Higher rebates are offered for larger tanks and those with internal plumbing to laundry, toilets and/or hot water*, with a maximum rebate of $2000 per household.

Council Rebate
 

Installation Rate / litre
Tank only 10c
Tank internally plumbed to 1 use - toilet(s) or laundry or hot water* 13c
Tank internally plumbed to 2 uses - toilet(s) and/or laundry and/or hot water* 18c
Tank internally plumbed to 3 uses - toilet(s) and laundry and hot water* 20c

* Plumbing into hot water is not always suitable. Check with your plumber.

How we can help

Council has organised three ways to help you decide what kind of tank you need by providing:

1) A comprehensive information pack;
2) Free technical workshops; and
3) Preferred rainwater tank suppliers.

1) Information pack

Designed to answer all your questions, the Information Pack is a must-read before installing a tank. To receive a pack, please contact Council or download by clicking on the links below.

2) Free Technical workshops

These workshops provide valuable information and are compulsory for anyone applying for the rebate. Bookings are essential.

Next workshops:

  • Date: Saturday 28 November 2009
    Time: 9am - 12pm
    Venue: to be advised on booking
     
  • Date: Saturday 6th February 2010
    Time: 9.30am - 12pm
    Venue: to be advised on booking

For bookings and for details of the next workshops contact Council on 9335 2222

3) Preferred suppliers

Council has organised two rainwater tank suppliers to assist with technical information, provide quotes and install your rainwater tank(s). These suppliers can be contacted to help you assess your needs.

Contact us

To obtain an information pack or book in to a workshop contact Council on:

You can also find information packs for download below.

 

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