| Rainwater Tank & Domestic Appliances Rebate Program
One of Lithgow’s most important water catchment areas is just above your head! During heavy rain storms, hundreds of litres of water can drain off an average roof. By installing a rainwater tank, you can capture and store this precious resource to help ease the strain on our town water, and also save money on your water accounts.
Council is introducing a rainwater tank rebate scheme to help you do this. Council is offering rebates as follows:
Option 1
- Minimum 5000 litre tank – connected to Garden Tap only - $200
Option 2
- Minimum 5000 litre tank – connected to Garden Tap & Toilet and Washing Machine - $800
Terms & Conditions
- The property must be residential in nature and be connected to a reticulated water supply.
- For water efficient Household appliances such as Dishwasher or Washing machine that have a four star WELS rating or AAAAA rating a rebate of $150/appliance/Household.
- Appliance must be newly purchased and a copy of receipt showing vendors telephone number.
- A copy of the receipt for the purchase of appliance/s must be included.
- Claims can only be made once for each appliance/s at property listed on application form.
This is one of the many ways Lithgow City Council is working with the community to create sensible solutions for people and the environment to ensure that clean, fresh drinking water doesn’t become a luxury item.
For a comprehensive guide to rainwater tanks, or full details of the rebate offer and terms and conditions, refer to Council’s guide to rainwater tanks.
Guide to rainwater tanks
Rainwater tank compliance checklist
Household application rebate
Section 68 form if required
NSW Home Saver Rebates
The NSW Home Saver Rebate for washing machines will end as scheduled on 30 June 2010. Water efficient models (4 star or greater) now account for more than 60 per cent of the market, helping households to make significant water savings.
Any washing machines purchased after 30 June 2010 will not be eligible for the $150 rebate. Any applications for washing machines with a 5 star WELS rating purchased between 15 January 2010 and 30 June 2010 must be received by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW (DECCW) no later than 5pm on 30 September 2010.
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