Regional Water Efficiency Program

A rigorous Regional Water Efficiency Program is the second key element of the overall Regional Water Supply Strategy, and when combined with the infrastructure components of the project, will ensure that the region has a sustainable water supply for the next 50 years.

The Purpose of the Regional Water Efficiency Scheme is to:

• provide a planning framework to effectively co-ordinate water efficiency programs and actions for councils, community and government agencies.
• establish a common ecologically sustainable direction to follow in the region, for providing and managing our water supply.
• manage water efficiently and carefully.
• investigate and reduce reliance on water from rivers, by using emerging technologies for other forms of water harvesting, to benefit river environments.
• make sure the proposed Shannon Creek storage and pipelines designed for the estimated demand for year 2021, when combined with other sources and demand management, will provide a safe and secure supply until at least year 2046.
• Explore better ways to conserve water; to reduce our water needs and future augmentation needs
• Assist regional cooperation between Councils and Government 
• Investigate alternative water sources and new technology to meet the future demands beyond 2021

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WATER EFFICIENCY REBATES

• Rainwater Tank Rebate
• Dual Flush Subsidy and Showerhead Exchange Program