New rules for pool owners
in BCC.
November 2007
Under Brisbane level 5 water restrictions
from 1st July 2007 pools can only be topped
up with town water during set times and ONLY
if the premise has a rainwater tank or downpipe
diverter installed, as well as three of the
following
• Swimming pool or spa cover
• Water efficient showerheads, kitchen
and bathroom taps
• Water efficient toilets
• Water efficient washing machine
For more information
Contact us or www.qwc.qld.gov.au “
REBATES OF UP TO $2,150
FROM STATE GOVERNMENT AND BCC are now available*
November 2007
YOU ALREADY HAVE A TANK? No need
to worry, rebates of up to $400 are available
to existing tank owners in the BCC area.
To maximise your rebate and reduce
your water usage contact us now to have one
of our trained consultants visit you for an
obligation free assessment. (link to book a
quote)
* Subject to availability, terms
and conditions.
SPECIALISTS IN INTERNAL
CONNECTIONS
November 2007
Approximately 30% of all internal
tank connections in Brisbane completed last
financial year were done by Rain Source Tanks.
Internal connections start from
as little as $230 (BSA lic 1099054)
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL
REBATES FROM 1ST JULY 2007
NOVEMBER 2007
Eligibility for increased residential
rebate requires:
• Internal connection to toilet and/or
washing machine tap by a licensed plumber.
• Must comply to minimum total tank capacity
of 3000lt
• Must be purchased and installed between
1st July 2007 and 30th June 2008
• To existing homes only.
• Must be in BCC area
Read more at Brisbane
City Council Site
ATTENTION Community Groups.
The Federal government has just
opened Round three of the "Community Water
Grants scheme" for up to $50,000 per application.
The grant is open to Schools, sporting clubs
and other community groups. But hurry, applications
must be submitted by 11am on the 4th July 2007.
Rain Source Tanks has a large
amount of experience in these projects. We can
support your application and provide quotations
for Rainwater systems and general water saving
such as duel flush toilets and other plumbing
outlets. Contact our office to book a consultation.
For further details and registration for the
scheme please see: www.australia.gov.au/communitywatergrants
Level 5 Restrictions
Level 5 restrictions for South
East Queensland came into place on April 10
2005. The Queensland Water Commission offers
the following information for residents.
What do the restrictions mean
for residents?
Residents are being asked to make significant
indoor water use savings - such as 4 minute
showers. Specific restrictions include:
Brisbane City Council
Rebates
The current round of rebates end
30 June 2007. Announcements by Brisbane City
Council regarding the 07/08 financial year budget
are expected in June 2007. BCC has committed
to any tank purchase before 30 June 2007 with
three months until 30 Sept 2007 to get the tank
installed and forms lodged.
Note: Rain Source completes installations in
Approx 6 weeks, so there is plenty of time!
