Sustainable Water Management Plan - Nillumbik Shire Council

APPENDIX H
APPENDIX I
State Government goals
Funding opportunities
In June 2004 the Victorian Government announced
its water conservation goals for the whole of
the state. These goals were developed through
an extensive review process of Victoria’s water
consumption habits and future projected population
and non-residential growth trends. These goals will
ensure that Victoria has a sustainable water supply
for future generations and the environment.
They are:
• to reduce per capita drinking water
consumption by 15% by 2010
• to recycle 20% of Melbourne’s ‘waste’ water
by 2010.
Further to the Victorian government target, the water
retailers have set their reduction goal:
• to reduce per capita drinking water
consumption by 20% by 2010.
Nillumbik Shire Council supports the Victorian
Government and water retailer’s water reduction
goals and believes the water saving measures
outlined in Securing Our Water Future Together
will deliver long term water savings across
Melbourne. The Victorian government is currently
reviewing its 15% reduction target, as a 22%
reduction in community water use has already
been achieved throughout Melbourne since 1990
levels. 13 These achievements have been taken into
account when developing Council’s community water
conservation target.
Stormwater and Urban Water
Conservation Fund
Local governments can access up to $250,000
in funding for projects that develop initiatives that
encourage innovative approaches to water demand
management through recycling and stormwater
management.
Smart Water Fund
Local governments can apply for funding to support
innovative water conservation, water recycling and
biosolids management projects.
Water Smart Gardens and Homes
Rebate Program: not-for-profit
Component
Council can access this rebate for water efficient
products and fixtures in all Council owned sporting
clubs, housing and accommodation, preschools and
kindergartens, and churches.
Australian Government Community
Water Grants
Grants of up to $50,000 are available to local
governments, and other community members, for
projects that reduce water use through on-ground
implementation of works.
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Draft Water Supply-Demand Strategy for Melbourne 2006-2055
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