There are various funding sources available for water-related projects in Victoria and Australia.
South East Water Funding Assistance
waterMAP customers
South East Water is offering financial assistance as an incentive to assist waterMAP customers to deliver water efficiency initiatives identified within their approved waterMAP. Visit waterMap funding assistance for more details.
All business customers
Fire Sprinkler Program - Existing buildings only, eligible customers must have booster pumps for their fire testing systems, call (03) 9552 3077 to register your interest in the program. Assistance with audits and potential funding to minimise water use, financial support for project delivery is dependent upon findings of the audit.
Smart Water Fund
Melbourne’s water businesses, South East Water, City West Water, Yarra Valley Water and Melbourne Water, together with the Victorian Government have established and jointly operate the Smart Water Fund.
The Fund presents opportunities to create and develop innovative water resource management programs and in particular encourages approaches to recycle water, biosolids and water savings for future urban, and environmental needs. For more information on the Fund visit: www.smartwater.com.au
Sustainability Fund
Aimed at enhancing Victoria’s environmental sustainability, the Sustainability Fund encourages innovation or best practice in resource use.
For more information contact (03) 9655 3222 or email sustainabilityfund@sustainability.vic.gov.au.
Sustainable Melbourne Fund
The Sustainable Melbourne Funds invests in projects to enhance the environmental, community and economic benefits for the people of Melbourne. The Fund provides an option to finance water savings measures and to make repayments through an agreed Payment by Savings Plan.
For further information please direct your enquiry to:
CEO
Sustainable Melbourne Fund
GPO Box 1603
Melbourne Victoria 3001
Tel: 03 9658 8740
Email: info@sustainablemelbournefund.com.au
Victorian Employers' Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Grow Me The Money is a 12 month online program designed to help small to medium sized businesses become more sustainable and save money. Grow Me The Money provides businesses with the tools, resources and support to use less energy and water, create less waste and save money. Adopting sustainable business practices doesn't just mean a healthier planet, it also means a healthier bottom line. For more information visit www.growmethemoney.com.au or call (03) 8662 5480 to learn more.