The City of West Torrens is currently providing Residential Rainwater Tank and Rain Garden Rebates from 3 August 2023 to 30 June 2024.

They provide an opportunity for local residents to receive a rebate on the cost of a new rainwater tank, with a minimum tank capacity of 1,000 litres or a planter box rain garden. 

Each rebate is limited to one per property.

Rebate 1: Rainwater tank (plumbed or unplumbed)

Successful applicants will receive a rebate based on the following sliding scale:

 *Please note: The capacity may be reached by installing two or more smaller tanks.

Rebate 2: $200 Plumbed in rainwater tank for new developments or extensions

To be eligible, applicants will be required to show all of the following: 

• The new rainwater tank is 2,000 litres or larger.
• 75 per cent of the new dwelling's roof catchment is directed to the plumbed in rainwater tank.
• The new rainwater tank is plumbed into at least two of the following: toilets, water heater, all cold water outlets in the laundry of the home

Applicants who demonstrate the above will be eligible for a $200 rebate from Council, plus the corresponding amount shown in Rebate 1 (for 2,000 litres and above only).

Rebate 3: Planter box rain garden

The available rebate is for 100 per cent to a maximum $500 for the construction of a planter box rain garden for the following:

• planter box
• soil (including gravel)
• native plants as listed within 'Building a lined planter box raingarden'
• piping.

Total funding for the rebates is limited and applications will be processed on a first come first served basis until all funding is exhausted.

To be eligible, participants must be able to meet all of the following criteria. 

• Applicants must meet the rainwater tank capacities shown in Section 1 of this form 'Rebate amount' or materials in line with those shown in the attachment 'Building a lined planter box raingarden'.
• The residential property must be located within the City of West Torrens' local government boundary.
• Applicants must be the property owner.
• Applications for strata title residential properties must include written proof of approval for the installation by the body corporate.
• Non-residential properties including commercial, school, not-for-profit/ charitable organisations or business premises are not eligible.
• Tax invoices for rainwater tanks and materials for planter box rain gardens must show a purchase / installation date on or after 1 July 2017.
• Rainwater tanks must be purchased new (not second hand).
• A maximum of one rebate will be provided per property as outlined in Section 1. Rebate amount.
• Rebates for plumbed rainwater tanks for new developments and extensions will be required to show all of the following: The new rainwater tank is 2,000 litres or larger, 75 per cent of the new dwelling's roof catchment is directed to the plumbed in rainwater tank, The new rainwater tank is plumbed into two of the following: • Toilets • Water heater • Cold water outlets in the laundry of the home. 
• Rebates for planter box rain gardens will only provide a rebate for the costs of the following: planter box, soil (including gravel), native plants, piping,
• Planter box rain gardens are required to be constructed in line with the attachment 'Building a lined planter box rain garden'.
• The rainwater tank / planter box rain garden must be installed i.e. connected to a roof catchment on the property.
• Legible and clear supporting documentation must be provided, including a photo of the installed rainwater tank and planter box rain garden.

• Phone: 8416 6333
• Email: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au