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free water efficient audits to ACT homes. As a result, funds that were previously used to deliver the WaterSmart Homes program will be redirected into other water saving measures for the householder, such as water-efficient gardening and greywater rebate initiatives.
The 2007/08 program has evolved from the 2006/07 program and will deliver 17 separate water efficient initiatives. The budget for delivery of this program is $1.779m including staffing. The 17 initiatives and the dedicated funding are contained in the attached summary of the Think Water Act Water 2007/08 water efficiency program.
Water Efficiency Program
The 2007/08 Water Efficiency program has evolved from the 2006/07 program. The budget for delivery of this program is $1.779m including staffing. The initiatives and the dedicated funding are:
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• Public awareness, communication and evaluation services |
$200,000 |
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• Dual Flush Toilet Rebate – old 6/3 litre toilet |
$2,000 |
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• Dual Flush Toilet Rebate – new 4/3.5 litre toilet |
$150,000 |
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• Dual Flush Toilet Rebate – new 4/3.5 litre – full cost |
$52,000 |
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• Greywater Treatment System Rebate |
$100,000 |
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• Sustainable Schools Indoor Audit Program |
$6,700 |
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• GardenSmart |
$155,460 |
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• Murrumbidgee Country Club Water Efficiency Demonstration Site |
$10,000 |
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• Sustainable Schools Outdoor Audit Program |
$28,000 |
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• Commercial/Government Building Retrofits |
$311,500 |
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• Sustainable Schools Indoor Audit Implementation Program |
$100,000 |
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• Greywater Diverter Hose Giveaway |
$150,000 |
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• Greywater/Rainwater Advice Service |
$75,000 |
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• IrrigationSmart Program Design |
$75,000 |
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• IrrigationSmart Pilot Scheme |
$60,000 |
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• Rainwater Tank Rebate – existing tank internal plumbing |
$6,000 |
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• Rainwater Tank Rebate – new tank plus internal plumbing |
$56,000 |
Housing—supported accommodation assistance services
(Question No 1646)
Dr Foskey asked the Minister for Disability and Community Services, upon notice, on 22 August 2007:
(1) How many Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP) providers have had to reduce their support for clients since the reduction in funding to SAAP services in the 2006-2007 budget;
(2) How many clients are affected by this.
Ms Gallagher: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
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