In 2005 Cooma-Monaro Shire Council
applied successfully for an Australian Government Water Fund
Community Water Grant.
The Community Water Grants scheme is a part of the $2 billion
Australian Water Government Fund and will provide $200 million
over five years to community organisations to help them save,
reuse or improve the health of their local water sources.
Facing
a local water crisis, the town of Nimmitabel used their $45,454.55
grant to secure a water supply that will meeting domestic
needs without carting water from the nearby town of Cooma.
By treating and reusing water, installing water tanks to public
buildings and subsidising water efficient toilets and shower
heads, the Nimmitabel community will reduce their water consumption
by 24% and save more than 4.12 million litres of water each
year.
If
your Council has also been a successful recipient of a Community
Water Grant please send in your good news story to share with
other Water Directorate members. If you want more information
on how to register for a Community Water Grant during 2006
Freecall 1800 780 730 or visit www.communitywatergrants.gov.au
