Central Coast Water Savings Fund

Under the Central Coast Water Savings Fund $9.7 million is being provided for 82 projects to save more than 1 billion litres of water and $2.4 million in water bills a year.

Central Coast Water Savings Fund

The Central Coast Water Savings Fund was established in partnership with the Gosford/Wyong Councils' Water Authority in 2006 to encourage investment in water savings on the Central Coast.

The aim of the Fund is to stimulate investment in innovative water conservation and recycling technologies and practices, and improve water efficiency across all sectors.

The Fund provides up to $2 million a year for saving water in the Central Coast region.

Under the Central Coast Water Saving Fund $9.7 million is being provided for 82 projects to save more than 1 billion litres of water and $2.4 million in water bills a year.

The following projects are being funded:

Contestable funding projects

Non-contestable funding projects

Eligibility criteria

Activities that are eligible for funding include, but are not limited to:

• water savings measures that will reduce water used in equipment, devices or processes; reduce leaks; or improve operating and maintenance practices
• measures that will reduce potable water consumption through substitution from alternative sources such as rainwater, stormwater or recycled water.

Businesses with Water Management Plans approved by Gosford City or Wyong Shire Councils are encouraged to apply for financial support to implement actions identified in their plans.

How do I apply?

Round 5 of the Central Coast Water Savings Fund closed on Thursday 17 February 2011.

The Round 5 Guide for Applicants sets out details of the Fund, including eligibility and selection criteria, assessment process, how to apply and application form instructions.

Download the Round 5 Guide for Applicants (101027CCWSFr5guide.pdf, 579KB)

Application form

Applications to the Central Coast Water Savings Fund are submitted on an online application form. Applicants are expected to provide detailed information about the savings potential for the each project, including baseline data and predicted savings over 10 years.

Funding agreements

Each successful applicant is required to enster into a Funding Agreement. Applicants are advised to read the sample agreement before submitting an application as variations to the standard clauses will not be considered.  

Read the Sample Funding Agreement (1066CCWSFAgreement.pdf, 983KB).

Funding conditions for allocations of less than $100,000 are detailed in a Letter of Agreement.

Future funding rounds

Applications are called within contestable funding rounds. When funding rounds open, they are advertised in local newspapers. Anyone wishing to be notified when new funding rounds open can subscribe to the Climate Change Fund mailing list by sending their contact details to ccf@environment.nsw.gov.au or by calling the Environment Line on 1300 361 967.

Contact us

For more information or assistance, please email Water and Energy Programs, OEH ccf@environment.nsw.gov.au, or call the Environment Line on 1300 361 967.