Primary producers in the Goulburn electorate can now make applications through the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate (EWIR) Scheme, after the government opened round two of the program.
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Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the Scheme enabled eligible primary producers to access a 25 per cent rebate, up to $25,000, on new purchases and installation costs of new water infrastructure such as bores, dams and pipes.
"The Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme was immensely popular the first time around and I can't wait to see farmers in the Goulburn electorate region make the most of it to help drought-proof their properties," Mrs Tuckerman said.
"The government and the Commonwealth have each put $15 million on the table, giving primary producers a $30 million pool to apply through.
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"That means more bores, dams and pipes on farms across NSW and our local area so that landholders are better prepared for drought events."
Mrs Tuckerman said those who wished to make an application through the EWIR Scheme should visit the RAA website.
"There's nothing more important than supporting our primary producers to invest in infrastructure that will make them more resilient next time there is a drought," Mrs Tuckerman said.
"Farmers in the region know that the best drought preparation is done in the good times and while they enjoy some of the best conditions in recent memory, now is the time to prepare."
The EWIR scheme is jointly funded by the Federal and NSW Governments, administered by the Rural Assistance Authority.
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