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Installation of Local Intelligence Telemetry Devices

NSW Government

Funding amount$1,000 - $2,000
DeadlineCloses Wed, 30 June 2027
RegionNSW

Overview

Reimbursement for the installation of a telemetry device installed a by a duly qualified person for valid water users in the Murray-Darling Basin area.

Eligibility

Who can apply You must be a landholder in the Murray-Darling Basin. Targeted to water users who have already installed (and validated) a local intelligence device (LID) who have not received other government incentive payments. Targeted to water users who want to use their own duly qualified person (DQP) to install telemetry equipment. Location that are eligible include Albury City, Balranald, Berrigan, Carrathool, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, Edward River, Federation, Greater Hume Shire, Griffith, Hay, Junee, Leeton, Lockhart, Murray River, Murrumbidgee, Narrandera, Wentworth Types of projects funded under this grant Eligible sites include those extracting from groundwater, regulated and unregulated river sources in the Murray−Darling Basin. When the project can start and end The project should be started by 1 July 2024 and the project must be completed by 30 June 2027. Outcomes for projects funded under this grant Telemetry is now required for both groundwater and surface water works for water users, unless otherwise exempt. Telemetry offers significant benefits, even for those not required to install it. By connecting your equipment to the NSW Government’s telemetry system, you can simplify compliance and reduce the need for manual water take recording and reporting. Additionally, you’ll gain access to your data in real-time via a private online dashboard and receive email notifications if your telemetry system stops transmitting, keeping you informed and on top of your water management. Accurate, consistent and timely metering data is important for effective water resource management. It improves water planning, sharing and policy decisions and enables fair enforcement for the benefit of the community and the environment. Who can’t apply Water users who installed telemetry up to 30 June 2024 received a $975 rebate that was automatically applied to their water bill under the Commonwealth funded NSW Telemetry Rebate Program. Water users in receipt of this rebate will not be eligible for TUP cashback. Water users seeking to replace a LID which is no longer working Water users who have already engaged the government contractor for the installation of a LID Types of projects not funded under this grant Installation of a water meter Installation of a non-compatible LID Compatible LIDs for Non-Urban Metering | Water What co-contributions are required The value of the rebate is up to $2,000 depending on the date of installation. Applicants are responsible for the contribution of any costs above the rebate amount.

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