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The Victorian and Commonwealth Governments are offering the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate to drought affected farm businesses in the Millewa region of Mildura and East Gippsland and Wellington local government areas. The rebate can be used to invest in on-farm water infrastructure that addresses the needs of grazing livestock or assists in maintaining existing permanent horticultural plantings. The Scheme will close to new application on 6 May 2022 or earlier if funds are fully allocated.
The Scheme provides a one-off 25 per cent rebate up to $25,000 (GST exclusive) for costs associated with the purchase and installation of eligible activities that improve resilience to drought (for example if your eligible project cost $100,000 plus GST you would receive a rebate of $25,000 excluding GST). The availability of rebates is subject to funds being available.
All works needs to be completed and all documentation received by Rural Finance by 6 May 2022. No documentation will be accepted after this date.
The On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme is available to eligible farm businesses in the Millewa region of Mildura and East Gippsland and Wellington local government areas. Millewa includes the following towns in the Mildura Shire: Carwarp, Culleraine, Lindsay Point, Meringur, Merrinee, Neds Corner, Wargan and Werrimull.
To be eligible for assistance applicants must be:
OR
You commenced your farming operation between July 2017 and 30 June 2021 and 50 per cent of your gross income will be derived from your primary production business within three years of the date of your Application. Eligibility of new entrants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants that received a rebate in Round 1 of the Scheme are eligible to apply for the maximum rebate available in Round 2. A rebate from Round 2 will not be provided for works that were funded in Round 1 or for any other activities that have, or will receive funding from the commonwealth, state or local government.
Water infrastructure must be purchased and installed for genuine animal welfare purposes or to maintain existing permanent horticultural plantings that will also improve drought resilience.
Eligible water infrastructure for grazing livestock purchased after 1 July 2018 includes:
Eligible water infrastructure for permanent horticultural plantings purchased since 1 July 2019 includes:
All appropriate statutory approvals and licences must be obtained for the eligible water infrastructure activities, where applicable. This is the responsibility of the applicant.
The Scheme will close on 6 May 2022 or earlier if funds are fully allocated.
You can apply for reimbursement of eligible infrastructure and/or activities (Option A), or In Principle approval to undertake proposed new activities or infrastructure (Option B - recommended). On receiving ‘in-principle’ approval applicants are required to complete the proposed works before 6 May 2022. No documentation will be accepted after this date.
Post or email a copy of your completed application form and supporting documents to:
Post: Rural Finance, PO Box 1313, Bendigo Central 3552 or
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Complete applications are being processed in order of date received, and individual applicants will be advised directly of eligibility and if funds are available.
Please refer to the attached Program Guidelines before completing an Application Form. If you have any further questions, please contact Rural Finance on 1800 260 425.