NSW primary producers are encouraged to take advantage of up to $25,000, through the Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate (EWIR) scheme, to install drought-proofing infrastructure.
NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) CEO, Sean O’Connell, said that the EWIR scheme, which has been on offer since July 2021, will close on 30 April 2022.
“Although many farming communities have been battered with heavy rainfall, and in many cases devastating floods, we know that future dry periods are inevitable, and now is the time to not only become drought prepared, but also drought resilient,” said Mr O’Connell.
“Through the EWIR scheme, eligible farmers can access funds to assist with the purchase and installation of as bores, dams, pipes, pumps, tanks and solar power on farms.
“To date, more than $32 million in rebates have been disbursed to well over 5,000 producers across NSW.
“I would encourage any primary producers who have not yet considered the EWIR scheme to do so before the program closes.”
The EWIR scheme, which is administered by RAA, is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
Applications are open until 30 April 2022, and producers are encouraged to lodge their applications with the RAA as soon as possible. Producers who already have an approved EWIR Round 2 application have until 30 April 2022 to complete the proposed works and provide invoices to the RAA to claim the rebate.
