Primary producers across South Australia will be able to access funding to install on-farm water infrastructure with the opening of a new round of the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.
A further $8 million, co-funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, is available through the scheme, with eligible primary producers able to claim up to 25% of the cost of approved critical infrastructure, capped at $25,000.
Initially launched in 2018 to support drought-affected primary producers, the scheme has been expanded to all council areas across the state and includes those impacted by natural disasters which have occurred after 1 January 2022.
In particular, the scheme will now be available to primary producers affected by the River Murray floods.
Up until this round, this fund had only been available to drought affected council areas.
Applications close on 30 April 2024 or when all funds are allocated.
For further information, see On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Scheme.