The program aims to encourage the planning and establishment of reliable non-potable water supplies to meet emergency farmland and firefighting water needs and reduce scheme water use.

The expansion of the CWSP supports projects that will increase water availability for emergency livestock and firefighting, to better prepare our regional communities for periods of low rainfall. It can also ensure that water is available for public amenities to reduce reliance on potable water supplies for non-potable needs.

Eligible water infrastructure works that can be considered under this scheme include:

• water tanks
• pumps, power sources, pipes and associated distribution systems
• dam and catchment construction and or maintenance
• standpipe and swipe cards infrastructure
• drilling of new bores
• support for water carting equipment.

How much funding is available?

• Up to $100,000 is available for each project and all funds must be acquitted within two years of award
• funding requests of above $100,000 may be considered subject to approval by the department 

Who can apply?

The following groups are eligible to apply:

• local government authorities (LGAs) 
• community groups that are incorporated bodies.

The following entities are not eligible to apply but may partner with eligible applicants: 

• State Government agencies 
• businesses 
• tertiary education institutions 
• individuals.

• Phone: 1800 780 300
• Email: ruralwater@dwer.wa.gov.au