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Get Smart with your automated garden wtaering system

The ACT Government offers a FREE IrrigationSmart assessment and advisory service for ACT residents with automated irrigation systems. Participants are also eligible to apply for a $100 rebate to improve their system.

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GardenSmart service now available for ACT schools and communitygroups as well as ACT residents

To help the Canberra community make a long-term commitment to water-efficient and sustainable gardening practices, the ACT Government offers a FREE GardenSmart service, to ACT residents, schools and community groups.

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New, improved ToiletSmart and ToiletSmart PLUS programs

ToiletSmart assists ACT residents to upgrade their single or older dual flush toilet with a water-efficient dual flush model and ToiletSmart Plus provides additional options to install other water efficient fixtures in their homes.

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Canberra Plant Selector available

The Canberra Plant Selector is an online resource that allows you to look up information about a range of plants. It contains information about the growth habit, sun, shade and frost tolerances and the water requirements of 255 plants found in Canberra gardens. Over time more plants will be added to the tool.

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WaterRight Gardens Webtool available

The WaterRight Gardens Webtool is an online resource to help you develop watering schedules specifically tailored to your garden. It also provides fact sheets and guidelines to help you to be more waterwise in your garden.

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ACT Government rainwater tank rebates

ACT Government rainwater tank rebates range from $750 for a tank of at least 2,000 litres capacity to $1,000 for a tank with a capacity of 9,000 litres or more. Tanks must have a plumbing connection to inside the home.

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