By Neil Lantzke
Irrigation Rebate Wrap Up Last October Water Corporation launched the Weather Smart Irrigation Rebate at the Waterwise Irrigation Expo. The program offered customers a $200 rebate for the purchase and programming of a weather smart irrigation controller. With the support and outstanding customer service of 56 participating Waterwise Garden Irrigators, almost 400 Perth customers were able to take up the offer. “There are still huge savings to be made on outdoor water use,” said Program Manager Helen Gigney. “Weather based irrigation systems that automatically adjust watering in response to local weather conditions can save a lot of water in Perth, so we’ve encouraged as many customers as possible, particularly those with
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higher than average water use, to take up the offer. “By converting an existing controller or installing a new weather based one; some households are able to reduce their water use by up to 15%, while maintaining a healthy garden, even on a big suburban block.” Customers from all over the metro area claimed the rebate, purchasing products and services from a wide range of Waterwise Garden irrigators and Waterwise Irrigation Design Shops. “The program has been a really positive experience for us and our customers,” said Waterwise Irrigation Design Shop owner and Waterwise Garden Irrigator Jason Rothery. “For customers, they’re able to purchase a really modern, water
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efficient product at a very affordable price. And for us, we’re able to start that conversation about water efficiency and see where else we might be able to help the customer with their garden, whether it’s with additional advice or a new sprinkler system. “With the installation and programming of the irrigation controller now included in the rebate, we’ve been able to provide a better service. When we see the customer’s garden we can show them exactly how to use all the settings, and get the most out of their purchase.” Water Corporation has been running Waterwise offers around WA for more than 10 years. To see offers that might be of interest to you and your business, keep an eye on our Waterwise offers page.
