Rainwater Tanks

The City of Canada Bay supports the principles of water sensitive urban design including the reuse of rainwater.  Water sensitive urban design helps to reduce the negative impacts caused by development on the natural, built and human environments.

Council has adopted a Rainwater Reuse Policy which provides information on water sensitive urban design, rainwater reuse systems and maintenance and relevant policies and requirements.

In most cases the installation of a rainwater tank does not require Council approval.  This is the case when certain requirements are met and installation of the tank is classed as Exempt Development.  Please refer to the Exempt and Complying Development section of Council's website.

For more information on building or renovating with sustainable development in mind, please visit the following sites:

• Department of Environment and Climate Change - residential rebate program
• enHealth - environmental health guidelines on the use of rainwater tanks