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Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD

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Overview

The scheme provides Queensland drought-declared farming businesses with relief from supply charges on electricity used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Waivers or reimbursements of supply charges on all relevant electricity accounts are available to eligible farmers experiencing water disruptions.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be farmers of a property that has been individually drought-declared or is within a drought-declared area, be experiencing disruptions to pumping water for farming or irrigation due to no water or severely restricted water availability within the billing period, and complete and submit an application form.

Who Can Apply

Regional

Relevant Industries

Agriculture

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the official government portal. Review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, and ensure all supporting documents are prepared.

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Disclaimer: Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines on the official program page before applying.

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