Lawn replacement · Western Australia
Murray Waterwise Adopt a Verge Rebate
Run by Shire of Murray
- What you get
- 50% of your contribution to soft landscaping (plants, mulch), up to $500
- Maximum
- $500 per household
- Who qualifies
- Shire of Murray residents and landowners creating a waterwise verge.
- Where
- Residents and landowners in the Shire of Murray.
- Status
- Open. Listed on the Shire's programs page.
- Type of payment
- Cost share
What you do
Get your species list approved, plant a waterwise verge garden with plants and mulch, then claim a rebate matching half your spend.
Requirements
- Only soft landscaping (plants and mulch) is eligible
- Contact Environmental Services and get your species list approved before starting
- No works until written approval from the Shire
- Proof of purchase plus before and after photos
- Follow the Shire's Verge Guidelines; synthetic turf and some aggregates not allowed
The plan or design it asks for
Your intended plant species list, chosen from the Shire's native plant guide, must be approved before works start.
Make the plan in Sow
Draw the layout and build the plant list
Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Shire of Murray's rules for exactly what to submit.
How to apply
- 1Read the Verge Guidelines and choose species from the Shire's native plant guide
- 2Contact Environmental Services on (08) 9531 7777 or [email protected] with your species list
- 3Once approved, prepare the site and plant
- 4Submit the rebate application with receipts and before and after photos
Timing and deadlines
Best planting time May to August.
Sources
- https://www.murray.wa.gov.au/waste-and-environment/sustainability/programs.aspx (official page)
- https://www.murray.wa.gov.au/documents/204/adopt-a-verge-guidelines
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
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Source: Sow, “Murray Waterwise Adopt a Verge Rebate,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/western-australia/murray-adopt-a-verge-rebate
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