Dugout Pipeline and Well Rebate

The following items are eligible when claimed for a rebate in conjunction with a new water development project (well, dugout or pipeline project):

• Pumps, pipeline and miscellaneous plumbing materials including:
  • Pump (electric, solar, wind);
  • Pump controller;
  • Pipe;
  • Floating intake (dugouts);
  • Pressure system; and
  • Pitless adapter, fittings and connectors.
• Permanently installed water storage tanks (minimum 1,000 US gallons) to a maximum rebate of $5,000 per eligible project.
  • Storage tanks associated with new dugouts must include a livestock watering system for distribution.
  • Cisterns and costs to bury/install for water storage is eligible for livestock watering only.
  • Troughs over 1,000 gallons can be considered storage and will not count towards the watering appliance maximum rebate cap.
  • Installation and third-party freight (not included in the maximum rebate).
• Permanent fencing to exclude livestock from a new water source (dugout, well) to a maximum rebate of $750 per eligible project.
  • Posts, wire, labour, equipment. Must have invoices for materials.
• Watering appliance:
  • Watering bowl and pad, nose pumps, hydrant or water trough. Water troughs must have a capacity of at least 100 gallons.
  • Maximum rebate of $2,500 per eligible applicant over the life of Sustainable CAP.
  • Installation and third-party freight (not include in the maximum rebate).
• Power infrastructure – the combined maximum rebate funding for eligible power infrastructure and hook-up under FRWIP, including SaskPower service installation and/or purchases of solar/wind/composite livestock watering systems is $20,000 over the term of Sustainable CAP.
  • Solar/wind/composite livestock watering systems including water storage and/or distribution system used to provide a water source for livestock. Applicants may purchase an all-in-one system or purchase components separately from different vendors.
  • Water monitoring equipment is eligible if part of a power infrastructure purchase.
  • Third-party freight (not included in the maximum rebate).
• In-kind labour is funded at $22 per hour to a maximum rebate of $250 per project. There is no allocation for supervising projects. In-kind labour cannot be claimed if the same work has been invoiced by a contractor.
• In-kind machinery/equipment. Use rates established in the Farm Machinery Custom Rate and Rental Guide for class of machinery used.
• Fees for Water Rights Licensing and Approval to Construct and Operate from Water Security Agency.