Member for Tweed Geoff Provest is encouraging eligible households across the Tweed to take advantage of a NSW government program offering new, energy- and water-efficient washing machines for just $250.
Mr Provest said the Washing Machine Exchange Program would provide practical assistance to households facing cost-of-living pressures, while also helping reduce water and energy bills.
‘Eligible pensioners, veterans, social housing tenants and low-income households can trade in their existing top-loading washing machine for a brand-new 8kg front-loader for just $250,’ Mr Provest said.
‘This is a practical program that puts money back into the pockets of households while helping people replace older, less efficient appliances. Participating households are expected to save around $300 a year through reduced water, electricity and detergent use, as well as approximately 20,000 litres of water every year.’
For eligible concession card holders, the subsidised package includes:
- A new 8kg water and energy-efficient front-loading washing machine.
- Delivery anywhere in NSW.
- Professional installation.
- A two-year warranty.
- Removal and recycling of the old washing machine.
The program is being delivered through The Good Guys Commercial.
Savings and environmental benefits
‘For families and pensioners watching every dollar, those savings can make a real difference to the household budget,’ said Mr Provest, noting that the program also delivered environmental benefits by helping reduce household water and energy consumption.
‘The Tweed is a growing community and it is important that we continue to support practical measures that improve water efficiency while providing genuine cost-of-living relief,’ he said.
‘Previous rounds of this program have been extremely popular, so I encourage eligible residents to check their eligibility and apply early.’
The subsidised package includes delivery anywhere in NSW, installation, a two-year warranty and removal of the old washing machine for recycling. The Washing Machine Exchange Program is part of the NSW Water Efficiency Program.
To check eligibility and find out how to apply, visit the NSW government’s Washing Machine Exchange Program website.
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