Permits and Licences

The Water Management Branch administers the regulatory functions of the Water Act. This includes permits and licences for surface water and ground water extraction and drilling.

The section also assess compliance under the Water Act in relation to Surface Water and Groundwater Extraction Licences, Construct or Alter Works (Dams/ Interference with a Water Way), Bore Construction Permits and the investigation of breaches under the Water Act.

Below are a list of application forms under the Water Act and associated information to assist you with understanding regulatory and compliance issues related to surface water and groundwater management in the NT. Supporting documentation for Groundwater and Surface Water Extraction Licences are a requirement when applying for a licence.

Bore Construction Permits and Relevant Fact Sheets

• Bore Construction Permit (pdf 13Kb)
• Example of Bore Site; to go with Application for Bore Construction Permit (pdf 58Kb)
• A Guide to Having a Bore Drilled (pdf 576Kb)
• A Guide to Bores and Pumps (pdf 182Kb)
• What is Groundwater (238 Kb)
• Contact List of NT Certified Drillers (pdf 24.1Kb)

Groundwater Extraction Licence and Relevant Fact Sheets

• Groundwater Licence Application (pdf 40Kb)
• Benifical Use Declerations (pdf 373Kb)
• Groundwater Pumpage Return Sheet (Excel 43.5Kb)
• Supporting Information Documentation -Agriculture (word 860Kb)

Surface Water Extraction Licence and Relevant Fact Sheets

• Surface Water Licence Application (pdf 28Kb)
• Benifical Use Declerations (pdf 373Kb)
• What is Surface Water (pdf 401Kb)
• Surface Water Pumpage Return Sheet (Excel 42.5Kb)
• Supporting Information Documentation -Agriculture (word 860Kb)

Construct or Alter Works (Dams/ Interference with a Waterway)

• Construct or Alter Works (pdf 21Kb)
• Exemptions- Construct or Alter Works (pdf 112Kb)
• Supporting Information Documentation -Agriculture (word 860Kb)

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