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 95Kb)
• Example of Bore Site; to go with Application for Bore Construction Permit (pdf 72Kb)
• A Guide to Having a Bore Drilled (pdf 516Kb)
• A Guide to Bores and Pumps (pdf 187Kb)
• What is Groundwater (195Kb)
• Contact List of NT Certified Drillers (pdf 24.1Kb)
• Guidelines for Water Extraction As They Relate To Road Construction and Maintenance (pdf 177Kb)

A bore located outside a Water Control District does not require a construction permit from NRETAS under the Water Act, however it does require notification to the Department of Health and Families (DHF) pursuant to the Public Health Act and the Public Health (Night-Soil, Garbage, Cesspits, Wells and Water) Regulations.

Application Form:

www.health.nt.gov.au/Environmental_Health/Water_Quality/index.aspx

Groundwater Extraction Licence and Relevant Fact Sheets

• Groundwater Licence Application (pdf 192Kb)
• Benefical Use Declarations (pdf 368Kb)
• Groundwater Pumpage Return Sheet (Excel 45Kb)
• Supporting Information Documentation Agriculture (pdf 81.9Kb)

Surface Water Extraction Licence and Relevant Fact Sheets

• Surface Water Licence Application (pdf 191Kb)
• Benifical Use Declarations (pdf 368Kb)
• What is Surface Water (pdf 1009Kb)
• Surface Water Pumpage Return Sheet (Excel 42.5Kb)
• Supporting Information Documentation -Agriculture (pdf 81.9Kb)

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

• Application to Construct or Alter Works (pdf 13Kb)
• Exemptions- Construct or Alter Works (pdf 112Kb)
• Permit Information Requirements (pdf 6.23Kb)

Appplication for Apeals

• Application for Review or Decision or Action (pdf 87Kb)

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