You may need a water access or allocation licence if you intend to take water from the State's lakes, rivers and streams for use other than already allocated riparian (stock and domestic) entitlements. Factors such as local licence holders and water management plans may affect your right of application, and the type of application you can make.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
Please contact the agency to identify any eligibility requirements.
40 years, with provision made for reassessment of licence conditions every one to five years.
Fees Details for this service in table format.
Fee information is in the attached fee resource.
Water Management Act 1999 Tasmania
Water Management Regulations 2019 Tasmania
In addition to your completed application you must:provide extra documentation as requested by the Agencypay any relevant fees.
In addition to your completed application you must:
60 business days
Conditions such as the installation of water meters, and volume limits on surface water, dam and irrigation collection, groundwater and flood flows will need to be considered.
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
Water and Marine Resources
Water Management and Assessment Branch
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Water Licences (Opens in new window)
