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Bore Work Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you are an owner or occupier of land and you intend to undertake bore work.

This licence covers any work on a hole, well, excavation or other opening in the ground or underground that can be used to obtain water or for the disposal of water or waste.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must hold a water access entitlement for the volume of water at least equivalent to the licensed volume required.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Water Access Entitlement

Ongoing eligibility requirements

You will need to submit a bore completion report within one month of doing any work associated with the licence.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $239.49

Fees for 2026-27

Act(s) name

Water Resources Act 2007 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Water Resources Regulation 2007 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

Environment

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.