Licence to Take Water - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you want to take surface water from sources such as rivers, lakes, ponds, the stormwater system or other overland flow, or you want to take ground water from a bore. Some examples of water uses that will need a licence are taking water to irrigate crops, sportsgrounds or parklands. The licence will state how much water you may take and where the water may be taken from.

Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

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:

  • have a water access entitlement to the water source
  • provide information about the purpose for the taking of water (the water may not be used on urban residential property)
  • be a person of good character and nature and have a good environmental record.

Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Water Access Entitlement

Duration

As indicated on the licence.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $183.00 -
Apply Licence All -

An annual administration fee will apply.  Fees range from nil to $9175 depending on the volume of water to be taken.  Other fees may also apply.

Act(s) name

Water Resources Act 2007 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Water Resources Regulation 2007 Australian Capital Territory

Transfer

This licence is not transferable.

Additional information

Depending on your situation you may not need this licence. Examples include water from a rainwater tank used at a home or business, or farms with river frontage that need water for stock to drink  Please use the contact details below to find out more information.

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.

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Environment Protection Authority

Environment

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

 Australian Capital Territory
Operating address: TransACT House
470 Northbourne Avenue
Dickson, Australian Capital Territory 2602
Mailing address: GPO BOX 158
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601
Phone: 13 22 81
Email: environment.protection@act.gov.au