Utility Licence - Australian Capital Territory

Description

You will require this licence if you intend to provide one or more utility service. Utility services include:

  • distribution, connection and supply of electricity
  • transmission, distribution, connection and supply of gas
  • collection and / or treatment of water for distribution through a water network, and the distribution of water through the network
  • conveyance, collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and sewerage connection services
  • provision of water and sewerage networks for the supply of water and sewerage connection services.
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:

  • submit an application form
  • satisfy all requirements required by the Agency including the technical and prudential criteria
  • pay the required fees.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

A licence may be in force indefinitely or for a term stated in the licence.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for a Utility Licence - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.

Act(s) name

Utilities Act 2000 Australian Capital Territory

Lodgement process

Apply

Please lodge your application directly with the Agency.

Administering agency

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission

Contact details

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

Please use these contact details for help or more information:

Enquiries, Utilities Licensing

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
Operating address: Level 8,
221 London Circuit
Canberra City
Australian Capital Territory 2601
Mailing address: PO BOX 161
Civic Square, Australian Capital Territory 2608
Phone: 02 6205 0799
Fax: 02 6207 5887
Website: Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission (Opens in new window)