Utility Licence - ACT - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

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.

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

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.

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

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

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

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Comply	All	Applying for a Utility Service Licence in the ACT: Procedures and Checklist - PDF (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Guidelines on Prudential and Technical Criteria for Licence Applications under the Utilities Act 2000 (ACT) - PDF (Opens in new window)
Comply	All	Regulatory Framework for Licensing Utilities in the ACT - PDF (Opens in new window)

Utilities Act 2000 Australian Capital Territory

Please lodge your application directly with the Agency.

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Enquiries, Utilities Licensing

Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission
Australian Capital Territory
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)