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Water Drilling Licence - Northern Territory

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to drill for water.

There are 3 classes of licence which authorise drilling in different aquifer systems. An aquifer is a geological structure or an artificial land-fill capable of being permanently or intermittently filled with water.

You may apply for the following classes of licence:

  • a class 1 licence is restricted to drilling operations in single non-flowing aquifer systems
  • a class 2 licence operates in class 1 conditions and permits drilling in multiple non-flowing aquifer systems
  • a class 3 licence operates in class 2 conditions and permits drilling operations in flowing aquifer systems, unless restricted to exclude systems in the Great Artesian Basin.

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 obtain a Registered Number from the Agency.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

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Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Water Bore Drillers Requirements and Responsibilities - PDF (Opens in new window)

Application process

Lodge

Please submit your completed application form with supporting documentation outlined on the form.

Administering agency

Department of Lands, Planning and Environment

Water Resources Office

Contact details

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

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

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