This permit is issued to authorise a person to take water, for a particular activity that has a reasonably foreseeable conclusion date, ie the activity is of a temporary nature.
A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.
This permit remains in effect for the period specified in the permit, determined according to the activity and circumstances.
Water Act 2000 Queensland (Opens in new window)
You can apply for this permit by submitting a completed application form to your regional office.
A development permit issued under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 is required to physically construct the works (eg pump) through which the water authorised to be taken under a water permit is accessed unless the water is taken using a water truck then a development permit is not required (exempt development).
Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy
Service Delivery
Water Services Support, Regional Support
Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.
Management and use of Queensland's water (Opens in new window)
