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Blasting in a Townsite Permit - Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku - Western Australia

Description

You will require this permit if you intend to conduct blasting operations within a townsite. These operations may involve the blasting of rocks or other solid matter, or the blasting to damage, destroy or demolish any structure on land or water.

Permits are subject to conditions designed to protect public safety. Please consult the Contact Officer for 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 permit, you must hold public risk insurance of at least $5 million (or higher if the circumstances require). The application must set out the following information:

  • date, location and purpose of the blasting;
  • details of the person who will use the explosive (this person must hold a shot firing licence)
  • details of your public risk insurance policy.

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

Duration

As indicated on the permit.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Application All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Act(s) name

Dangerous Goods Safety Act 2004 Western Australia

Regulation(s) name

Dangerous Goods Safety (Explosives) Regulations 2007 Western Australia

Additional information

You must submit the permit application and blasting plan at least one working day before the proposed use of explosives. One application may cover multiple explosions.

Administering agency

Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku

Contact details

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