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Bore Work Licences

Under the Water Resources Act 2007, the owner or occupier of land must obtain a bore work licence before commencing bore work on that land, including the drilling of a new bore or the replacement, deepening, enlargement or reconditioning of an existing bore.

Before a licence can be issued the applicant must hold a and a licence to take water and a water access entitlement of a volume of water at least equivalent to the licensed volume required.

For more information visit the Environment and Sustainable Development website.



Cost

Fees apply - see form for details.

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Online Bore Work Licence Application   
In Person The Department of the Environment ,   

Environment and Sustainable Development

Location:  

Macarthur House
12 Wattle Street
Lyneham Australian Capital Territory 2601


Postal:  

GPO Box 158
Canberra City ACT 2601


Phone: 13 22 81


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