Water Licensing and Permits
The Water Resources Branch administers the regulatory functions of the NT Water Act. This includes permits and licences for surface water and ground water extraction and drilling.
The section also assess compliance under the NT Water Act in relation to Surface Water and Groundwater Extraction Licences, Construct or Alter Works (Dams/ Interference with a Water Way), Bore Construction Permits and the investigation of breaches under the NT Water Act.
Below are a list of application forms under the NT Water Act and associated information to assist you with understanding regulatory and compliance issues related to surface water and groundwater management in the NT. Supporting documentation for Groundwater and Surface Water Extraction Licences are a requirement when applying for a licence.
Bore Construction Permits and Relevant Fact Sheets
- Application for a Bore Construction Permit (pdf 51Kb)
- Example of Bore Site; to go with Application for Bore Construction Permit (pdf 72Kb)
- A Guide to Having a Bore Drilled (pdf 279Kb)
- A Guide to Bores and Pumps (pdf 173Kb)
- Understanding Groundwater (544Kb)
- Separation Distances (pdf 470Kb)
- New Statement of Bore Form (pdf 27kb)
A bore located outside of a Water Control District (WCD) does not require a Bore Construction Permit (BCP) from NRETAS under the NT Water Act. However, it does require notification to the Department of Health and Families (DHF) pursuant to the Public Health Act and the Public Health (Night-Soil, Garbage, Cesspits, Wells and Water) Regulations.
Application Form:
Groundwater Extraction Licence and Relevant Fact Sheets
- Application for Grant or Renewal of Licence to Take or Use Groundwater (pdf 52Kb)
- Benefical Use Declarations (pdf 317Kb)
- Groundwater Pumpage Return Sheet (Excel 45Kb)
- Supporting Information Documentation (pdf 82.1Kb)
- Do I Need a Water Extraction Licence (pdf 906Kb)
Surface Water Extraction Licence and Relevant Fact Sheets
- Surface Water Licence Application (pdf 51Kb)
- Benifical Use Declarations (pdf 317Kb)
- What is Surface Water (pdf 1110Kb)
- Surface Water Pumpage Return Sheet (Excel 42.5Kb)
- Supporting Information Documentation (pdf 82.1Kb)
- Exemption for Road Works (51Kb)
Construct or Alter Works
(Dams / Interference with a Waterway and Roadworks)
- Application to Construct or Alter Works (pdf 13Kb)
- Exemptions - Construct or Alter Works (pdf 18Kb)
- Permit Information Requirements (pdf 6.23Kb)
- Guidelines for Water Extraction As They Relate To Road Construction and Maintenance (pdf 69Kb)
Appplication for Appeals
Application for Review or Decision or Action (pdf 87Kb)
For further information phone your relevant Licensing office for details;
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Darwin |
(08) 8999 3678 |
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Katherine |
(08) 8973 8831 |
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Alice Springs |
(08) 8951 9215 |
Email: water.nretas@nt.gov.au