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Before you begin

Please read the following disclaimer:

The solutions and information given by this tool are generated using the answers you have provided. If any answers are selected incorrectly, the result produced may be incorrect.
This tool is intended for guidance purposes only and cannot be used as evidence of compliance with the Water Management Act 2000.
Users of this tool will be responsible for making their own assessment of the material and should verify all relevant representations, statements and information with their own professional advisers.
Using this tool is not an approval or licence and you may still need to obtain relevant approvals or licences as required under the Water Management Act 2000.
The use of this tool does not remove the obligation to obtain approval under any other relevant legislation

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1. Your task

Tell us about what you're looking for. This will help us guide you to the right place or information you need.

Response tracker

I'm looking to...

Take and/or use water from a river, lake or groundwater source.

Which of the following best describes what you want to do?

Take and/or use water from a river, lake, or groundwater sourceTrade or buy waterUndertake work on land directly underneath or within 40 meters of a river, lake, or estuaryFollow up on an existing application or referralGet a water license for a State Significant Development or Major ProjectMake a change or cancel a water access license or approval

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2. About you

Tell us a bit about who you are

Who are you representing?

Myself, as a private landholderIndustryA public authority or government owned body

Which of the following best describes who you're representing?

Local CouncilState GovernmentFederal GovernmentA State owned corporation

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3. Your situation

Tell us a few more specific details about your situation

Which of the following best describes your situation?

Does my Development Application need a referral to a water agency?I want to apply for an extension or change an existing water access license or approval to take or use waterI want to use water from a river, lake or ground water sourceI want to apply for a monitoring bore, recharge into an aquifer, or undertake work that may connect with an aquifer outside that water sharing plansI need to use water solely for stock and domestic purposes

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4. Results

Based on what you've told us, here's what we recommend:

You will need a water supply work and/or approval to use or take water from DCCEEW Water.

The department provides licenses and approvals for many larger commercial and all government entities.

These types of approvals allow you to take and/or use water from a river, lake, or groundwater source. A water access licence may also be required to account for the water taken. The department provides licences and approvals for many larger commercial and all government entities.

Your next steps

You can apply for a water supply work approval using the application for on the Water supply work and/or water use approvals page.

The following agencies will be involved:

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Choice A

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