Bores Licensing

Bore licensing is not necessary for stock and domestic bores, but you do need to obtain consent from the Dept of Water and Energy. This consent is so a record can be kept of all bores to avoid over use of an aquifer.

These can consents can cost $112.35, depending on where you are. When you call the Department Of Water and Energy have your Lot and DP No. handy so they can locate your property.

If you need a bore for commercial purposes such as irrigation, mining, aquaculture, feedlots, piggeries, poultry farms, golf/sporting areas, guest accommodation, water bottling, snow making then you will need a license.

In some areas you may not get a license to drill a bore for commercial activities, you may have to buy an existing one.

For bore consents and licensing on the NSW North Coast, ring the Murwillumbah office of the Dept of Water and Energy on 02 66767380

For other areas click this link