Water Licensing
Water licence applications
Most application forms related to water licensing can be found under About licences and Dealings and trade. These sections of the website also contain important introductory and explanatory information on the water access, licensing and trade process. Enquiries can also be directed to water licensing staff in DWE offices throughout the state.
The most common application forms and approvals are listed below.
Licence applications
New water access licences – for new specific purpose licences, licences with a share component of zero units and licences under a controlled allocation
Water Act 1912 – application forms for new licences and water trading under the Water Act 1912
Dealings and trade – general water dealings and water allocation assignment dealings
Approvals
Water supply work or water use approvals – authorisation to construct and use a specified water supply work at a specified location, and authorisation to use within
Controlled activities – authorisation form for certain types of developments and activities carried out in or near a river, lake or estuary