Licencing
You need a licence to use your rural water, even if you already have a water entitlement or allocation. We manage water licences for the Victorian Government.
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How can we help you today?
Surface water licencing
Apply to issue, amend or cancel a water-use licence (WUL) or water-use registration (WUR).
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Groundwater bore licencing
Apply to construct, alter or decommission a bore or apply to operate a bore.
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Dam licencing
You may need a licence to construct or alter a dam, depending on its location, height and capacity.
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