About amending a water supply work and/or water use approval
If you want to make changes to an existing water supply work and/or water use approval, you must apply to amend the approval. Supporting documents must be lodged with the application and any changes must be in accordance with the relevant water sharing plan.
Replacement bores: If a bore is no longer viable, you may be able apply to amend the approval for a replacement bore. It must be in accordance with the relevant water sharing plan. An administration fee applies.
How to apply
What you need
The application form lists all the documents and searches that must be provided with the application. For assistance in conducting the searches, refer to the Guide to searches.
Application form
- Application form to amend a water supply work or water use approval (PDF, 358.74 KB)
- Guide to amending and submitting a water supply work or water use approval (PDF, 193.16 KB)
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Submit your application
Submit by email
Email your completed application form and any other documents it requires to waterlicensing.servicedesk@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Fees *
| Approval type | Lodgement fee | Additional fee |
|---|---|---|
Amend Water supply work and/or water use | $1,684.55 add/change works, use or condition $200.12 administrative amendment | $2,864.02 required for technical referral |
*Fees and assessment times
*To find more information about related fees and applications visit the Fees and application forms page.
See the Assessment timeframes. page to find out how long your application will take.
Paying for your application
After we have accepted your application form, an officer from the department will call you to finalise your payment. You can pay the application fee by credit card or direct deposit.
Exemptions
For some entities, water licences, water supply works and water uses are exempt from needing approvals.
Find out which under Exemptions in the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018.
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