Water Management Act 1999

A well works permit authorises its holder to cause the well works specified in the permit to be undertaken in accordance with the permit.

A well works permit – takes effect on such day as the Minister specifies in the permit; and unless sooner cancelled or surrendered, remains in force for a 2-year period commencing on that day; and is not renewable but may, at the written request of the permit holder made no later than 30 days before the permit expires, be extended by the Minister for one further period not exceeding 12 months if the Minister is still satisfied as to the matters set out in section 135B(2) in respect of the relevant well works.

The holder of a well works permit may surrender it at any time by giving the Minister written notice to that effect.

A well works permit has no surrender value.

The holder of a well works permit must produce the permit for inspection if required to do so by an authorised officer. Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.