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Water licences and allocations

In Tasmania, before water can be taken from a river or stream or stored in a farm dam for commercial purposes, a licence must be obtained from the Department of Primary Industries and Water.

Once a person has established a water allocation under the Water Management Act 1999, an allocation may be attached to the licence. A water allocation can be obtained by either establishing a right to take water from the stream at the licence location, or by transferring water from another licence.

For more information contact a Regional Water Management Officer.


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Applying for a water licence

A water licence is required before water can be taken from a water resource with the exception of users listed under Part 5 of the Water Management Act 1999.

Dam permit and water Licence application fees

Dam permit and water licence application fees.

Irrigation rights transfer and water order forms

Applications can be made to the Rivers and Water Supply Commission for water orders and for the transfer of irrigation rights.

SMART Farming Water Initiative

The SMART Farming Farm Water Development Plan Program (FWDPP) provides funding to subsidise the costs of the preparation of Farm Water Development Plans to identify opportunities and options to ensure effective use of existing water supplies and to access additional irrigation water to enhance farm productivity and production.

Transfering water licences and allocations

Under the Water Management Act 1999, water licences and allocations are no longer attached to property, but can be sold or transferred.

Water allocations

Explains the difference between a water licence and water allocation:

Water Information Management System (WIMS)

The Water Information Management System (WIMS) database lists the State's water licences, water allocations and dam permits. It provides details of clients, purpose and amount of water allocated and the size and capacity of dams.

Water management regions and regional water management officers

Tasmania is divided into eight water management regions, with major offices in Hobart, Prospect, Devonport and Smithton. Each region is supported by a Regional Water Management Officer (RWMO) who can provide advice on farm dams and general water-related issues.

Water meters program

DPIW is working to ensure that water use meters are installed at all points where a water allocation is taken and used.

Water Restrictions (Public Info)

Information on current restrictions on irrigation in Tasmania. Just select "Water Restrictions" from the Category menu on the left-hand side of this webpage.