These guidelines are additional to the regulations involving exploration drilling and construction of water bores in designated groundwater areas. In this situation in Western Australia, the land occupier must hold an appropriate groundwater licence and the driller must hold an appropriate drillers’ licence (Classes 1, 2 or 3) issued by the Australian Drilling Association and applicable for the particular intended type of groundwater drilling and bore construction.
Guidelines for the protection of surface and groundwater resources during exploration drilling
Guidance
These guidelines have been prepared with the aim of protecting groundwater aquifers, wetlands, waterways and associated lands from degradation resulting from exploratory drilling for groundwater, mineral resources or other investigatory purposes.
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3 April 2025
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