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Licensing and approvals

Before you use, take, or trade water, or start work on waterfront land in NSW, you must obtain all necessary licences and approvals.

Water assist

Not sure where to start with your water licence or approval enquiry?

Water Assist is an easy step-by-step tool to help you find the information and support you need for water licencing and approvals.

Start here

Undertake activities on waterfront land

Divert floodwater on a floodplain (e.g. build a bank or levee)

Groundwater dewatering or build a dam

Trade water